About this role
Job Purpose
We are looking for a Junior VAT Specialist to join our VAT team and support the accurate, efficient, and timely preparation of VAT returns and INTRASTAT reporting, as well as handling day-to-day ad hoc requests, and providing business and audit support. Following onboarding, you will take full ownership of your responsibilities, managing them independently while ensuring accuracy and meeting deadlines.
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Responsibilities:
- Prepare VAT returns in the assigned scope accurately and on time
- Prepare INTRASTAT returns in the assigned scope
- Analyze data used for VAT/INTRASTAT reporting, identify discrepancies, make corrections, and cooperate with process stakeholders in resolving root causes in data processing
- Handle ad hoc requests and prepare internal reports as needed
- Perform accounting tasks within the VAT process
- Support audits by collecting documentation and responding to audit questions
- Update KPI reports and ensure high data quality
- Keep up to date procedures and work instructions
- Ensure compliance with internal procedures and controls
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Qualifications & Experience Required
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Education, Master, other certification:
- Education in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related area is an advantage; basic understanding of EU VAT rules is expected
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Experience:
- Initial experience in tax or accounting is an advantage
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Technical Skills:
- Basic knowledge of EU VAT regulations
- Knowledge of SAP (as an advantage)
- Experience in preparing VAT and/or INTRASTAT returns (as an advantage)
- Experience working in SSC/BPO environments (as an advantage)
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Languages Skills:
- Communicative English skills
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Soft/Behavioral Skills:
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work under time pressure and meet deadlines
- Teamwork mindset and strong customer focus
- Responsibility and confidentiality when working with data
- Willingness to learn and develop in VAT