Indirect Tax (VAT/GST) Advisory Consultant

Stripe

Who we are About Stripe Stripe's mission is to increase the GDP of the internet. We build the most powerful and flexible tools for running an internet business — handling billions of dollars each year and enabling millions of businesses worldwide to scale faster by building on Stripe. Our tax team partners with Stripes across the company to build an efficient, scalable tax structure as we expand into new markets globally. About the team Our International Indirect Tax Advisory function is responsible for determining the taxability of new products, managing indirect tax audits and relationships with local tax authorities, and partnering with our indirect tax systems and compliance leads on day-to-day matters. We work cross-functionally across finance, product, and engineering — and we're looking for a sharp, collaborative tax professional to join us. What you'll do The position is based in Dublin or London and reports to the International Indirect Tax Advisory Lead. * Serve as an indirect tax subject matter expert (global VAT/GST) for Stripe's business and finance teams, managing aspects of our indirect tax planning and operations * Support Stripe's international expansion, including advising on new market entry and product launches * Participate in policy matters affecting indirect taxes internationally * Collaborate with indirect tax compliance leads and international accounting teams on VAT/GST compliance, and contribute to the ongoing enhancement of compliance processes * Support the management of indirect tax audits and other matters involving tax authorities internationally * Partner with product and engineering teams to define requirements and contribute to the design of tax solutions for our users * Drive indirect tax awareness across the business, including training and communication on changes to indirect tax legislation, systems, policies, and processes * Communicate complex indirect tax concepts clearly and accessibly to non-tax professionals across all levels of the organisation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Who you are We're looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements below. If you do, we encourage you to apply. Preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement. Minimum requirements * 4–6 years of relevant indirect tax experience, with strong knowledge of VAT/GST laws and regulations * Bachelor's degree and a professional qualification in tax or law (e.g. CTA, ACA, AITI, ATT, or equivalent) * Previous in-house experience within a multinational business, combined with legal or accountancy firm experience * Experience with indirect taxes as they relate to the distribution of digital services and physical products * Accounting experience and proficiency with ERP systems and data analytics tools * Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to engage clearly with all levels of management * Project management experience; detail-oriented, with a track record of taking ownership of complex work * Ability to extract, analyse, and review data and make sound recommendations * Comfortable working in a fast-paced, informal, and often ambiguous environment * Able to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a team Preferred qualifications * An advanced degree (e.g. LLM in Tax, MSc in Accounting) * Experience in technology, payments, or financial services * Experience in a high-growth or rapidly scaling environment * A genuine enthusiasm for working with a curious, close-knit team of tax professionals who care deeply about Stripe's tax challenges — and each other

Stripe

At Stripe, our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet. We build the most powerful and flexible tools for running an internet business globally. We handle billions of dollars each year and enable millions of users around the world to scale faster and more efficiently by building their businesses on Stripe. Our tax team works with Stripes across the company to develop an efficient tax structure, as our international business scales and expands into new markets. We are looking for a well-rounded and seasoned tax professional to help us lead this effort. This function will be responsible for the global Indirect Tax (VAT/GST) Compliance of our Stripe business. This includes building and implementing VAT/GST compliance processes and controls, supporting management, and working with our indirect tax advisory, systems & compliance leads on day-to-day matters, and much more. The position will be based in Bangalore and report to the International Indirect Tax Lead. Responsibilities * Oversee and manage our global indirect tax compliance function ensuring compliance with VAT/GST, and other indirect tax obligations across multiple jurisdictions. * Manage VAT/GST registrations across tax authorities. * Management of indirect tax audits and other indirect tax matters involving tax authorities. * Collaborate with the international indirect tax planning and advisory team, the international accounting teams and third-party service providers on VAT/GST, assisting with the ongoing enhancement of the indirect tax compliance and control processes. * Work with other tax team members and product and engineering teams to help define compliance requirements and collaborate on the design and implementation of VAT/GST controls.  * Promote indirect tax awareness and knowledge including training and liaising with business and tax partners on changes to indirect tax legislation, systems, policies and processes. We are looking for someone with:  * 4-6 years of experience in global indirect tax compliance, with experience managing large-scale tax initiatives. * Previous in-house experience within a multinational business and either legal or accountancy firm experience. * Deep understanding of global indirect tax laws and regulations, including VAT and GST. * Understanding of diverse business models and associated tax implications, including intercompany service entities and reseller arrangements. * Exceptional time-management and project-management skills. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. You should be able to adjust your communication style based on your audience (users, product teams, advisors, etc.).  * The ability to prioritize projects in a fast-changing environment. * Tax qualification or experience. * Experience in supporting internal and external audit queries. * Cross-functional experience, in particular with system engineers, international accounting, Tax, user support.  * Systems experience (i.e., Oracle AP/AR modules, Alteryx, hubble queries).  Preferred qualifications: * An advanced degree or professional qualification (CTA/CPA, or equivalent, Masters in Tax, or LLM or equivalent) in tax, law or accounting.   * Experience working in technology, payments, or financial services. * Experience working in a high-growth, rapidly scaling environment. * A willingness to work with a diverse crew of tax nerds who care deeply about Stripe’s tax issues and each other. To apply please include the following: * * LinkedIn profile and resume

Stripe

WHO WE ARE ABOUT STRIPE Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies—from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups—use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone’s reach while doing the most important work of your career. ABOUT THE TEAM The Complex Tax Operations team supports the TaxJar product and broader Tax Operations and Delivery teams by increasing operational effectiveness.  The team resolves complex operational issues and escalations while helping the organization to support new capabilities before they scale. WHAT YOU’LL DO As technology evolves, so do our tax reporting requirements and filing capabilities.  Our indirect obligations and filing requirements continue to grow with the business, and we are looking for someone who can not only maintain but help further build our path to global sales tax execution.  This individual will need to be well versed in indirect non-US tax requirements, registration and filing, and be able to work with our talented cross-functional teams who support the indirect tax function. RESPONSIBILITIES * Own high-risk, cross-functional escalations that do not have a clear playbook * Drive accountability through metrics, project tracking, and operational reporting * Investigate recurring issues and identify root causes * Partner cross-functionally to remove blockers and prevent repeat failures * Serve as an escalation partner for issues requiring leadership visibility, root cause thinking, or coordinated resolution * Support operational readiness and respond quickly to external changes impacting the organization * Ensure timely follow-through and closure on issues, decisions, and action items * Provide visibility into friction points, risks, and remediation strategies WHO YOU ARE We’re looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement. * Clear communicator: You translate complex research into insights that drive decisions * Collaborative partner: You work effectively with operations teams, product, and leadership * Systems thinker: You see how operational pieces connect and look for leverage points for improvement * Builder mindset: You don't just answer questions—you build infrastructure so teams can answer their own MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS * 2+ years of relevant indirect filing experience in VAT and/or GST/HST * Deep knowledge of global indirect tax issues and solutions in the technology industry * Proven ability to investigate complex issues and drive them to resolution * Ability to manage multiple priorities with urgency and accuracy * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to research and communicate complex technical tax issues clearly to non-tax team members and work effectively across functional teams * Comfort working in ambiguity and high-accountability environments PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * An advanced degree or professional qualification in tax or accounting (CPA, Chartered Accountant) * Comfortable working with LLM and/or SQL knowledge * Experience with non-US tax registrations and communicating with international tax authorities * Experience in tax operations, financial services, or regulated operational environments * Understanding of operational workflows (filing processes, user operations, risk management) * Experience partnering with operations leads and data analysts