Manager, Indirect Taxes

8 Months ago • 8 Years + • Finance

Job Summary

Job Description

eBay seeks a Manager, Indirect Taxes with 8+ years of German Indirect Tax expertise. Responsibilities include overseeing VAT compliance, managing audits, and driving process automation. Must have strong German & EU VAT knowledge and communication skills.
Must have:
  • German Indirect Tax
  • EU VAT Knowledge
  • VAT Compliance
  • Process Automation
Good to have:
  • SAP Systems
  • Training Skills
  • Global Tax Projects
  • Advanced Degree
Perks:
  • Global Team
  • Process Improvement

Job Details

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 team and the role:

eBay Indirect Tax offers an opportunity to join our dynamic EMEA Team, based in Germany/Switzerland/Luxembourg.  As a global leader in e-commerce, eBay are passionate about connecting buyers and sellers and fostering opportunities through technology and commerce, and the Indirect Tax team plays a key role in helping our business to achieve that aim.

We are currently seeking a Manager, Indirect Taxes to be based in Switzerland (Bern), Luxembourg (Luxembourg) or Germany (Dreilinden, Berlin) to support the VAT needs of our German business. This role will be instrumental in supporting with Indirect Tax (VAT) compliance, managing VAT audits, implementing a VAT control framework and participating in a variety of indirect tax projects.

About the Team:

Our EMEA Indirect Tax team is responsible for leading all aspects of VAT matters for eBay's operations across major markets in Europe, Middle East and Africa. We are committed to maintaining eBay’s tax compliance and supporting the business with new initiatives and the implementation of new tax obligations.

The Manager, Indirect Taxes will accomplish:

  • Overseeing the indirect tax elements of eBay’s German operations, ensuring compliance with German VAT laws and strategic management of our indirect tax obligations.
  • Taking responsibility for our indirect tax compliance in Germany including reviewing the periodic VAT returns, conducting reviews of OSS and IOSS filings, and managing audits in the course of which you will work closely with our Shared Service Centre.
  • Driving the automation and digitalization of VAT processes, optimizing both new and existing processes and workflows such as the implementation of the SAP S/4Hana processes thereby enhancing efficiency and accuracy in eBay’s indirect tax reporting.
  • Providing timely and precise indirect tax guidance to business units, helping them navigate complex tax landscapes in Germany and across the EMEA region.

What you will bring:

  • Ability to feel comfortable in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.
  • In-depth understanding of both German and EU Indirect Tax legislation.
  • Capability to identify issues and implement effective mitigation strategies.
  • Ability to work autonomously while seamlessly integrating with a global tax team and z\working effectively across business units and internal finance partners.
  • Professional confidence and diplomatic skills when interacting with different internal and external levels including tax authorities, demonstrating strong communication skills, capable of articulating complex concepts concisely in both written and verbal formats.
  • A commitment to continuous process improvement, constantly seeking ways to optimize workflows.
  • Flexibility and readiness to travel approximately 20% of the time to meet business needs.

Job Requirements:

  • Current holder of a similar position, whether in-house or at an accounting firm, with a minimum of 8 years of experience specializing in German Indirect Tax.
  • Proficiency in both English and German languages.
  • Bachelor’s degree focused on Tax, Legal, or Accounting; possession of an advanced degree or Tax qualification would be advantageous.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools; familiarity with SAP systems considered a beneficial asset.
  • Developing comprehensive training materials and conducting training sessions for key functions.
  • Actively participating in global indirect tax projects and  staying at the forefront of tax regulations and trends.

Über das Team und die Rolle:

eBay Indirect Tax bietet die Möglichkeit, Teil unseres dynamischen EMEA-Teams mit Sitz in Deutschland/Schweiz/Luxemburg zu werden.  Als weltweit führendes Unternehmen im E-Commerce legt eBay großen Wert darauf, Käufer und Verkäufer zusammenzubringen und Chancen durch Technologie und Handel zu fördern. Das Team für indirekte Steuern spielt eine Schlüsselrolle dabei, unserem Unternehmen dabei zu helfen, dieses Ziel zu erreichen.

