This position will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day VAT compliance function and its transformation to automation, including third-party co-source as well as partnering with existing IT, Finance, and other business teams in the areas of International VAT and Trade matters. Critical to this role is an understanding of the technical issues impacting tax compliance, including digital taxation, and the ability to handle business day-to-day demands.
VAT Responsibilities Responsibility for the support of compliance obligations and digital transformation in connection with VAT reporting in EMEA.
Support to Business Internal Clients: Finance Operations (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Sales Audit)
Credit Control
Accounting
Sales and Purchase teams
Supply Chain
Information Technologies
Key contact point with external providers to ensure timely preparation and submission of VAT returns, including final reconciliation, review, and payments coordination
Maintain and provide tax codes to internal stakeholders to ensure proper settings in SAP including guidelines
Validate the outcome of IT settings for new project flows related to VAT aspects to ensure robust compliance
Support VAT and Customs Director in providing professional and robust tax and legal advice on all VAT EMEA matters
Lead VAT Audits (internal & external)
Support VAT and Customs Director to drive efficiency, quality improvements, and automation transformation projects from end to end (IT or external providers)
Provide advice and guidance to internal stakeholders related to VAT to ensure robust tax compliance and support RL in his medium-term strategy
Support VAT and Customs Director with other ad hoc projects as and when required
Experience, Skills, and Knowledge Fully conversant with VAT EMEA legislation
VAT background combined with good experience around ERP systems (SAP, other ERP systems), technology, data, and processes
Ability to multi-task across a number of complex projects, be quick-thinking, and eager to solve problems
Excellent organizational skills and autonomy in the work
Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing environments
Accounting and/or audit experience is essential, and a recognized accounting degree or qualification is a plus
5 to 10 years’ experience in a similar role or in a Big 4 tax consultancy firm
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