Senior Indirect Tax Manager

**Role**:Senior**Indirect Tax Manager

**Salary**: Competitive

**Location**:Madrid

We are seeking a seasoned and forward-thinking** Senior Indirect Tax Manager** to lead our indirect tax function across a global landscape. This is a high-impact role that combines strategic vision with operational excellence, offering the opportunity to influence business-critical decisions and drive measurable value for both our organisation and clients.

**Senior Indirect Tax Manager,**the role

Strategic Leadership
- Define and execute a global indirect tax strategy that aligns with business objectives and supports international growth.
- Provide strategic advisory services to senior management and the board on indirect tax implications of significant business initiatives, including acquisitions, expansions, and restructures.
- Act as a key partner in driving the companys tax optimisation initiatives to deliver long-term client value.

Compliance and Governance
- Oversee Global Compliance: Manage indirect tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions, including VAT, GST, and Sales Tax, ensuring all filings are accurate and submitted within deadlines.
- Client Advisory and Representation: Provide expert advisory services to high-value clients, showcasing the companys expertise and commitment to excellence in indirect tax management.
- Platform Demonstration and Stakeholder Engagement: Demonstrate the capabilities of the companys VAT platform to external stakeholders, enhancing confidence and supporting enterprise and strategic client needs.
- Proactive Legislative Monitoring: Stay ahead of global legislative changes, updating policies and procedures to ensure seamless compliance with evolving tax laws.
- Audit Leadership: Lead both internal and external audits, building credibility and trust with tax authorities and external advisors while mitigating risks for the organisation and for clients.
- Advocacy and Audit Defence: Challenge tax authority decisions during VAT audits, effectively defending client interests and delivering favourable outcomes.
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the indirect tax function.

Advisory, Optimisation and Collaboration
- Provide expert, solution-oriented advice to internal stakeholders on complex indirect tax issues, ensuring risks are minimised and opportunities are maximised.
- Partner with finance, legal, and operational teams to embed tax considerations into business strategies.
- Lead indirect tax input in cross-border transactions, ensuring compliance while driving efficiencies.
- Identify and execute tax-efficient structures to support business expansion and optimise tax positions globally.
- Champion the integration of technology to streamline indirect tax processes, improve accuracy, and enhance reporting.
- Collaborate / support with the Software, product development and IT teams to implement automation tools for VAT, GST, and Sales Tax compliance.

Risk Management
- Develop and enforce robust controls and procedures to mitigate tax risks.
- Conduct regular reviews and audits to ensure adherence to global and local regulations.

**Senior Indirect Tax Manager,** about you
- ACA/CTA/CPA qualified or equivalent, with a strong focus on indirect tax.
- Extensive experience in indirect tax management within a global context minimum 10 years.
- Proven ability to provide strategic advice to senior stakeholders and the board.
- Demonstrated expertise in leveraging technology to drive efficiency in tax operations.
- Strong leadership skills with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organisation.

**About AVASK**

AVASK Global Compliance is a rapidly expanding firm that specialises in international VAT and tax and accounting for e-commerce businesses that are located internationally and in Italy.

AVASK are recommended External Tax Advisors under the Amazon Global Selling Programme and assist hundreds of Amazon FBA sellers, eBay, Shopify and many other platforms. On top of this, it provides its clients with a comprehensive range of expertise - from providing practical guidance on cross-border transactions, making sure that they are fully compliant and assisting on their group structures and tax advisory services. #PR1