Indirect Tax / VAT Manager

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Responsibilities

Compliance & Reporting:

- Ensure accurate preparation, review, and submission of VAT returns, EC Sales Lists, Intrastat reports, and other related filings
- Manage VAT audits and tax authority communications, ensuring timely responses and resolution
- Stay up-to-date with VAT regulations and ensure company practices are in line with legal requirements

Advisory:

- Provide VAT guidance to leadership, finance, and business teams for transactions and contracts
- Assess VAT implications of cross-border transactions and ensure the proper VAT treatment for domestic and international activities
- Advise on VAT structuring to reduce liability and create efficient tax solutions

Process Optimization:

- Develop and implement robust VAT compliance processes, policies, and systems
- Collaborate with finance, accounting, and operations teams to optimize systems for VAT handling
- Identify VAT opportunities for savings, recoveries, and efficiencies

Training & Education:

- Educate internal teams on VAT compliance requirements and best practices
- Provide periodic training on VAT changes, risks, and implications

Risk Management:

- Mitigate VAT risks through proactive review of business operations and transaction flows
- Address any discrepancies, reconciling records to ensure accurate VAT reporting
- Qualifications

Education & Experience:

- Minimum 5+ years of experience in VAT or indirect tax, preferably in a multinational setting or a tax advisory firm
- At least 1+ year of people management experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Law, or a related field
- Solid understanding of European VAT legislation and cross-border transactions; knowledge of global VAT/GST regulations is a plus

Skills:

- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex VAT laws
- Proficiency with VAT reporting tools and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)
- Excellent communication skills for writing reports, discussing VAT matters with tax authorities, and training internal teams
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills
- Proven track record of managing VAT audits and resolving indirect tax issues
- Advanced in English

Preferred Traits:

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team
- Strategic thinker with the ability to see the bigger picture of VAT optimization
- Strong interpersonal skills for networking with stakeholders, advisors, and authorities

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