Associate Director, Indirect Tax Europe-Global Finance Center, EMEA, Dublin/London

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Director for Indirect Tax in Europe. This pivotal role involves developing and implementing tax planning and compliance strategies while collaborating with global teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in indirect tax, preferably with a background in Big 4 firms. You'll be responsible for navigating complex tax matters, ensuring compliance with changing regulations, and fostering strong relationships across departments. Join a dynamic team committed to innovation and excellence in the tax domain, where your expertise will directly impact the company's success.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of indirect tax experience, preferably in Big 4 firms.
• Fluency in English; Chinese language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Research legislative changes impacting indirect tax compliance.
• Manage indirect tax communications with authorities and litigation.
• Collaborate with finance and legal teams to maximize cash flow.

Skills

Indirect Tax Planning

Compliance Initiatives

Transfer Pricing

Tax Legislation Research

Cross-functional Collaboration

Tax Communication

Leadership in Tax Matters

Education

Professional Tax Qualification

Accounting Qualification

Job description

Position / Title/ Name: Associate Director, Indirect Tax Europe

Location: Dublin or London

Department: Global Finance Center, EMEA

Reporting line: EMEA Head of Tax

Number of reports: It depends on the expansion of business; initially, an independent contributor.

About SHEIN:

SHEIN is a global online fashion and lifestyle retailer, offering SHEIN branded apparel and products from a global network of vendors, all at affordable prices. Headquartered in Singapore, with more than 15,000 employees operating in 150 countries worldwide, SHEIN is committed to making fashion accessible to all, promoting its industry-leading, on-demand production methodology for a smarter, future-ready industry.

Strategic purpose of the position:

This position is responsible for developing and implementing indirect tax planning and compliance initiatives. It also involves active participation in the global tax team, managing relationships with group entities across countries, and handling matters such as group structure, transfer pricing, and new project implementations.

Job responsibilities:

1. Research ongoing legislative and regulatory changes related to indirect tax and assess their impact on SHEIN's business. Develop necessary initiatives and process changes to ensure compliance.
2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams for strategic business changes, market routes, and reorganizations.
3. Manage indirect tax communications with tax authorities, including meetings and handling tax litigation efficiently.
4. Work with compliance teams to ensure robust infrastructure and data quality for tax compliance.
5. Partner with finance, legal, treasury, and accounting teams to support initiatives that maximize cash flow.
6. Coordinate with corporate and regional tax teams on international projects.
7. Demonstrate energy, professionalism, and a team-oriented approach.
8. Develop strong relationships across the organization, demonstrating leadership in complex tax matters.
9. Possess relevant professional tax or accounting qualifications.
10. Fluent in English; Chinese language skills are advantageous but not required.

Educational / minimum requirements:

At least 10 years of indirect tax experience; experience in Big 4 firms is a plus.

SHEIN is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workplace environment.