Global Indirect Tax & VAT Controller

Booking Holdings, Inc.; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual paid time off

Hybrid working

Product discounts

Job summary

Booking.com in Amsterdam is seeking a seasoned Controller to oversee global VAT compliance and indirect tax accounting. You will collaborate with colleagues across our global network, including EY, to ensure accurate, timely tax reporting and adherence to multinational standards.

You will drive automation, optimize processes, and strengthen stakeholder relationships within Finance and Tax, leveraging large data environments and S4Hana experience.

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting, Business, or Economics and/or RA/CPA.
• 5-7 years' experience in finance/accounting, preferably in tax accounting and multinational environment.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP.
• Experience in working in a team in an international company and matrix organization.
• Track record in cross-functional projects.
• Proactive and innovative attitude.

Responsibilities

• Manage global indirect tax compliance and related accounting.
• Lead global indirect VAT compliance process.
• Drive process standardization, automation and simplification of tasks.
• Identify, follow-up, initiate and prioritize process improvements.
• Liaise with Financial Controllers and Tax Managers on a day-to-day basis and align on priorities.
• Partner with other key stakeholders/departments.
• Provide coaching and development for other team members.
• Act as backup for senior controller as required.

Skills

Strong communication

English fluent

Stakeholder management

Change leadership

Ambitious mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Accounting/Business/Economics degree

RA/CPA

Tools

SAP

Job description

Booking.com in Amsterdam is seeking a seasoned Controller to oversee global VAT compliance and indirect tax accounting. You will collaborate with colleagues across our global network, including EY, to ensure accurate, timely tax reporting and adherence to multinational standards.

You will drive automation, optimize processes, and strengthen stakeholder relationships within Finance and Tax, leveraging large data environments and S4Hana experience.