Global Indirect Tax Compliance

At Stripe, our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet.

We are looking for a well-rounded and seasoned tax professional to help us lead the global Indirect Tax (VAT/GST) Compliance effort.

The position will be based in Bangalore and report to the International Indirect Tax Lead.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the 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.
• Handle indirect tax audits and other indirect tax matters involving tax authorities.
• Collaborate with the international indirect tax planning and advisory team, international accounting teams, and third-party service providers to enhance indirect tax compliance and control processes.
• Work with tax team members and product and engineering teams to define compliance requirements and design and implement 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.

Requirements:

• 4-6 years of experience in global indirect tax compliance, 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.
• Exceptional time-management and project-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize projects in a fast-changing environment.
• Tax qualification or experience.
• Experience in supporting internal and external audit queries.
• Cross-functional experience, particularly with system engineers, international accounting, Tax, and user support.
• Systems experience (e.g., Oracle AP/AR modules, Alterix, 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.