Senior Indirect Tax Analyst

Who are WebBeds

WebBeds is the fastest growing and most significant accommodation supplier to the travel industry. We are a global company offering ground services (hotels transfers tours activities) to travel professionals. Our products help our partners and customers to create amazing Travel experiences.
Our Products range from a Retail Online platform Integration Connectivity hub and distribution APIs to name but a few and our systems are 100% cloud hosted processing up to 5.0bn search requests daily. We deliver amazing outcomes using leading edge technology through innovative and creative thinking.
WebBeds is a subsidiary of Web Travel Group (ASX: WEB) an ASX 200 listed company operating a global digital travel business.

What makes us stand out

• We are a wholesale global travel organization
• We have 1500 people speaking 50 languages in 120 cites across 50 countries
• We partner with over 430000 properties in more than 15000 destinations
• We work with more than 44000 travel companies in 139 source markets
• We have an amazing Technology team focused on delivering valuable outcomes using innovative tech and creative & lateral thinking

In this role you will :

The Senior Indirect Tax Analyst will support the Global Indirect Tax Director in managing the Groups global indirect tax obligations.

This position offers strong exposure to global indirect tax matters systems and cross-border transactions.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely compliance enhancing tax determination processes and driving continuous improvements in tax technology and data quality in a complex highvolume multinational environment.

The role involves collaborating closely with cross-functional teams including Finance IT and external advisors to address indirect tax risks and opportunities.

Strong communication skills attention to detail and the ability to translate complex tax requirements into practical business solutions are essential for success in this role.

Key responsibilities

• Compliance & Reporting
  • Prepare and support the timely and accurate filing of VAT GST and other indirect tax returns across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Assist with reconciliations between indirect tax returns and financial accounting records.
  • Support responses to indirect tax audits reviews and information requests from tax authorities.
  • Help ensure accurate accounting of indirect taxes including identification and resolution of variances.
  • Support einvoicing and digital reporting requirements (including data validations and controls).
• Advisory & Business Support
  • Assist in analysing indirect tax implications of new business activities products and crossborder transactions.
  • Support the Global Indirect Tax Director with indirect tax input for business initiatives system changes and process improvements.
  • Perform indirect tax research on legislative changes with a focus on European and Spanish VAT developments.
  • Prepare clear summaries and recommendations for internal stakeholders.
• Risk Management & Controls
  • Help identify potential indirect tax risks and process gaps across the Group.
  • Support the maintenance and improvement of internal controls and documentation for indirect tax processes.
  • Assist in implementing elements of the Groups indirect tax governance framework.
• Stakeholder & Team Collaboration
  • Work closely with finance accounting IT commercial and operational teams to resolve indirect tax issues.
  • Liaise with external advisors to support compliance audits and technical queries.
  • Provide daytoday support to the Global Indirect Tax Director on reporting and analytical tasks.
• Technology & Process Improvement
  • Support the use and optimisation of ERP systems for indirect tax compliance.
  • Assist in data extraction validation and analysis related to indirect tax reporting.
  • Contribute to automation and continuous improvement initiatives within the indirect tax function.

The skills we would love to see in your suitcase!

• 34 years of relevant experience in indirect tax preferably within a multinational group or professional services environment.
• Bachelors degree in accounting Finance Tax Law or a related field.
• Solid understanding of VAT/GST principles; European VAT knowledge Spanish VAT experience strongly preferred and USA Sales Tax knowledge is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and ability to work with large data sets.
• Experience working with ERP systems (e.g. SAP Oracle or similar); tax technology exposure is a plus.
• Fluent in English; Spanish proficiency strongly preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain tax matters clearly to nontax stakeholders.
• Organised proactive and able to manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced environment.

Why choose us as your next destination

We are super proud of our dedicated team of friendly energetic & passionate professionals. Our people are key to the success of our business & everybody at WebBeds has their own unique role to play as we continue to drive the company forward.

Over 50 different languages are spoken by our workforce but whether working from offices in Dubai or London or out in the field in Johannesburg or Buenos Aires we all share the common goal to take pride in what we do & to deliver our partners with unbeatable service & support.

• International highly skilled group of experts from all around the globe
• Dynamic environment with the chance to grow influence & impact change
• Disruptive fast-growing market leader within travel & endless possibilities
• Culture built on collaboration empowerment and innovation

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