Wir suchen derzeit einen Manager für indirekte Steuern mit Sitz in der Schweiz (Bern), Luxemburg (Luxemburg) oder Deutschland (Dreilinden, Berlin), um die Mehrwertsteueranforderungen unseres deutschen Unternehmens zu unterstützen. Diese Position wird eine entscheidende Rolle bei der Einhaltung indirekter Steuervorgaben (MwSt.), der Verwaltung von MWST-Prüfungen, der Implementierung eines MWST-Kontrollrahmens und der Teilnahme an verschiedenen indirekten Steuerprojekten spielen.

Über das Team:

Unser EMEA-Team für indirekte Steuern ist für alle Aspekte der Mehrwertsteuerangelegenheiten in den wichtigsten eBay Märkten in Europa, dem Nahen Osten und Afrika verantwortlich. Wir setzen uns für die Einhaltung der Steuervorschriften von eBay ein und unterstützen das Unternehmen bei neuen Initiativen und der Umsetzung neuer Steuerpflichten.

Verantwortlichkeiten des Manager Indirect Tax:

  • Überwachung der indirekten Steuerelemente der deutschen eBay-Aktivitäten, Sicherstellung der Einhaltung der deutschen Mehrwertsteuergesetze und strategische Verwaltung unserer indirekten Steuerverpflichtungen.
  • Verantwortung für die Einhaltung unserer indirekten Steuervorschriften in Deutschland, einschließlich der Überprüfung der regelmäßigen Umsatzsteuererklärungen, der Durchführung von Überprüfungen von OSS- und IOSS-Einreichungen und der Verwaltung von Prüfungen, bei denen Sie eng mit unserem Shared Service Center zusammenarbeiten.
  • Vorantreiben der Automatisierung und Digitalisierung von Mehrwertsteuerprozessen, Optimierung sowohl neuer als auch bestehender Prozesse und Arbeitsabläufe, wie z. B. der Implementierung der SAP S/4Hana-Prozesse, wodurch die Effizienz und Genauigkeit der indirekten Steuerberichterstattung von eBay verbessert wird.
  • Bereitstellung zeitnaher und präziser indirekter Steuerberatung für Geschäftsbereiche, um ihnen dabei zu helfen, sich in der komplexen Steuerlandschaft in Deutschland und der gesamten EMEA-Region zurechtzufinden.
  • Entwicklung umfassender Schulungsmaterialien und Durchführung von Schulungssitzungen für Schlüsselfunktionen.
  • Aktive Teilnahme an globalen indirekten Steuerprojekten und Bleiben an der Spitze der Steuervorschriften und -trends.

Was Sie mitbringen:

  • Anpassungsfähigkeit an eine schnelllebige und sich schnell verändernde Umgebung
  • Vertiefte Kenntnisse sowohl der deutschen als auch der EU-Gesetzgebung zu indirekten Steuern.
  • Fähigkeit, Probleme zu identifizieren und wirksame Lösungsstrategien umzusetzen.
  • Autonomes Arbeiten bei gleichzeitiger Integrierung in ein globales Steuerteam und effektiver Zusammenarbeit über Geschäftsbereiche und interne Finanzpartner hinaus.
  • Professionelles Selbstvertrauen und diplomatisches Geschick im Umgang mit verschiedenen internen und externen Ebenen, einschließlich Steuerbehörden. Nachweis ausgeprägter Kommunikationsfähigkeiten und Fähigkeit, komplexe Konzepte sowohl schriftlich als auch mündlich prägnant zu formulieren.
  • Engagement für kontinuierliche Prozessverbesserung und ständige Suche nach Möglichkeiten zur Optimierung von Arbeitsabläufen.
  • Flexibilität und Bereitschaft, etwa 20 % der Zeit zu reisen, um geschäftlichen Anforderungen gerecht zu werden.

Jobanforderungen:

  • Derzeitige Tätigkeit in einer vergleichbaren Position, sei es intern oder bei einer Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft, mit mindestens 8 Jahren Erfahrung mit Spezialisierung auf deutsche indirekte Steuern.
  • Beherrschung der englischen und deutschen Sprache.
  • Bachelor-Abschluss mit Schwerpunkt auf Steuern, Recht oder Buchhaltung; Der Besitz eines höheren Abschlusses oder einer Steuerqualifikation wäre von Vorteil.
  • Kenntnisse in Microsoft Office-Tools; Vertrautheit mit SAP-Systemen wird als vorteilhaft angesehen.

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