EMEA Senior Indirect Tax Manager – Planning & Advisory

Expedia Group; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager to lead global indirect tax initiatives within a dynamic and innovative environment. This role involves providing strategic tax advice, managing audits, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to navigate the complexities of tax legislation in the travel sector. With a commitment to fostering an inclusive culture and offering exciting travel perks, this position is ideal for a passionate professional eager to make a significant impact in the world of e-commerce travel technology. Join a vibrant community dedicated to shaping the future of travel.

Benefits

Generous time-off

Parental leave

Flexible work model

Career development resources

Exciting travel perks

Qualifications

• Experience in VAT/GST, especially in accommodation tax.
• Strong tax research skills with a focus on trends across jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Review VAT/GST legislation and advise on compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with finance and legal teams on tax impacts.

Skills

VAT/GST knowledge

Tax research skills

Verbal and written communication

Collaboration in cross-functional teams

Adaptability to fast-paced environments

Education

Background in public accounting or law

Experience in technology and travel sectors

Job description

Expedia Group brands power global travel for everyone, everywhere. We design cutting-edge tech to make travel smoother and more memorable, and we create groundbreaking solutions for our partners. Our diverse, vibrant, and welcoming community is essential in driving our success.

Why Join Us?

To shape the future of travel, people must come first. Guided by our Values and Leadership Agreements, we foster an open culture where everyone belongs, differences are celebrated and know that when one of us wins, we all win.

We provide a full benefits package, including exciting travel perks, generous time-off, parental leave, a flexible work model (with some pretty cool offices), and career development resources, all to fuel our employees' passion for travel and ensure a rewarding career journey. We’re building a more open world. Join us.

Global Indirect Tax Senior Manager

Our Corporate Functions are made up of teams that support Expedia Group, including Employee Communications, Finance, Legal, People Team, Inclusion and Diversity, and Global Social Impact and Sustainability.

We’re seeking a motivated Senior Manager to provide global indirect tax advice and support legislative and controversy matters.

The ideal candidate will develop a deep understanding of global business operations, financial results, and intercompany relationships, working closely with Finance, Legal, Accounting, and Financial Systems/Technology teams on various projects for Expedia Group’s e-commerce travel platform.

In this role, you will:

• Review new VAT/GST legislation, tax court decisions, and administrative rulings to determine their application to Expedia Group, advising on processes, controls, and compliance requirements.
• Assist and occasionally manage VAT/GST audits.
• Provide indirect tax advice to business partners and new business initiatives.
• Develop and execute strategy, including measuring success and adjusting based on new facts or a changing landscape.
• Propose solutions and thought leadership to address challenges unique to the travel industry.
• Support the evolution of tax technology tools and enhancements to align with global indirect tax laws applicable to the travel industry, considering current capabilities within financial and tax compliance systems.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, treasury, legal teams, and external advisers on significant business and indirect tax impacts.

Experience and qualifications:

• Experience in VAT/GST, with a preference for knowledge in accommodation tax, marketplace facilitator, and deemed supplier rules.
• Background in public accounting or law firm, with industry experience in technology and travel sectors preferred.
• Passion for travel and e-commerce technology platforms.
• Ability to consider competing requirements and provide comprehensive recommendations.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, quickly adapt to change, and demonstrate a desire to learn.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to distill complex indirect tax technical issues into simple concepts for business partners.
• Proven record of collaborating and delivering results as part of a cross-functional team, both locally and globally.
• Strong tax research skills, with the ability to identify trends across jurisdictions and links between multiple tax types.

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