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Head of Indirect Tax

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ASOS.com

Jun 22

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Accounting & Tax
  • London

Requirements

  • Extensive experience of indirect tax in consulting and/or industry including international experience (ideally including EU and US)
  • ACA, ACCA, CTA or equivalent qualification
  • Experience of dealing with customs duties would be an advantage
  • Knowledge of financial and tax systems, including experience of implementing automation solutions and ensuring compliance with digitisation requirements
  • Understanding of new taxes and compliance requirements being introduced including digital sales taxes, plastic taxes, digitisation requirements etc
  • Strong technical and analytical skills
  • Team leadership and development experience
  • Well organised, good project management skills and able to work with minimal supervision
  • Ability to manage and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels of management as well as with tax and customs and other regulatory bodies
  • Excellent communicator - ability to articulate complex concepts in a concise manner in both written and verbal presentations
  • Someone who loves a challenge and is proactive in delivering value for the organisation

Responsibilities

  • Leading a team to manage the indirect tax (and customs) agenda through legislative changes, digitisation requirements and business changes and ensure ongoing compliance.
  • Work with the Director of Tax, Head of Customs Operations and Head of Tax Transformation to implement an improved strategy for the management of Indirect Taxes for ASOS, including planning and compliance for ASOSs exposures to Sales Taxes, VAT, Import Duties, Digital Taxes and similar levies globally.
  • Monitoring the impact of Indirect Taxes on ASOSs balance sheet and income statement and ensuring accurate accounting and regular balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Proactive solutions to reduce the working capital impact of Indirect Taxes, including successful interactions with our business units in supply chain restructurings.
  • Lead indirect tax compliance, including making tax digital requirements, working with external consultants where required to ensure timely and accurate submission of relevant returns in all jurisdictions in which the group does business.
  • Lead ongoing external tax audits of applicable taxes in all relevant jurisdictions.
  • Maintain and enhance the indirect tax compliance and reporting processes within the financial reporting system; troubleshoot tax-related problems within the ERP and identify solutions for internal business partners
  • Identify and implement indirect tax planning opportunities and risk mitigation strategies
  • Provide ad hoc analysis/projects as requested by management
  • Supporting our culture by championing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategies.

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the Head of Indirect Tax at ASOS?

The main responsibility of the Head of Indirect Tax is to oversee and support the indirect tax agenda, ensuring compliance in a fast-changing global landscape.

Why has ASOS created this role of Head of Indirect Tax?

ASOS has created this role in order to provide proactive management and strategic planning for indirect taxes, as they are a key component of ASOS's supply chain.

Who does the Head of Indirect Tax report to at ASOS?

The Head of Indirect Tax reports to the Director of Tax at ASOS.

What skills and experience are required for the role of Head of Indirect Tax at ASOS?

The ideal candidate for the role of Head of Indirect Tax should have a strong background in tax, experience in indirect tax management, strategic planning abilities, and excellent communication skills.

What are the key challenges faced by the Head of Indirect Tax at ASOS?

The key challenges faced by the Head of Indirect Tax include staying up-to-date with changing global tax regulations, ensuring compliance across ASOS's supply chain, and effectively partnering with the business to support strategic tax planning.

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Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2000
Founded Year

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Benefits

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