HBX Group is the world’s leading technology partner, connecting and empowering the world of travel. We’re game-changers, disruptors, the people who bring together local and global brands in accommodation, transport, activities and payments through our network of 300,000 hotels worldwide, 60,000 hard to reach high value clients such as tour operators, travel agents and loyalty schemes across 140 source markets. We are tech-driven, with a customer-first philosophy, and commercial teams whose knowledge and relationships on the ground are second to none. And of course we have an amazing team! Our people, Team HBX Group, are the beating heart of the company who we encourage to ‘move fast, dream big and make the difference’ every day. In fact, we believe that it is tech + data + people that truly sets us apart in the market, alongside our ‘global approach, local touch’ mentality. We’re headquartered in Palma, Mallorca and employ around 3,500 people worldwide.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
This role exists to provide an indirect tax supporting role for all Hotelbeds entities. This role is the principal executive role for all indirect tax matters relating to HBX group legal entities supporting the Head of Indirect Tax:
> on indirect tax topics focus on tax audit and tax litigation matters and on the day-to-day relationship and communication with Tax authorities. This includes coordination with other internal teams in Hotelbeds to provide documentation to senior management.
> to proactively provide indirect tax advice and consultancy relating to tax compliance and matters to the business and functional teams to ensure awareness of tax matters, the mitigation and management of tax risk.
> on updating and revieing indirect tax legislation and resolutions applicable in the countries where HBX Group is currently operating. It is essential and non-negotiable to ensure that Hotelbeds entities comply with all relevant tax compliance rules, regulations, and filing/payment requirements.
> on analyzing the tax implications of business initiatives, such as expansions or acquisitions (M&A initiatives).
As a member of HBX Group tax team, this support will become applicable to other senior members of the team and the Director of Tax.
- Managing the tax requirements received from different tax administrations, by ensuring the preparation of the tax information requested, the payments to be made and the controls of the internal information for customers and suppliers. This includes the coordination with other relevant teams to obtain the right information at the right time, together with all necessary compliance filing requirements.
- Providing control of historical tax relations with suppliers, managing the current tax requirements, and putting in place tax controls to mitigate tax consequences for Hotelbeds.
Operative decision-making support.
- Providing an outstanding tax advisory service to the Hotelbeds functional teams through building close working relationships with other departments, mainly GFS and Finance Operations, and proactively contributing to ensuring compliance with all relevant tax legislation.
Tax advisory and advisor management.
- Advising on modifications to existing and new tax legislation to take advantage of legislative opportunities to encourage specific tax behavior.
- Coordinating the tax changes with the relevant teams in Hotelbeds to put in place the correct invoicing, accounting, and tax process.
- Ensuring an effective tax compliance is in place for sustainable growth, mitigating potential adverse tax implications.
Skills
- Experience in working with legal documents and interacting with the company`s internal attorneys.
- Ability to work independently and productively, and also team player.
- Able to communicate tax issues clearly and concisely.
- Good problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge in SAP accounting software for tax purposes will be an added advantage.
- Good communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, with strong (fluency is desirable) Spanish & English.
Experience
- + 4 years of experience in a Big Four or multinational tax environment experience highly regarded.
- Experience in preparation and filing tax returns.
- Travel industry experience a plus.
- General knowledge of international tax compliance for /indirect taxes.
- Highly organized and detail oriented.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Team player.
- Good communication skills with strong (fluency desirable) English. Other European languages are desirable.
- Home based. (Spain desirable)
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in Business desirable.
Key Challenges
- Data analytics: it is required that the role holder leverages available data (SAP, Accelerate, Tableau) to fulfill its role, manage risks, control costs, identify opportunities and enhance business decisions.
- Law’s taxation is changing rapidly; it is required that the role holder understands individual peculiarities of each jurisdiction, ensuring that changes arising from tax legislation changes are communicated clearly to the business in terms of potential impact and ways to mitigate this to achieve the same or better commercial results.
You will have the opportunity to work for a company that is going through significant change in becoming the world´s leading travel services provider. We are looking for people that are ready to ride the wave in this exciting journey.
As well as an attractive benefits package you will be able to work:
Within an innovative, engaging and multicultural environment.
Have the opportunity to build strong and lasting business relationships and friendships from around the world.
Have the opportunity in developing your career locally or within one of our beautiful working locations across the globe.
Top Skills
What We Do
Hotelbeds are global leaders in the TravelTech space, connecting and empowering businesses by facilitating bridges in the ever-changing and expanding travel ecosystem. Our cloud-based technology platforms offer fast and simple access to a global network of travel products, from accommodation to ancillaries and payments, while rich data and intelligence helps to generate demand. By operating exclusively in the B2B arena, we are uniquely placed to drive growth for our partners without competing for the end customer. Our teams of 3000+ experts on the ground provide local expertise and support to boost trading even further, even in the most hard-to-reach spaces. Our unique blend of technology, data and passionate people serves as a catalyst for B2B travel players aiming to unlock their full potential.
