Indirect Tax Analyst

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles.

The Finance Team includes Finance Business Partnership, Accounting, Finance Operations, Financial Systems, Internal Audit, Tax, Treasury, and Investor Relations teams. Together, the team partners with leadership to provide insights, information, and guidance to make strategic and operational decisions, inform investors about our business model and progress, and ensure the company is financially healthy and consistently meeting our reporting obligations.

We’re looking for a world class Indirect Tax Analyst to join the Snap Finance team!  Working from our London office as a member of the Snap Tax team, you’ll collaborate with other groups within Team Finance to support our global tax accounting and compliance functions, implementing process improvements and best practices within the tax operations group. 

What you’ll do:

• Support our international indirect tax accounting, compliance and controversy activities  

• Support and help implement global e-invoicing directives and digital record keeping requirements

• Assist in identifying, managing and implementing indirect tax opportunities for the business

• Assist with internal control compliance efforts, including enhancing control framework and coordinating quarterly testing of controls

• Help research indirect tax issues, including applicability of digital services taxes, non-resident VATs and withholding taxes

• Assist with the implementation and maintenance of indirect tax software 

• Assist with the implementation of automation initiatives to increase the efficiency of the indirect tax compliance process

• Assist in managing third-party vendors, ensuring timely and accurate deliverables

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Familiarity with indirect tax requirements (VAT, GST, DST) including applicability of VAT on transactions, VAT invoicing requirements, VAT report maintenance, balance sheet reconciliations, and reverse charge disclosures

• Self-starter who can operate effectively and accurately in a deadline-driven fast-paced environment

• Strong work ethic and ability to skillfully manage large teams of third-party advisors and competing priorities across multiple jurisdictions

• Detail oriented with strong trouble-shooting and problem-solving skills

• Strong communicator with desire and ability to build relationships

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or related field, or equivalent  experience

• Minimum 1 year PQE (post qualification experience) in a Big 4 public accounting firm or tax department of a multinational company.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA/Chartered Accountant or equivalent

• Tax Qualification

• Experience using Oracle ERP

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and provide us some information.

"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week. 

At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.

Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!