Job Description
Primary Function of Position:
* Responsible for preparing and reviewing accurate and timely Indirect Taxes reporting in in-scope countries.
* Act as internal POC to the external VAT compliance teams.
* Be recognized as internal POC for accounting and financial matters relating to SAP for VAT and Intrastat matters.
* Continuous development and implementation plan to ensure VAT compliance with local laws and accounting standards.
Roles and Responsibilities:
* Ensure correct and timely filing of all indirect tax compliance based on country-specific tax calendars.
* Work with external service providers for data processing and preparation.
* Maintain tax calendar, review VAT, ESPLs, and Intrastat returns prior to filing.
* Ensure VAT is paid in due time.
* Ensure internal policies are respected for VAT payments.
* Prepare monthly VAT turnover reconciliations and ensure effective VAT controls are in place.
* Lead effort to align and create the right system environment for VAT to be properly booked and reported in SAP (VAT code, plan structure, reports, API).
* Prepare annual VAT turnover reconciliations.
* Review VAT procedures and business processes in line with VAT regulation to ensure VAT compliance.
* Provide compliance guidance to Finance teams (COE, AR, AP) on simple VAT booking activities.
* Review positions on VAT accounts and ensure correct representation of VAT balances on general ledger.
* Review positions on AR/AP accounts and ensure correct representation of balances on general ledger.
* Implement new business flows in SAP to ensure accounting standards are met.
* Prepare the VAT compliance budget and POs for external providers.
* Assist on tax audits and clarification requests from Tax authorities, ensure timely payment of tax liabilities and follow up for tax refunds.
* Be POC for accounting and financial matters relating to VAT, AP, and AR.
* Collection and archiving of VAT exemption documents in related countries.
* Prepare Swiss VAT annual reconciliation and work with external consultant for review and submission.
* Prepare VAT documentation for statutory audit requirements.
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