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Job Title: Global Indirect Tax Lead (Global VAT Manager)
Company: Logitech
Location: Ireland (Cork preferred)
Company Overview
Logitech is a world leader in designing innovative products that connect people to digital experiences. Headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, and Silicon Valley, Logitech is a global organisation operating across manufacturing, distribution, and digital services. The company is listed on the Nasdaq and Swiss stock markets and continues to expand its international footprint, including into emerging markets.
Role Overview
Logitech is seeking an experienced Global Indirect Tax Lead (Global VAT Manager) to join its high-performing tax team. This role will replace a previous EMEA VAT Manager position and expand in scope to a global remit, with primary responsibility for EMEA and additional oversight and support across the Americas and APAC regions.
This is a strategic and operational role combining VAT compliance oversight, advisory responsibilities, and transformation initiatives across systems, processes, and technology. The position offers significant visibility to senior tax leadership and the opportunity to shape the future of indirect tax within a dynamic, global business.
Reporting Structure
- Reports directly to Head of Tax EMEA (Switzerland)
- Dotted line to Global Head of Tax (United States)
Scope & Coverage
- EMEA: ~70% (primary responsibility)
- Americas: ~20% (support and collaboration with regional tax lead and consultants)
- APAC: ~10% (high-level advisory and guidance)
Key Responsibilities
Indirect Tax Compliance & Governance
- Review and approve VAT returns prepared by the internal team in Cork, Ireland.
- Oversee VAT returns for key and complex entities.
- Ensure timely and accurate filing of indirect tax returns across the region.
- Oversee reconciliation of VAT accounts with financial data and statutory filings.
- Support and coordinate responses to tax audits and inquiries from tax authorities.
Business Partnering & Advisory
- Provide VAT advice and support to internal stakeholders, including Finance, Legal, Supply Chain, Procurement, AP/AR, Marketing, Global commercial teams and Trade Compliance.
- Ensure accurate VAT treatment of transactions and processes across the business.
- Collaborate with regional tax leads to ensure alignment of global indirect tax strategies.
Systems, Processes & Controls
- Maintain and enhance VAT determination processes within Oracle (E-Business Tax) and Avalara tax engine.
- Support data extraction, analysis, and reconciliations using tools such as OneStream.
- Ensure robust documentation and continuous improvement of internal VAT processes and controls.
Leadership & Team Support
- Support and mentor VAT team members (notably in Cork).
- Foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
- Drive knowledge-sharing across regions and functions.
Projects & Transformation Initiatives
- Lead and support key indirect tax projects, including:
- Implementation of e-invoicing and e-reporting requirements.
- Driving automation and use of AI within tax processes.
- Supporting migration to a modern ERP environment (e.g., Oracle Cloud).
- Review of VAT deductibility for holding companies.
- Conducting risk assessment for digital services business (B2C model).
- Support VAT aspects of expansion into new and emerging markets.
Key Stakeholders
- Head of Tax EMEA and Global Head of Tax
- Regional Tax Leads (Americas and APAC)
- Finance, Legal, Accounting, and Controlling teams
- IT and Systems teams
- Trade Compliance and Supply Chain functions
- Global commercial organization and marketing
Candidate Profile
Experience
- Approximately 10+ years of indirect tax / VAT experience.
- Strong expertise in European VAT (essential).
- Experience working in a multinational environment.
- Proven track record in managing compliance, audits, and cross-border VAT issues.
- Experience leading or contributing to process improvement and transformation projects.
Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of ERP systems (Oracle preferred).
- Experience with tax engines (e.g., Avalara).
- Advanced Excel skills (data analysis, large datasets).
- Familiarity with data and automation tools (e.g., OneStream, Alteryx) is advantageous.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Swiss VAT.
- Experience with digital services / e-commerce VAT models.
- Additional language skills, particularly Spanish, are beneficial.
Personal Attributes
- Strong communicator with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
- Collaborative mindset with a willingness to share knowledge and build relationships.
- Proactive and able to challenge existing processes constructively.
- Highly organised and detail-oriented.
- Comfortable operating in both hands-on and strategic capacities.
Working Environment
- Hybrid working model (typically 2 days per week in the office).
- Flexible and supportive team culture.
- International exposure across multiple regions and business lines.
Why Join Logitech
- Opportunity to step into a global leadership role within indirect tax.
- Exposure to a diverse and evolving business (including digital services).
- Involvement in high-impact transformation projects.
- Strong, collaborative tax team and leadership.
- Flexible working environment with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
Across Logitech we empower collaboration and foster play. We help teams collaborate/learn from anywhere, without compromising on productivity or continuity so it should be no surprise that most of our jobs are open to work from home from most locations. Our hybrid work model allows some employees to work remotely while others work on-premises. Within this structure, you may have teams or departments split between working remotely and working in-house.
Logitech is an amazing place to work because it is full of authentic people who are inclusive by nature as well as by design. Being a global company, we value our diversity and celebrate all our differences. Don’t meet every single requirement? Not a problem. If you feel you are the right candidate for the opportunity, we strongly recommend that you apply. We want to meet you!
We offer comprehensive and competitive benefits packages and working environments that are designed to be flexible and help you to care for yourself and your loved ones, now and in the future. We believe that good health means more than getting medical care when you need it. Logitech supports a culture that encourages individuals to achieve good physical, financial, emotional, intellectual and social wellbeing so we all can create, achieve and enjoy more and support our families. We can’t wait to tell you more about them being that there are too many to list here and they vary based on location.
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