Indirect Tax Talent

 

 

Your main task will consist in ensuring the correct, timely preparation and/or submission of the VAT and related declarations for a selected number of legal entities in the different EU and non-EU countries with regular internal processes reviews and continuous improvements by automation, simplification and standardization.

Accurate & timely reporting of VAT & Intrastat declarations to ensure full compliance from a VAT perspective:

• Focus on automation, process design and training to ensure accurate and timely reporting (knowledge of the VAT compliance program IVAT reporting (Avalara) would be an asset)
• Keep track of changes in VAT landscape e.g. changes in VAT % ‘s and coordinate implementation in SAP
• Give assistance to Implement real time EMEA reporting requirements 
• Develop and maintain VAT audit checks for intercompany transactions

Business VAT compliance support:

• Coordinate and work together with our external accountants and/or consultants
• Give assistance to coordinate internal and external audits conducted
• Create country manuals and write corresponding policies and procedures
• Give practical guidance and training on VAT to the different departments
• Give guidance and monitor the quality of the VAT specific master data management
• Give guidance and assistance to create a SOX  and audit compliant environment
• Give assistance/guidance and work with the Customs coordinator to ensure the VAT requirements in respect of import and export are met.

In summary, this is in first place a to-do function. 

Ideally, we would like to welcome a new member to our tax group who enjoys delivering and looks continuously to improve the ITX compliance work, someone who has a strong sense for detail, works structured and is confident with figures.

The position is open for someone with a limited number of years of ITX experience or a seasoned finance/accounting person.

• Bachelor or master’s degree in accounting, finance and/or tax
• A good workable knowledge EU VAT legislation and rules
• Minimum of 2 – 5 years’ experience in a similar role
• Excellent knowledge of English. Knowledge of Dutch is a plus.
• Hands-on and pro-active attitude
• Able to work independently and in a team
• Good analytical, presentation and communication skills
• A good workable knowledge of SAP by preference and IT minded in general
• Excellent working knowledge of MS office (excel, …)
• Stress resistant and problem solver
• Accurate with attention to detail
• Good organizational & time management skills
• Willing to travel a minimum within Europe 

A challenging and rewarding opportunity in a dynamic company where you will work close to the business, have international contacts, and where you are able to contribute to the success of the company.

You will work closely together with the finance department heads of the different legal entities and report to the sr. tax manager – EMEA who has many years of experience in VAT compliance and automation.

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