About the job
About Pinterest:
At Pinterest, we inspire millions to explore creative ideas, envision new possibilities, and create lasting memories. Our mission is to empower individuals to build a life they love through inspiration, innovation, and collaboration, starting with the talented people behind our platform.
Join a vibrant career where your ideas can spark innovation for millions, transform your passions into growth opportunities, and foster a culture that values flexibility and diverse experiences. Crafting a career you adore? It's absolutely possible here at Pinterest.
What you’ll do:
- Lead all direct and indirect tax activities for the APAC region, collaborating closely with Finance, Legal, and Business teams to ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and drive growth.
- Oversee comprehensive management of Corporate Income Tax, VAT/GST, WHT, and other local taxes within APAC jurisdictions. Review and authorize tax returns, estimates, and payments prepared by both internal teams and external advisors.
- Assist in the preparation and assessment of tax provisions and deferred taxes for APAC entities in partnership with the global tax accounting team.
- Act as the primary consultant for APAC regarding the tax implications of new business models, commercial contracts, and market launches within the region.
- Collaborate with the global tax team to ensure accurate and complete transfer pricing policies, providing valuable insights from the APAC region. Implement and defend holistic transfer pricing strategies, overseeing the preparation of documentation relevant to APAC.
- Manage tax audits, inquiries, and disputes across the APAC region, including strategy development, documentation, and negotiations.
- Stay ahead of legislative and regulatory changes across APAC, proactively evaluating their implications for the business.
- Support global tax initiatives (e.g., BEPS, Public Country-by-Country Reporting, digital services taxes) and facilitate regional execution.
- Drive the standardization and automation of tax processes across the region, working closely with Finance Systems and IT teams.
- Represent APAC Tax in cross-functional projects, nurturing a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and robust business partnership.

