Senior Tax Consultant

Tax Data & Technology Strategy Senior Consultant

Founded in 1996 in Amsterdam, Booking.com has grown from a small Dutch start-up to one of the world's leading digital travel companies. Part of Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), Booking.com's mission is to make it easier for everyone to experience the world. Booking.com invests in digital technology that helps take the friction out of travel. Booking.com connects travelers with the world's largest selection of incredible places to stay, but also offers its customers the ability to book flights, rental cars, attractions and taxis.

As Booking.com continues to develop new products, exploring new business models, we are looking for a Tax Data & Technology Strategy (DTS) Senior Consultant that can work on cross-functional projects covering the tax data and technology requirements.

• Execute the Tax Master Data Program and contribute to documentation and reporting on its progress, with the ultimate goal to maintain the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of tax-relevant master data for reporting and operations.
• Conduct data analysis.
• Collaborate with Product teams to embed the tax perspective into the design and maintenance of key master data objects.
• Develop, implement, and monitor controls and mechanisms to ensure sustained master data quality for tax purposes.
• Draft and keep up to date all Tax Master Data documentation and Policies.
• Ensure tax implications are considered in the master data setup for all new processes, products, and business models.

• Stay up to date on tax law changes and assess their impact on tax master data and processes; this may include collaborating with the Public Affairs team on regulatory policy.
• Review and optimize existing master data processes, implementing controls and identifying opportunities for efficiency gains within the tax context.
• Propose and develop recommendations for streamlining master data workflows using appropriate governance models and technology solutions.

• Communicate tax data and technology requirements and updates clearly to non-tax stakeholders.
• Work closely with the project management teams within DTS and other departments to track project progress and meet established milestones.

• Education:
  
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Tax, Finance, or related field - Master's degree preferred; advanced degree or certification (e.g., CPA, CMI) is a plus.
• Experience:
  
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in tax technology.
  • Preferred experience with the master data cleansing and improving projects. Experience working with SAP/S4 is a plus.
  • Experience with other tools and technology such as AI, workflow tools (e.g. Jira, Asana), drawing tools (Lucidchart, Miro), data management, analysis and/or cleansing tools (Tableau Prep, Alteryx, SAC).
• Skills & Competencies:
  
  • You will collaborate with teams across the business, Fintech / Product and Finance so stakeholder management and influencing skills are key.
  • Used to working agile and and comfortable working in a fast turnaround environment and managing multiple priorities simultaneously;
• Knowledge Base:
  
  • Up to date awareness of tax technology trends and solutions in the market, (master) data bases, as well as legislating updates in the area of e-invoicing, data reporting, and other platform related tax requirements.
  • Preferably familiar with digital platform challenges, indirect tax' deemed supplier or marketplace facilitator rules, data reporting, PSP data reporting and e-invoicing/digital reporting.

• A role with opportunities to grow within a collaborative, innovative team.
• Hands-on experience with master data.
• A supportive work environment focused on professional and personal development.

• Annual paid time off and generous paid leave scheme including: parent, grandparent, bereavement, and care leave
• Hybrid working including flexible working arrangements, and up to 20 days per year working from abroad (home country)
• Industry leading product discounts - up to 1400 per year - for yourself, including automatic Genius Level 3 status and Booking.com wallet credit

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• Detailed instructions on post-application requirements including any required application materials, deadlines, portfolios, coding challenges, or other assessments as defined by BU or department.