Indirect Tax Manager – EMEA VAT

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About the team and the role:

eBay’s Global Indirect Tax team sits within the EMEA VAT function in Dublin, supporting compliant and scalable growth across the marketplace. The team works closely with Product, Engineering, Finance, and Legal to embed VAT requirements into systems and business models as regulations evolve across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

As Indirect Tax Manager – EMEA VAT, you will focus on VAT strategy, compliance, technology enablement, and risk management. You will translate regulatory requirements into scalable solutions, support cross-border trade, strengthen VAT governance, and contribute to global tax initiatives. The role sits within the EMEA Indirect Tax team.

What you will accomplish:

• Enable VAT compliance across EMEA by overseeing multi-jurisdictional requirements, including the EU VAT Directive, UK VAT, OSS/IOSS, and deemed supplier rules.
• Improve the accuracy and scalability of VAT processes by partnering with Product and Engineering to enhance tax determination, reporting, and data integrity.
• Translate complex VAT regulations into system logic and business requirements that support platform and tax engine enhancements.
• Lead VAT compliance activities, including filings, coordination with shared services and advisors, and ongoing process improvements.
• Manage VAT audits and tax authority interactions, developing approaches that support timely and effective resolution.
• Monitor legislative developments and implement required changes across systems and business processes.
• Provide clear VAT guidance and training to cross-functional teams, supporting business initiatives, expansion, and governance frameworks.

What you will bring:

• 7–8 years of indirect tax experience focused on VAT within EMEA, with knowledge of EU and UK VAT rules, cross-border trade, and digital compliance requirements.
• Experience applying VAT expertise in technology environments, including tax engines, ERP systems such as SAP S/4HANA, and automation tools; experience with data analytics or AI-enabled tools is beneficial.
• Experience translating regulatory requirements into operational processes or system solutions, alongside analytical and research skills to assess legislative changes and business impact.
• Experience managing VAT audits and engaging with tax authorities, gained within public accounting and/or a multinational organisation.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, including experience working with Product, Engineering, Finance, and Legal teams and explaining complex VAT topics to diverse audiences.
• A degree in Tax, Accounting, Finance, Legal, Information Systems, or a related field; a professional qualification is preferred. Fluency in English is required, with additional European languages beneficial.
• Ability to work in a hybrid model from eBay’s Dublin office and collaborate effectively across time zones.

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