Senior Indirect Tax Accountant

About Us: At Booking.com, data drives our decisions. Technology is at our core. And innovation is everywhere. But our company is more than datasets, lines of code or A/B tests. We’re the thrill of the first night in a new place. The excitement of the next morning. The friends you encounter. The journeys you take. The sights you see. And the memories you make. Through our products, partners and people, we make it easier for everyone to experience the world.

Role Overview: As a Senior Tax Accountant and Compliance Specialist, you will be instrumental in ensuring compliance filings, process improvements, and contributing to new business initiatives. This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a vibrant finance team, working from our headquarters in Amsterdam.

The role is a part of our Global Accounting organization. We are looking for someone with solid experience in indirect tax compliance and accounting with strong understanding of other functional Finance areas such as USGAAP, Statutory reporting, Financial Systems, Risk & Controls.

Booking is registered for indirect tax in many countries around the world and countries implement new indirect taxes/tax withholding requirements which might impact Booking operational compliance and accounting processes. In this role you will primarily be focused on managing Booking global VAT compliance processes in cooperation with other team members, members of our Centre of Excellence in India, EY and our Tax team. In addition, you will play an important role in implementation of VAT and other Indirect tax projects. Building an internal network and managing relations with our key stakeholder (Tax) is key to being successful in this role. Furthermore, key to success in this role is also broad S4Hana VAT experience and strong affinity with big data technology environments. You will be part of a dynamic organization of finance professionals and you will be working from our headquarters in Amsterdam.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and file indirect tax returns and payments (VAT, DST, GST, US sales tax).
• Post adjusting entries during month-end close.
• Reconcile Indirect Tax Accounts accounts during month-end close.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
• Enhance daily activity processes.
• Establish Indirect tax compliance processes for registrations in new jurisdictions.

Qualifications:

• University degree and/or postgraduate education (ACCA, CPA preferred).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in finance/accounting, with a focus on tax accounting in a multinational corporate environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and driven personality.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in technical skills, including SAP and advanced MS Excel.

Why Join Us:

• Be part of a high-performing, collaborative finance team.
• Work in a dynamic and challenging environment.
• Opportunity to influence and drive process improvements.
• Engage in diverse projects with cross-functional stakeholders.

Apply today to become an integral part of our Corporate Tax Accounting team and contribute to our ongoing success in navigating the complexities of the global tax landscape.

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