This is a great opportunity to be a part of exciting project and drive transformation in the Company to ensure that internal customers around the world getting the Best-in-class level of service.

The role:

The VAT compliance expert is the part of the team in charge of VAT Compliance for multiple European VAT returns, Intrastats and EC Sales Lists. 

Main areas of responsibility:

• Core Service delivery. Monthly preparation of multiple European VAT reports, Intrastats and EC Sales Lists including: reviewing invoices for compliance, reconciling VAT returns to SAP Accounts, liaising with markets or fiscal representatives to confirm VAT postings are correct, analyze transactional postings for legislative compliance/errors;
• Sound knowledge of general EU VAT rules - triangulation, EU Sales lists and Intrastat with ability to train others;
• Expert Tasks. Assist Team Lead to manage the governance process  & related controls. Participate in process modification/testing/process automation;
• Identify training gaps and provide continuous SAP and process training to GBS Accounting and Finance team to enhance others knowledge of the processes and system matters;
• Provide expert advice on relevant SAP modules to both internal and external customers, provide possible solution;
• Process Improvement. Work with the Team Leads and Specialists on process improvement projects and supporting Team Lead in delivery of SAP testing for VAT;
• Responsible for embedding continuous improvement mindset across the team, leading Specialists in completing projects to improve processes within the remit of department/team;
• Control and Compliance. Perform the assigned JSOX/operational controls in accordance with the internal documentation. Escalate all controls failures and ensure mitigation actions are in place for each failure.

You as a professional:

• University degree (Accounting or Finance);
• At least 3 years experience in a multinational company (preferably in a Shared Service Centre multifunctional role (i.e. AR/AP/CM/GL);
• Experience of preparing EU VAT returns, preferably in a finance environment.  Supervisory experience desirable;
• Strong command of English Language (oral and written);
• Understand VAT department end to end processes, and ability to understand wider impact across the GBS;
• A professional qualification of ACCA, CPA, etc. is a plus;
• VAT technical certification preferred but not essential; 
• Competent Microsoft Excel user;
• SAP experience preferred.

You as a person:

• Analytical skills;
• Ability to work as part of team;
• Ability to identify/support process improvements and implement them;
• Skills in training and developing others, and recommending solutions for problems;
• Understanding of the importance of the accurate and consistent financial data;
• Ability to deliver an excellent customer service;
• Supporting and influencing others.

• A stable job in an international environment at the company recognized as a "great company" by its employees;
• Flexible working hours and no dress code imposed;
• Employee benefits include: Annual Bonus, Annual Merit Increase, Private Healthcare, Life Insurance.