Indirect Tax Accounting Manager

eBay; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

eBay, a global ecommerce leader, seeks an ambitious Indirect Tax Accounting & Compliance Lead in Dublin. You will oversee indirect tax accounting across European entities, coordinate VAT reporting, and collaborate with Tax, Finance, Technology, and regional teams to ensure accurate compliance.

You will drive improvements, support acquisitions, and streamline processes, leveraging SAP expertise and strong Excel skills. English proficiency is essential for stakeholder collaboration and reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in multinational or multi-entity environments with GL and month-end close.
• Experience in indirect tax accounting, VAT reporting, or tax compliance tasks.
• Experience supporting acquisitions, integrations, system implementations or finance transformation.

Responsibilities

• Handle indirect tax accounting and reporting across European entities and jurisdictions.
• Coordinate VAT and other indirect tax reporting with data reconciled to GL.
• Manage month-end activities including reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analysis.
• Partner with Indirect Tax team and external providers for timely compliance and reporting.
• Support integration of acquisitions and business/system changes into accounting processes.
• Develop and refine processes and controls with cross-functional teams.

Skills

VAT accounting

Tax accounting

Stakeholder management

Excel

English proficiency

Education

ACA/ACCA/CPA/CIMA

Tools

SAP

Job description

At eBay, we're more than a global ecommerce leader — we’re changing the way the world shops and sells. Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world. We’re committed to pushing boundaries and leaving our mark as we reinvent the future of ecommerce for enthusiasts. Our customers are our compass, authenticity thrives, bold ideas are welcome, and everyone can bring their unique selves to work — every day. We're in this together, sustaining the future of our customers, our company, and our planet. Join a team of passionate thinkers, innovators, and dreamers — and help us connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.

About The Role And The Team

The Indirect Tax Compliance & Accounting team is part of the Global Shared Services Accounting department. We are seeking an ambitious Indirect Tax Accounting & Compliance Lead to join our Dublin team. This senior individual-contributor role blends accounting, indirect tax management, and process improvement. You will collaborate with Accounting, Tax, Finance, and Technology to guarantee accurate indirect tax records and compliance reporting. You'll also have a key role in new acquisitions and help simplify, strengthen, and automate processes as our business grows.

What You’ll Accomplish

• Handle indirect tax accounting and reporting across various European entities and jurisdictions.
• Coordinate VAT and other indirect tax reporting, ensuring supporting data is accurate and reconciled to the general ledger.
• Manage related month-end activities, including reconciliations, journal entries, variance analysis, and balance sheet accounts.
• Partner with the Indirect Tax team and external providers to support accurate and timely compliance, audit, and statutory reporting.
• Support the integration of acquisitions and other business or system changes into existing accounting and compliance processes.
• Develop and refine processes and controls in collaboration with Accounting, Tax, Finance, Technology, and regional units.

What You'll Bring

• Proven accounting experience or equivalent experience in a multinational or multi-entity environment, including general ledger accounting and month-end close.
• Experience in indirect tax accounting, VAT reporting, or managing tax compliance tasks.
• Experience supporting acquisitions, integrations, system implementations or finance transformation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to take ownership and solve problems independently.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with ERP systems such as SAP.
• Professional proficiency in English.

Nice to Have

• Professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, or CIMA.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA, tax technology, automation, or data analytics.
• Experience working with external service providers or shared-service teams.

Additional Details

eBay is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for accommodation as soon as possible. View our accessibility statement to learn more about eBay's commitment to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities.

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