Tax Accounting Controller
Booking.comAmsterdamUpdate time: May 6,2020
Job Description
It wasn’t so long ago that booking a trip to see the Eiffel Tower, stroll down New York’s iconic Madison Avenue or feel the sand between our toes on Copacabana Beach was simply a matter of a few taps on our smartphone.
 
In fact, that’s what we do at Booking.com. We make it easier for everyone to experience the world. And while that world might feel a little farther away right now, we’re busy preparing for when the world is ready to travel once more.
 
Across our offices worldwide, we continue to innovate. To solve for some of the most complex challenges in travel and technology, and to plan for the exciting developments that lie ahead. With strategic long-term investments into what we believe the future of travel can be, we are opening up new career opportunities that will have a strong impact on our mission.
We are united in the belief that our very human desire to explore the planet’s beauty and discover more about other people and cultures will endure. The world is waiting for us. Together, we will be ready.
 

We are looking for an enthusiastic Tax Accounting Controller (current, deferred, indirect taxation) and other related compliance projects, this is a newly created position within the Global Accounting organization.  We are looking for someone with solid experience in tax accounting and a strong understanding of other functional Finance areas such as Statutory reporting, Financial Systems, Compliance and Risk & Controls.

As part of the Global Accounting team, you will be primarily focused on leading the current income tax calculations, effective tax rate calculations for the group reporting, process improvement, cooperation with tax team and controller for the statutory reporting. In this role as a Controller, you will be part of a dynamic organization of finance professionals and will report to the Financial Controller of Booking.com. You will be working from our headquarters in Amsterdam, but will interact regularly with our group tax team in the US. 

Strong communication skills are essential.  You will be keen to develop and grow within the role and challenge yourself to take on additional projects and responsibilities as they present themselves.

B.Responsible

  • Lead current income tax calculation, effective tax rate computation,
  • Drive standardization and creation of processes, automation and simplification of tasks related to costs allocation, intercompany recharges and other compliance matters
  • Identify, follow-up, initiate and prioritize process improvements which directly impact daily activities within the accounting and finance department
  • Partner with Financial Controllers on a day-to-day basis and align on priorities
  • Partner with other key Finance departments
  • Provide coaching and development for team members on tax and compliance related tasks

B.Experienced

  • University (Accounting, Business, Economic) degree and/or post-graduate education (RA/CPA)
  • 8+ years’ experience in finance and/or accounting preferably within tax accounting and multi-national corporate environment
  • Sound knowledge of Dutch GAAP and US GAAP
  • Experienced in working in a team in an international company and matrix organization
  • Track record in successfully representing finance in cross-functional projects
  • Enthusiastic about improvement and innovation
  • Adaptability and capability to lead and drive change
  • High levels of personal effectiveness, particularly communication, organization and the ability to focus on achieving project deadlines
  • Proven ability and the credibility to persuade and influence in effecting changes within an organization
  • Strong interpersonal skills and stakeholder management
  • Enthusiastic, proactive and driven
  • Ambitious and inquisitive attitude
  • Fluent in spoken and written English
  • Strong IT experience in financial systems, including SAP, is preferable

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