VAT Specialist EMEA VAT

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About The Team And The Role

eBay’s Global Indirect Tax team sits within a dynamic EMEA/APAC VAT/DST function based in Bangalore, supporting compliant and scalable growth across the marketplace. The team partners closely with Product, Engineering, Finance, and Legal to ensure VAT/DST requirements are embedded into systems and business models as regulations evolve across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific.

This role, VAT specialist – EMEA VAT, focuses on VAT and DST strategy, compliance, technology enablement, and risk management. It plays a key role in translating regulatory requirements into scalable solutions, supporting cross-border trade, and strengthening VAT/DST governance. The position based in Bangalore reports within the EMEA Indirect Tax team and contributes to global tax initiatives.

What You Will Accomplish

• Support VAT compliance across EMEA by overseeing multi-jurisdictional requirements, including EU VAT Directive, UK VAT, OSS/IOSS, tax on services and deemed supplier rules
• Improve accuracy and scalability of VAT/DST processes by partnering with Accounting, Controlling, Product and Engineering to enhance tax determination, reporting, and data integrity
• Translate complex VAT/DST regulations into system logic and business requirements to support platform and tax engine enhancements
• Manage VAT/DST compliance activities, including preparation of the returns, filings, coordination with shared services teams and external advisors, and continuous process improvements
• Support VAT audits and tax authority interactions, working with internal teams to develop strategies to support timely and effective resolution
• Monitor legislative changes and implement required updates across systems and business processes
• Provide clear VAT/DST guidance and training to cross-functional teams, supporting business initiatives, expansions, and governance frameworks
• Support reconciliation verifying data consistency with processes and alignment with expectations
• Ad-hoc support in case of other internal activities (i.e.: preparation of presentations, preparation of meetings, etc.)
• Archive management – verify and update the team and tax documentation archive ensuring all documents are correctly stored, in line with company standards.
• Support the team with internal tasks such as management of vendors’ onboarding process, management of procurement and purchase orders workflows, support with budget forecasts.
• Identify and support automation, usage of AI and process improvements to redefine the data management
  
  
  

What You Will Bring

• Experience managing VAT/DST compliance across multiple jurisdictions in an international organisation
• Ability to apply VAT/DST expertise within technology environments, including tax engines, ERP systems (e.g., SAP S/4HANA), and automation tools
• Strong collaboration skills with experience working across Product, Engineering, Finance, and Legal teams
• Proven experience managing VAT audits and engaging with tax authorities
• Analytical and research skills to assess legislative changes and business impact
• Clear communication skills, with the ability to explain complex VAT concepts to diverse audiences
  
  
  

Additional Requirements

• 3-5 years of indirect tax experience, focused on VAT/DST
• Background in public accounting and/or a multinational organisation
• Degree in Tax, Accounting, Finance, Legal, Information Systems, or related field; professional qualification preferred
• Fluency in English; additional European languages are beneficial
• Experience with data analytics or AI-enabled tools is a plus
• Ability to work in a hybrid role both remotely and in person from eBay’s Bangalore office and collaborate across time zones
  
  
  

Additional Details

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