Job Title:
A highly skilled Indirect Taxes Specialist is required to join our organization.
Main Responsibilities:
* Prepare and review accurate and timely indirect taxes reporting in in-scope countries.
* Serve as the internal point of contact (POC) for external VAT compliance teams.
* Act as the internal POC for accounting and financial matters related to SAP for VAT and Intrastat issues.
* Develop and implement a continuous plan to ensure VAT compliance with local laws and accounting standards.
Key Tasks:
* Ensure timely and accurate filing of all indirect tax compliance based on country-specific tax calendars.
* Collaborate with external service providers for data processing and preparation.
* Maintain tax calendar, review VAT, ESPLs, and Intrastat returns prior to filing.
* Guarantee timely VAT payments and adherence to internal policies.
* Prepare monthly VAT turnover reconciliations and establish effective VAT controls.
* Lead efforts to align the system environment for VAT booking and reporting in SAP.
* Prepare annual VAT turnover reconciliations.
* Review VAT procedures and business processes to ensure VAT compliance.
* Provide guidance on simple VAT booking activities to Finance teams.
* Review VAT accounts and ensure correct representation of VAT balances on the general ledger.
* Implement new business flows in SAP to meet accounting standards.
* Prepare VAT compliance budgets and purchase orders for external providers.
* Assist with tax audits and clarification requests from tax authorities.
* Serve as the POC for accounting and financial matters related to VAT, AP, and AR.
* Collect and archive VAT exemption documents in relevant countries.
* Prepare Swiss VAT annual reconciliation and work with external consultants for review and submission.
* Prepare VAT documentation for statutory audit requirements.