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We believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints.
We are a pioneer and leading company in the field of robotic-assisted surgery, striving to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For over 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare's hardest challenges and advance what is possible.
We are built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere—we strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves.
Our culture is driven by passionate people who want to make a difference. Our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real-world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential.
Job Description
The primary function of this position is to prepare and review accurate and timely Indirect Taxes reporting in in-scope countries.
* This involves acting as the internal point of contact for external VAT compliance teams.
* You will be recognized as the internal point of contact for accounting and financial matters relating to SAP for VAT and Intrastat matters.
* You will develop and implement a plan to ensure VAT compliance with local laws and accounting standards.
Your roles and responsibilities include:
* Ensuring correct and timely filing of all indirect tax compliance based on country-specific tax calendars.
* Working with external service providers for data processing and preparation.
* Maintaining tax calendars, reviewing VAT, ESPLs, and Intrastat returns prior to filing.
* Ensuring VAT is paid in due time.
* Ensuring internal policies are respected for VAT payments.
* Preparing monthly VAT turnover reconciliations and ensuring effective VAT controls are in place.
* Leading the 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).
* Preparing annual VAT turnover reconciliations.
* Reviewing VAT procedures and business processes in line with VAT regulation to ensure VAT compliance.
* Providing compliance guidance to Finance teams (COE, AR, AP) on simple VAT booking activities.
* Reviewing positions on VAT accounts and ensuring correct representation of VAT balances on general ledger.
* Reviewing positions on AR/AP accounts and ensuring correct representation of balances on general ledger.
* Implementing new business flows in SAP to ensure accounting standards are met.
* Preparing the VAT compliance budget and POs for external providers.
* Assisting on tax audits and clarification requests from Tax authorities, ensuring timely payment of tax liabilities and following up for tax refunds.
* Serving as the point of contact for accounting and financial matters relating to VAT, AP, and AR.
* Collecting and archiving VAT exemption documents in related countries.
* Preparing Swiss VAT annual reconciliation and working with an external consultant for review and submission.
* Preparing VAT documentation for statutory audit requirements.
Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
* A formal accounting qualification is required. A university graduate or Brevet in accounting is a plus.
* 5 years of tenure in accounting and/or VAT accounting position
* You must be able to handle/embrace, with high independence levels, all accounting and administrative activities.
* You must be open-minded to an international, fast-growing, and changing environment.
* You should be a self-starter and deadline-driven person.
* You must be multi-cultural and proficient in English. Knowledge of one other European language (such as German or French) is a plus.
* You should have excellent knowledge of SAP S/4 Hana.