Senior Tax Analyst - Indirect Tax (APAC)

About the job

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.

We are looking for an experienced Indirect Tax Analyst for our Indirect Tax team. This position will be primarily based from our office in Bangalore, India.

Job Description

• Manage various indirect tax aspects of our global businesses with a focus on APAC
• Deliver timely and accurate indirect tax advice to business units
• Advise on intercompany relationships and transactions
• Manage the indirect tax aspects of new APAC regulations and new country expansions
• Support VAT audits
• Collaborate and coordinate with various business resources, other tax functions, and external tax advisers
• Liaise with finance / shared services in support of issues identified during indirect tax compliance process
• Liaise with finance and accounting for tax reserve planning and management
• Manage and participate in development of software solutions for indirect tax automation
• Implement, review and optimize SAP processes dealing with indirect taxes and reporting
• Assist with developing training material to be deployed to key functions within the business
• Coordinate with third party advisors, as required, who may assist in managing all or some of the above

Job Requirements

• Experience with indirect tax compliance and audits in APAC
• Knowledge of GST & VAT in APAC
• Familiarity with the indirect taxation trends of the digital economy
• Knowledge of e-invoicing and e-reporting in APAC
• Familiarity and experience with global VAT systems desired
• Experience with indirect taxes pertaining to financial services desired
• Up-to-date on current VAT practices and technical issues
• Strong project management and organization skills
• Capable of working independently while acting as part of a global tax team
• Capable of leading tax projects with cross-functional dependencies
• Working experience in multinational environments
• Confidence, poise, and diplomacy when interacting with all levels of management, external consultants, and tax authorities
• Ability to articulate complex concepts in a concise manner in both written and verbal presentations
• Demonstrated passion and track record of delivering results in a rapidly changing business environment
• Strong customer focus; good listening and problem resolution skills
• A great sense of accuracy
• Strong issue identification and mitigation skills

Basic Qualifications

• Currently holds a similar position or is an Indirect Tax Senior Consultant/Manager at an accounting firm
• 4-8 years of post qualification indirect tax experience
• Fluent in English - other languages helpful
• Chartered accountant or equivalent experience with an emphasis in Tax, Legal, or Accounting; advanced degree is helpful.