Indirect Tax Manager

About the role

Tirlán, a global food and nutrition co‑operative, is seeking an Indirect Tax Manager to lead its VAT and broader indirect tax strategy. The role can be based in Kilkenny or Dublin and offers hybrid working with flexible Fridays.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the transition of the VAT function from the current third‑party provider.
• Lead Group VAT compliance across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring timely returns, ESL and Intrastat filings.
• Maintain VAT control accounts, perform reconciliations and manage risk areas.
• Act as the Group’s VAT subject‑matter expert, advising on domestic and cross‑border transactions.
• Monitor legislative changes and implement required process and control updates.
• Partner with Finance, Supply Chain, IT, Legal and Commercial teams to embed VAT compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement, automation and ERP enhancements for VAT processes.
• Lead VAT audits and manage relationships with tax authorities.
• Provide VAT input on new products, supply‑chain changes and market entries.
• Prepare other tax returns as applicable (Form 46G, RCT, plastic taxes, etc.).

Required profile

• AITI qualification or equivalent with strong VAT/indirect tax expertise.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant VAT or indirect tax experience.
• Deep knowledge of EU VAT Directive principles and cross‑border transactions.
• Proven track record of VAT compliance ownership and risk management.
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to identify risks and implement improvements.
• Excellent communication skills to influence stakeholders and explain complex VAT issues.

Required skills

• SAP S/4 Hana (or similar ERP) experience.
• Advanced Excel proficiency.
• Data analysis capabilities.

What we offer

• Hybrid working model with flexible Fridays.
• Opportunity to shape tax strategy in a €3 billion global co‑operative.
• Collaboration with diverse teams across Ireland, the US, MEA and China.