Analyst, Tax Accounting & Compliance - Indirect Tax

Job Description

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services with 238 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

It's an exciting time at Netflix as we continue to expand our business globally. We are revolutionizing the way people watch their favorite shows and movies, and building our own library of original Netflix content for all to enjoy. Visit our Culture Memo and Long-Term View to learn more about our unique Netflix culture and our bold goals for the future.

As Netflix continues to grow and expand, we are looking for a talented team member to join the EMEA Tax Team in Amsterdam. The position will report to the Manager, EMEA Indirect Tax Compliance and will be working closely with the rest of the tax and finance teams in Amsterdam as well as various other stakeholders both in EMEA and other regions.

The Role

The ideal candidate has a strong fit with the Netflix values and culture, can collaborate well across the organization and has a hands-on mentality. We're looking for someone with an accounting background that can assist with our reporting and compliance obligations for our EMEA entities.

The main responsibilities are:
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of Indirect tax returns (mainly VAT, but including WHT, property tax and DST)
• Monitoring tax accounts positions and performing account reconciliations for EMEA entities
• Assist with day-to-day Indirect tax queries from other departments and tax authorities.
• Support projects from Indirect tax compliance perspective e.g. new businesses set-up, changes in legislations, automation, etc..
• Identifying and providing recommendations to streamline/automate the indirect tax processes

This role is based out of Netflix's EMEA headquarter in Amsterdam. Relevant experience in the areas mentioned will be key when applying for the role.

We are looking for someone who is:
• A self-starter, who is able to work effectively and autonomously
• A great communicator who can build strong working relationships with external advisors and internal teams
• Accustomed to multitasking, prioritizing and meeting tight deadlines
• Proactive, hands-on and innovative
• Curious and enthusiastic, unafraid to ask questions and challenge the status quo
• Accurate and detail-oriented
• Flexible to collaborate with our US and International offices across multiple time zones

Education and Experience
• 4+ years of experience in dealing with month-end close and tax compliance
• A combination of in-house experience and public accounting experience is preferred
• Experience working with international accounting and tax requirements
• Undergraduate or Advanced degree in Finance or Accounting
• Advanced MS Excel and Google Sheets experience with the ability to navigate large data sets
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements
• Fluent in English, other regional languages are helpful
• Experience with Workday Financials or other cloud-based ERP systems is a plus
• Experience in the entertainment/tech industry is a plus

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gw5w2k-18-188-149-194-42 in your application.