This is a remote position.
As a VAT Tech Lead, you will play a critical role in supporting the design, validation, and transformation of VAT and indirect tax data across multiple systems and jurisdictions. You will work closely with Tax, Technology, Finance, Data, and Operations teams to ensure accurate VAT determination, robust data flows, and compliance with complex functional VAT rules.
This role requires deep VAT functional expertise combined with strong analytical, data interpretation, problem-solving, and documentation skills. You will be responsible for translating VAT requirements into actionable data logic, validating system-generated VAT outcomes, identifying defects, and contributing to enhancements for end-to-end VAT processing and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Work within cross-functional teams to deliver VAT and indirect tax data/system enhancements
Define VAT logic, data requirements, and testing approaches aligned with FDDs
Analyse, map, and validate VAT data flows; identify discrepancies and data quality issues
Translate VAT rules into data logic for ETL, transformations, and integrations
Validate system-generated VAT outcomes across multiple jurisdictions
Provide functional VAT specifications and support development teams
Define test strategies; execute unit, SIT, and UAT cycles
Document VAT data models, business rules, and technical specifications
Support BAU teams for deployment, post-go-live validation, and issue resolution
Requirements
Skills & Experience
Strong experience in VAT/indirect tax across multiple jurisdictions
Ability to analyse large datasets and resolve VAT/data discrepancies
Experience translating VAT requirements into data logic and integrations
Good understanding of finance systems (Oracle/in-house) and VAT processing
Experience in writing functional/technical specifications
Knowledge of ETL processes, interfaces, and data transformations
Experience across full project lifecycle (requirements, testing, UAT, defect management)
Skilled in test planning, scripting, and VAT validation
Strong communication with Tax, Finance, Tech, and Ops stakeholders
Detail-oriented with experience in VAT enhancements and production support
Requirements
Strong attention to detail and accuracy with VAT data
Analytical mindset to interpret complex VAT requirements
Clear communicator for both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Well-organised; able to manage multiple priorities
Proactive and self-driven in resolving VAT/data issues
Collaborative and adaptable team player
Results-driven with focus on high-quality delivery