Indirect Tax Representative

Overview

In this role you will own end-to-end VAT/GST compliance across multiple jurisdictions, supporting Bloomberg’s indirect tax obligations. You’ll partner with finance, tax, technology and external advisers to build smarter, more scalable processes using data, automation and AI. The role offers exposure to a global business while shaping how compliance is delivered in a changing regulatory landscape. You will drive accuracy, controls and cross-functional collaboration to ensure timely filings and ongoing improvement.

Responsibilities

• Take end-to-end ownership for accurate and timely VAT/GST returns and related filings across multiple jurisdictions.
• Understand the source data and how transactions flow through financial systems.
• Perform trend and variance analysis to identify unusual movements and resolve issues before filing.
• Collaborate with external advisers and local bookkeepers to ensure timely compliance and evaluate service quality.
• Challenge manual processes and identify opportunities to improve accuracy, control, speed and scalability.
• Build and maintain internal reporting and compliance solutions using Alteryx, AI, automation and other data tools.
• Apply AI/technology to redesign activities for greater effectiveness, with proper controls and documentation.
• Develop and embed global indirect tax standards, processes, templates and documentation across regions.
• Monitor VAT/GST developments and support regulatory changes including e-invoicing and real-time reporting.
• Research indirect tax issues and respond to queries from tax, finance and other stakeholders.
• Support tax authority audits with accurate, well-supported data and documentation.
• Maintain strong compliance discipline with calendars, review evidence and process controls.
• Collaborate with the global indirect tax advisory team and finance stakeholders to adapt processes to regulatory or business changes.
• Share ideas and best practices to scale successful solutions globally.

Key requirements

• Indirect tax compliance experience, ideally in a multinational or professional services environment.
• Solid VAT/GST knowledge across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with financial reporting systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Problem-solving mindset with ability to investigate differences and root causes.
• Interest in technology, automation and AI and willingness to adopt new tools.
• Ability to manage high volume workflows, prioritise and meet filing deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication across functions and locations.

• hands-on and proactive
• curious and questioning
• results-focused with attention to accuracy and controls
• Alteryx
• AI and automation tools
• data analysis and process improvement

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