About Payoneer

Founded in 2005, Payoneer is the global financial platform that removes friction from doing business across borders, with a mission to connect the world's underserved businesses to a rising global economy. We're a community with over 2,500 colleagues all over the world, working to serve customers, and partners in over 190 countries and territories.

By taking the complexity out of the financial workflows–including everything from global payments and compliance to multi-currency and workforce management, to providing working capital and business intelligence–we give businesses the tools they need to work efficiently worldwide and grow with confidence.

About The Role

As a Lead - International taxation, you will play a vital role in managing and optimizing the international tax activities of our organization. You will be responsible for developing and implementing tax strategies to minimize tax liabilities, ensure compliance with international tax regulations, and support the overall financial objectives of WFM Payoneer. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of international tax laws and regulations, strong analytical skills, and the ability to effectively communicate complex tax concepts to stakeholders.

What You'll Be Spending Your Time On

Develop and implement international tax strategies to optimize WFM Payoneer's global tax position and minimize tax risks.
Monitor changes in international tax laws and regulations, and assess their impact on WFM Payoneer, and recommend necessary actions.
Conduct research and analysis on complex international tax issues, including transfer pricing, foreign tax credits, tax treaties, and permanent establishments.
Ensure compliance with international tax reporting and filing requirements, including preparation and review of tax returns, transfer pricing documentation, and country-by-country reporting.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, legal, and operations, to provide tax advice and support on international business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and transfer pricing arrangements.
Assist in the development and implementation of tax-efficient structures for WFM Payoneer international operations, including holding companies, repatriation strategies, and intercompany transactions.

What We're Looking For

Chartered Accountant qualification is strongly preferred.
Minimum of 3-6 years (PQE) of relevant experience in domestic and international tax planning and compliance, preferably in a multinational corporation or a public accounting firm.
In-depth knowledge of domestic and international tax laws, regulations, and principles, including transfer pricing rules, tax treaties, and cross-border transactions.
Experience in preparing submissions to tax notices, Exposure to handling tax litigations, exposure to working with external agencies around tax litigations is required.
Experience in preparing tax computations and tax returns (direct and indirect tax) from starting which involves collating the financial data to submitting the tax return form.
Experience in managing and executing complex international tax projects, including mergers and acquisitions and transfer pricing documentation.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to explain complex tax concepts to non-tax professionals.
Proven ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment and effectively manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in tax software and Microsoft Office suite, including advanced Excel skills.
Knowledge of international accounting standards (e.g., IFRS) and their impact on tax reporting is a plus.

The Payoneer Ways of Working

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Being fearlessly accountable in everything we do.

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If this sounds like a business, a community, and a mission you want to be part of, apply today.

We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace. Payoneer is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment no matter your race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require reasonable accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please speak to the recruiter managing the role for any adjustments. Decisions about requests for reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis.

Lead, International Taxation