VAT Accountant

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This role sits within the Tax COE Europe team.

-To take responsibility for and to manage VAT reporting compliance requirements for a group of markets within Europe region and other international markets, as required, ensuring internal and external deadlines are met.

-To provide advice on VAT compliance related queries, coordinating with external and internal stakeholders where necessary.

-To maintain a constant awareness of local VAT legislation and act as a real internal consultant to satisfy stakeholder expectations.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Preparation of monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly or annual VAT returns and other indirect tax returns (sales listings, domestic listings, purchase listings, Intrastat, SAF-T) using Excel and/or indirect tax return preparation tool technology

-Preparing and requesting necessary VAT submission approvals from internal stakeholders and following up on VAT payment requests and archiving documentation after submissions are completed

- Preparation of VAT General Ledger reconciliation and follow up on issues and open items

-Reconciliation of GL sales to reported VAT sales and follow up on issues and open items

-Manage and assist with VAT compliance queries from the business as necessary

-Support preparing VAT requirements documents and other documents as needed

-Support Tax Technology team to test and implement requirements on a timely basis, as necessary

-Continuous monitor of VAT legislation to identify relevant changes

-Assistance in maintenance of VAT codes tables and VAT codes in accounting system

-Assistance with VAT audits and liaison with tax authorities as necessary

-Support strategy of standardisation and automation, continuous improvement and risk management

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

Education/Experience

-2+ years’ experience of VAT compliance in at least one jurisdiction in a multi-national tax environment or equivalent.

- Experience with SAP or Oracle is advantageous.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Associate

Employment type

Employment type
Contract

Job function

Job function
Finance
Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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