POSITION SUMMARY

The Tax Audit Manager leads and oversees tax audit defense and engagements for a portfolio of corporate clients. This role requires deep expertise in Indonesian tax audit procedures, strong legal reasoning, accounting and financial statements, and the ability to represent clients before the DGT. A critical dimension involves in-depth analysis of the client’s business operations and supply chain to construct effective audit defense strategies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Tax Audit Defense

Lead end-to-end management of tax audit engagements from the initial Tax Audit Instruction Letter (SP2) until the Tax Assessment Letter (SKP)

Develop and execute audit defense strategies, including preparation documents, maintenance of the timeline tax audit, and conducting strategic discussions.

Represent clients in meetings with Tax Auditors, providing persuasive arguments supported by legal analysis and factual evidence.

Advise on strategic merits and risks of pursuing disputes at each stage based on cost-benefit analysis and precedent assessment.

Provide recommendations for the company's improvements regarding the tax audit result

Team Leadership & Knowledge Management

Lead and develop a team of 3–8 tax audit team members, providing audit procedural knowledge, technical guidance, coaching, and performance management.

Design and maintain the team’s audit management system, tracking status and deadlines.

Develop internal knowledge resources, including case databases and DGT audit trend analysis.

Conduct team training on tax audit strategy, audit procedure, technical guidance, evidence gathering, and communication skills.

Support Individual Development Plans aligned with TaxPrime 5 Pillar Excellence.

Client Advisory & Business Development

Advise clients on tax audit readiness and risk mitigation strategies.

Provide proactive advisory on regulatory changes impacting tax audit positions.

Build trusted relationships with clients at the CFO and DGT officials.

Develop business proposals for audit engagements and identify cross-selling opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree (S1) in Law, Accounting, Taxation, or Fiscal Administration; Master’s degree (S2) in Tax Law or Taxation is strongly preferred.

Minimum 5–8 years of progressive experience in tax audit defense, objection, and appeal practice, with at least 3 years in a supervisory capacity.

Active Brevet A, B & C certification (mandatory).

USKP B/C certification is a significant advantage.

Demonstrated track record of successful tax audit outcomes.

Professional proficiency in English (mandatory).

Deep knowledge of Indonesian tax audit procedures regulation.

COMPETENCY PROFILE

Technical Competencies

Comprehensive understanding of business process and supply chain operations to demonstrate commercial substance and proper tax treatment.

Behavioral Competencies

Strategic thinking and analytical rigor for assessing tax risks and defence strategies.

Strong negotiation and communication skills with the client and DGT.

Leadership and team management.

Highest standards of professional integrity in interactions with government authorities.