International Indirect Tax, VAT/GST

Responsibilities

Advisory & Planning

• Provide VAT/GST advisory support for new product launches, pricing models, customer contracts, and go-to-market strategies across international markets.
• Advise on indirect tax implications of corporate restructuring, entity establishment, and intercompany arrangements.
• Develop and maintain indirect tax positions and documentation for digital services across multiple jurisdictions.
• Support tax-efficient structuring for infrastructure procurement and reseller arrangements.
• Monitor and assess regulatory changes, including EU VAT in the Digital Age, OECD initiatives, and local digital services tax developments.

Compliance Support & Collaboration

• Work with the Global Indirect Tax Compliance Lead to support VAT/GST registration, filing, and compliance across 30+ jurisdictions.
• Assist with customer classification (B2B versus B2C) and place-of-supply determinations.
• Support audit defense and respond to queries from international tax authorities.
• Collaborate with external advisors across jurisdictions to ensure accurate and timely compliance.

Systems & Process

• Partner with Finance Systems to ensure proper tax configuration within ERP, billing platforms, and tax engines for international transactions.
• Support testing and implementation of system changes affecting international indirect tax.

Key Jurisdictions

• EU, with particular focus on Ireland as the primary billing entity
• UK and Switzerland
• Australia, Japan, Singapore, and broader APAC
• Canada, Latin America, and emerging markets

Requirements

• 8+ years of VAT/GST experience, with deep expertise in European and international indirect tax.
• Strong technical knowledge of VAT rules for digital services, including place of supply, B2B/B2C distinctions, and reverse-charge mechanisms.
• Experience in technology or SaaS companies, ideally with consumption-based, API, or subscription business models.
• Ability to translate complex business models into clear tax positions and advice.
• Ability to communicate complex tax concepts clearly to non-tax stakeholders at all levels.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced environments and building processes from the ground up.
• Ability to partner effectively with direct tax, transfer pricing, and accounting personnel.
• Proactive, self-starting, and able to work independently while collaborating with a global team.
• Excellent project management skills and attention to detail.

Nice-to-Haves

• CTA, ATT, ACA, or equivalent professional tax qualification.
• Experience with Big Four or national accounting firm indirect tax practices.
• Hands-on experience with tax technology solutions such as Vertex, Avalara, or Anrok.
• Experience with ERP and billing systems such as Workday, NetSuite, or Stripe.
• Experience managing relationships with tax authorities and handling audits.
• Familiarity with customs duties and digital services taxes.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary: €220,000–€220,000 EUR.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Hybrid policy: staff are expected to work from an office at least 25% of the time; some roles may require more office time.
• Competitive compensation and benefits, optional equity donation matching, generous vacation and parental leave, flexible working hours, and office collaboration space.