Work with external advisors to keep updated on regulations across the EMEA region
Collaborate with the business and platform teams on new product initiatives and changes to identify areas where indirect and direct tax input are required.
Effectively communicate tax concepts, tax planning structures, and tax risks to the business, interacting with cross functional stakeholders
Work with our accounting and compliance teams to identify, design and implement process improvements in the areas of compliance, tax accounting and controls
Engage with external stakeholders in the areas of tax policy and tax reform
Support direct and indirect tax compliance process in the region
Support the preparation of tax provisions for the EMEA region to ensure financial statements accurately reflect the accounting for corporate income taxes, deferred taxes, and indirect taxes
Manage direct and indirect tax audits and disputes across the EMEA region
Seek opportunities to reduce and eliminate tax uncertainty
Coach and development of more junior team members
Complete ad hoc projects as assigned
Experience and qualifications
12+ years of international tax experience in a multinational corporate environment, public accounting firm and/or large law firm.
Qualified tax professional and accountant.
Strong tax technical knowledge in the areas of EMEA tax.
Multi-country VAT and/or international tax experience particularly in EMEA
Experience with Automatic Exchange of Information regimes.
Management to conclusion of multiple tax audits across various tax heads
Experience with preparing for and managing advanced pricing arrangements and mutual agreement procedures would be advantageous
Strong organisational skills with an ability to communicate and interact effectively with individuals at all levels internally and outside of the company
High energy with superb attention to details, and the ability to work independently, prioritise and deliver in a fast paced environment
Role models Airbnb Core Values and believes in the Airbnb mission.