Indirect Tax Strategy & Compliance Lead

Jobtailor; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Dublin is seeking an experienced indirect tax professional to own cross-border VAT/GST compliance for international ecommerce, including OSS/IOSS registrations and coordination with external advisors.

The role collaborates with Finance, Operations, Commercial and Tech to implement scalable tax processes, monitor thresholds, and drive automation while communicating complex concepts clearly to non-tax stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 3–6+ years’ experience in indirect tax / VAT, either in practice or industry.
• Strong knowledge of UK and EU VAT regulations and cross-border eCommerce transactions, with exposure to US sales tax and Canadian GST/HST environments preferred.
• Experience managing VAT/GST registrations, OSS/IOSS frameworks, and multi-jurisdiction indirect tax compliance across international markets.
• Ability to communicate tax concepts clearly to non-tax stakeholders.
• Strong organisational, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially minded with the ability to balance compliance requirements with operational practicality.
• Experience working with external advisors and outsourced compliance providers.
• Strong attention to detail and process improvement mindset.
• Comfortable operating independently within a fast-paced and evolving business environment.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience gained within a Big 4, professional practice, or large-scale international indirect tax environment preferred.
• Desirable Experience in eCommerce, retail, marketplaces, or international digital businesses.
• Exposure to US sales tax, Canadian GST/HST, and wider international VAT/GST environments.
• Experience supporting tax automation, digital reporting, or systems improvement initiatives.
• Experience working with ERP, OMS, or eCommerce platform tax configurations.
• Experience supporting indirect tax operations across high-volume international eCommerce environments.
• Big 4 or professional practice training background.
• AITI CTA or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support the complete indirect tax compliance lifecycle across international eCommerce operations, including 19 indirect tax registrations, OSS reporting obligations, and coordination of external compliance providers across multiple jurisdictions.
• Assist onboarding of new clients, brands, and marketplace channels by advising on indirect tax setup, registration requirements, and operational implications.
• Assist with indirect tax requirements relating to US sales tax and Canadian GST/HST obligations, working closely with external advisors and service providers where required.
• Monitor VAT/GST and sales tax registration thresholds, OSS obligations, and marketplace tax requirements relating to cross-border online sales activity globally.
• Partner closely with Finance, Operations, Commercial, and Technology teams to support scalable and commercially practical indirect tax processes.
• Manage relationships with external tax advisors and compliance providers to ensure timely and effective support across all territories.
• Ensure accurate VAT/GST/sales tax determination and rate configuration across eCommerce and order management systems supporting international sales activity.
• Support tax governance, process documentation, and controls to ensure ongoing compliance and audit readiness.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and enhanced reporting across the indirect tax function.
• Monitor international legislative and digital reporting developments that may impact the business and provide practical guidance to stakeholders.
• Support audits, reconciliations, due diligence, and regulatory reviews relating to indirect tax matters.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support international business growth and operational scalability.
• Core competencies: indirect tax compliance with cross-border ecommerce.

Skills

Indirect tax

VAT knowledge

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Process improvement

Attention to detail

Tax configurations

Big4 experience

Ecommerce exposure

Education

AITI CTA or equivalent qualification

Tools

ERP

OMS

Tax configurations

Job description

Jobtailor in Dublin is seeking an experienced indirect tax professional to own cross-border VAT/GST compliance for international ecommerce, including OSS/IOSS registrations and coordination with external advisors.

The role collaborates with Finance, Operations, Commercial and Tech to implement scalable tax processes, monitor thresholds, and drive automation while communicating complex concepts clearly to non-tax stakeholders.