Indirect Tax Manager

Amicus Search & Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Amicus Search & Recruitment presents an opportunity to join a leading retail brand establishing a Tax Centre of Excellence in Dublin. The role reports to the Head of Tax and focuses on advancing indirect tax expertise, governance, and technology-led solutions across global operations.

You will guide tax automation, digital reporting, and governance while collaborating with finance, legal and IT to navigate evolving tax legislation.

Qualifications

• Qualified tax professional with indirect tax experience.
• Experience delivering tax automation and system changes.
• Experience with cross-border VAT/GST regimes.
• Familiarity with ESG tax regulations and plastics packaging tax.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Experience with e-invoicing and digital reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee indirect tax compliance lifecycle and return preparation across the global group.
• Lead SME on regulatory and e-legislation implementations.
• Manage ESG tax reporting and payments with sustainability teams.
• Monitor international tax changes and VAT thresholds for registrations.
• Translate legislation updates into system/process docs for IT and data teams.
• Develop governance and strategy for tax data across the business.
• Ensure proper segregation of duties in data prep, analysis, and approvals.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Teamwork

Digital Regulations

Tax Automation

Oracle ERP

VAT/GST Knowledge

ESG Tax Regulations

Data Governance

Education

AITI/CTA qualification

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Our client, a leading international retail brand, is establishing a Tax Centre of Excellence to proactively support global business growth and navigate rapidly evolving digital and international tax legislation.

Reporting to the Head of Tax, this role is designed for a forward-thinking Indirect Tax professional looking to expand their technical, business, and technology skills. You will become a trusted advisor across various retail sectors, guiding future tax automation, digital reporting, and modern governance. Working collaboratively with finance, legal, and technology colleagues, you will ensure the group approaches the international digital era in a cohesive and adaptable manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Compliance Management: Over see the indirect tax compliance lifecycle and return preparation across the global group.
• Subject Matter Expert: Act as the lead indirect tax expert on critical business projects, including new regulatory and e-legislation implementations.
• ESG Reporting: Manage tax-related reporting and payment obligations under emerging Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) regulations, partnering closely with sustainability teams.
• Horizon Scanning: Monitor international legislative changes and global online sales thresholds to assess registration obligations and VAT treatments.
• Tax Automation & Systems: Drive continuous improvement by translating legislative updates into clear system or process requirement documentation for IT and data teams.
• Governance & Strategy: Adapt and monitor tax data governance procedures while developing leadership metrics to add strategic value to the business.

Detailed Responsibilities

• Manage the complete indirect tax compliance lifecycle, ensuring accurate and timely filings, reporting, and payments.
• Keep up to date with indirect tax legislation, guidance, and case law across all trading jurisdictions, providing regular updates to the Head of Tax.
• Deliver clear tax requirement documentation for system modifications or process updates necessitated by business projects or new laws, managing projects through to completion.
• Support international VAT/GST registrations and certifications across various jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with data capture, tax configuration, and report development teams to build enhanced, automated reporting for all indirect taxes.
• Partner with the Direct Tax team to ensure robust data reconciliation and total audit readiness for digital tax demands.
• Support the Head of Tax in delivering clear governance and compliance guidance to broader operational business units.
• Ensure appropriate segregation of duties across data preparation, analysis, review, and approval processes.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Qualification: Fully qualified AITI / CTA (or equivalent professional tax/accounting qualification).
• Experience: 7+ years of dedicated Indirect Tax compliance and advisory experience.
• Project Management: Proven experience in managing projects, system changes, or legislative implementations.
• Communication: Exceptional written, oral, and presentation skills, with a demonstrated ability to explain complex tax concepts clearly to non-tax audiences.
• Teamwork: A strong team player dedicated to collective success in a highly collaborative environment.
• Experience working on digital legislation implementation (e.g., e-invoicing, digital reporting).
• Familiarity with ERP systems (Oracle tax configurations are a distinct advantage).
• Experience with supply chain process improvements and tax automation projects.
• Exposure to international VAT/GST regimes.
• Experience with Plastic Packaging Tax or other sustainability/ESG-related taxes.

What's on Offer?

• Structured opportunities for professional development and career progression within a brand-new center of excellence.
• A dynamic, innovative, and highly collaborative working environment.