International Senior Indirect Tax Analyst

Job Description

About the Role

International Senior Indirect Tax Analyst (Remote)

United Kingdom

Join Axon and be a Force for Good.

At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.

Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

Your Impact

This position will assist our International Indirect Tax Manager with all facets of international indirect tax including VAT/GST, ESL, Intrastat, withholding tax and more. This role will engage with various members of the global tax team as well as stakeholders in other areas of the organization and will be key to contributing to accurate and timely general ledger accounts and compliance filings, as well as looking for automation opportunities.

Your Day to Day

Work with our tax engine (Vertex), quoting and billing tool (Salesforce.com) and GL system (Dynamics 365) to confirm appropriate VAT/GST tax treatment of our foreign entity invoices (A/R and A/P)

Gather, analyze, and summarize information on a monthly and quarterly basis to be provided to outside consultants for foreign VAT/GST return preparation

Review returns once prepared by consultants

Update and maintain tax codes for new and existing products.

Oversee VAT/GST tax payment process for global entities

Manage all VAT/GST related balance sheet accounts on our GL including prepare all month-end close procedures, journal entries, and account reconciliations

Oversee all governmental and company related VAT/GST audits that arise

Maintain the foreign indirect tax calendar/task matrix for all foreign compliance duties and deadlines

Assist with indirect tax registrations in relevant tax jurisdictions

Proactively monitor and operate a robust internal control tax environment in compliance with SOX requirements

Assist with tax logic, create test scenarios and work with team related to system upgrades and new feature implementation

Respond to questions and issues from business units and functional groups.

Develop and Maintain working relationships outside the finance organization

Other duties that may arise

Skills Required

Degree in Business or Financial Accounting, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA) or country equivalent designation preferred, but not required

Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive experience in the tax accounting profession, some portion in global indirect tax

Significant experience in the preparation of VAT/GST returns

Experience with automation tools

Must be a self-starter with an entrepreneur spirit

Concern for quality and deadlines

Superb attention to detail, strong planning and organization skills, and the ability to multi-task, prioritize and deliver in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Benefits That Benefit You

Competitive Base Salary

Annual Bonus and Restricted Stock Unit Eligibility

Comprehensive Pension Plan with Matching Contribution

30 days paid holiday in addition to UK public holidays

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave for all employees

Private Health Insurance

Cash Plan including Dental, Optician and Therapeutic Treatment Plans

GymPass Subscription

Life assurance (x4 Annual Salary)

Group income Protection

Employee Assistance & Development Programs