Ensure accurate and timely preparation, filing, and payment of VAT, ESL/ESPL, Intrastat, SAF-T and other indirect tax reports across the EMEA region.
Work closely with our Indirect Tax Advisory team to monitor, analyze and evaluate indirect tax law changes impacting PayPal.
Partner with our third-party compliance service providers to review/approve tax filings, identify process improvements and make updates as appropriate.
Partner with Shared Service to provide accurate, reconciled data to our compliance service providers, ensure on-time tax payments and manage all aspects of VAT accounting.
Collaborate with other indirect tax compliance colleagues globally to drive standardized, efficient and effective processes.
Monitor ERP and tax engine output to ensure that results are accurate. Partner with Advisory and IT to resolve any issues.
Identify and implement process enhancements and automation opportunities to improve the efficiency of indirect tax reporting.
Build strong relationships with Tax Advisory and key cross-functional partners in Shared Service, IT, Accounts Payable and Accounting to improve and maintain indirect tax business process requirements.
Support Tax Advisory audit management efforts by providing audit-ready files and related documentation as needed.
Develop plans and strategies to identify and mitigate indirect tax compliance risks and optimize opportunities.
Respond to any notices received in a timely manner and proactively address any administrative updates, such as license renewals.
Ensure that file archives are maintained in accordance with PayPal’s document retention policies.
What do you need to bring:
Degree in Accounting, Finance, Law or a related field from an accredited institution
8+ years of indirect tax compliance experience at Big 4 public accounting firms and / or large, multinational corporations
Thorough understanding of indirect tax compliance requirements across multiple EMEA jurisdictions
Demonstrated project management skills
Strong command of English
Excellent written, oral and presentation skills
The ability to communicate complex tax concepts clearly to non-tax audiences
Proficiency with SAP ECC or S/4 Hana
Preferred:
Experience with tax engine functionality, ideally OneSource
Chartered Accountancy preferred
Experience with tax reporting tools and automation software
Fintech industry experience
Belonging at PayPal:
Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please