Senior Accountant - Indirect Tax at Cover Genius

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Insurtech, InsuranceIndustries

Requirements

  • Knowledgeable and resourceful in global indirect tax (IPT, VAT, GST, Sales Tax, etc.)
  • Driven, reliable, and self-starting individual
  • Works exceptionally well with others and collaborates effectively with internal stakeholders and external tax service providers
  • Experience providing indirect tax guidance to support business growth

Responsibilities

  • Be a solid partner to internal stakeholders (insurance partnerships teams, product teams, legal department), providing global indirect tax guidance (IPT, VAT, GST, Sales Tax, etc.)
  • Play an integral role in the global tax function, including preparing indirect tax returns by partnering with local tax advisors
  • Oversee the preparation and submission of all indirect tax related data and documentation to local third party service providers, ensuring efficient and accurate completion
  • Perform month-end close activities such as tax entries and indirect tax position reviews
  • Identify opportunities for automation, standardization, and overall process improvement as the global team builds and scales
  • Support the Global Financial Reporting team during financial statement audits, including preparation, maintenance, and oversight of audit-ready tax reconciliations and workpapers
  • Support maintenance of the tax compliance calendars and work with the tax director and external tax advisors to maintain compliance
  • Partake in ad hoc finance and tax projects and analyses

Skills

Indirect Tax
VAT
GST
Sales Tax
IPT
Tax Returns Preparation
Month-end Close
Tax Compliance
Global Tax

Cover Genius

Embedded insurance solutions for digital platforms

About Cover Genius

Cover Genius specializes in providing embedded insurance solutions for digital platforms around the world. The company collaborates with major digital companies like Booking Holdings and Ryanair, and its services are available on popular e-commerce sites such as Amazon and eBay. Cover Genius simplifies the integration of insurance products into the purchasing process through a single API, making it easier for its partners to offer insurance at the point of sale. This approach allows customers to access tailored insurance options, including travel protection and extended warranties, without any hassle. Unlike many competitors, Cover Genius focuses on embedding insurance directly into the user experience, which enhances customer satisfaction and streamlines the buying process. The goal of Cover Genius is to provide comprehensive and customized insurance solutions that not only meet the needs of end-users but also support the growth of its partners' businesses.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$235.4MTotal Funding
SERIES_ECompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Flexible working conditions
Employee stock options
Ongoing learning
Paid parental leave
Wellness initiatives
#WFH when you want
Peer bonuses and founder awards program
International working opportunities
GC Gives giveback program, led by the team

Risks

Competition from Smartpay and Chubb in Asia may hinder expansion efforts.
AutoRek and J.P. Morgan Payments partnership could offer competitive advantages to rivals.
Nezasa and Globespan's personalized travel experiences may reduce demand for travel protection.

Differentiation

Cover Genius offers seamless integration through a single API for global platforms.
The company partners with major digital companies like Booking Holdings and Amazon.
Cover Genius provides tailored insurance products, enhancing customer satisfaction and partner growth.

Upsides

Increased demand for embedded insurance in e-commerce boosts Cover Genius's integration opportunities.
Partnership with Adyen enhances payment experiences, leading to higher conversion rates.
$80M Series E funding indicates strong investor confidence and growth potential.

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