ABOUT SOTHEBY’S
Established in 1744, Sotheby’s is the world’s premier destination for art and luxury. Synonymous with innovation, Sotheby’s promotes access, connoisseurship and preservation of fine art and rare objects through auctions, private sales and retail locations. Our trusted global marketplace is supported by a network of specialists spanning 40 countries and 50 categories, which include Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewelry, Watches, Wine and Spirits, and Interiors, among many others.
THE ROLE
Established in 1744, Sotheby’s is the world’s premier destination for art and luxury. Synonymous with innovation Sotheby’s promotes access, connoisseurship and preservation of fine art and rare objects through auctions, private sales and retail locations. Our trusted global marketplace is supported by a network of specialist spanning 40 countries and 50 categories, which include Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewellery, Watches, Wine and Spirits and Interiors, among others.
Sotheby’s is undergoing a transformation of its business as it increasingly uses technology to deliver its services across the world alongside its traditional business. This provides an opportunity to be at the forefront of managing global indirect taxes in a fast moving and innovative environment. This is also an opportunity to work in developing areas of indirect tax legislation such as cross border digital service delivery, for a world-renowned business.
Sotheby’s is seeking an experienced Global Indirect Tax Director to lead and oversee Sotheby’s global VAT and indirect internal and external tax obligations, planning initiatives, including implications of proposed and enacted legislative changes.
RESPONSIBLITIES
- Lead strategic adviser for all Indirect Tax affairs across Sotheby’s operation and business initiatives
- Work collaboratively with key business partners, stakeholders and the legal team to advise on routine business transactions and new business ventures
- Oversee and lead VAT compliance within the EMEA region and be a key stakeholder in compliance obligations globally
- Implement processes and identify planning opportunities to mitigate risk, meet compliance obligations and statutory deadlines, and realise business goals
- Responsible for all new VAT and indirect tax registrations globally
- Advising the business on day-to-day VAT compliance issues which may involve direct contact with client’s and their advisors
- Support the business on tax related initiatives, such as DAC7 and e-invoicing
- Engagement with tax authorities and external advisors in order to confirm the application of indirect taxes to new business ventures
- Technical VAT research to determine the VAT treatment of new products and services
- Supporting internal and external audits
- Maintain and enhance governance
- Manage the UK team across indirect tax, direct tax and Temporary Admissions / customs regimes
IDEAL EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES
- Eight years+ of Indirect tax experience in a public accounting firm or multinational tax department
- Ability to think strategically while also engaging in normal day-to-day operations
- In-depth VAT technical knowledge with experience evaluating and advising on business initiative, contemplated transactions, and business proposals
- Strong interpersonal skills to effectively manage networks and stakeholders including management, HMRC, and clients
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills to communicate complex VAT concepts in ways that are meaningful an useful to non-tax professionals
- Ability to analyse and review statutes, regulations and case law, to draw conclusions relevant to the business and make appropriate recommendations
- Ability to take ownership of projects, be organized and highly motivated, and have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and be able to deliver on tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Previous experience with retail or e-commerce, SAP, MTD, ESS, customs processes, corporation tax compliance, or indirect taxes globally would be beneficial.
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