Senior VAT Analyst

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee and review VAT reporting and filing operations with third party co-source partner to ensure quality of VAT filings
• Ensure third party co-source partner adheres to deadlines
• Work closely with accounting to make sure VAT returns reconcile to the General Ledger for the various entities
• Coordinate VAT reclaims with third party co-source partner
• Build technical knowledge of VAT legislation globally, and potential case law developments that may impact the business
• Assist in responding to day-to- day queries and provide VAT support for business projects and the indirect tax implications
• Maintain VAT risk analytics, policies, processes & systems ensuring compliance with EU regulations
• Work with IT group on the to ensure Oracle EBtax module VAT rates are properly configured
• Liaise international VAT projects and consult outside advisers
• Analyze and support the implementation of changes to VAT legislation
• Assist with ad hoc projects to review selected business activities and processes to handle VAT risks
• Identify and implement improvements to end-to-end VAT compliance processes

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. ATT/CTA preferred.
• Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of VAT tax experience working for or with larger complex companies.
• Candidate must possess a proven capability to prepare and present oral and written communications in a well-organized and compelling manner to senior management.
• Able to run and supervise multiple tasks and organizations and be able to adapt quickly to changing business and strategic priorities.
• Collaborative and interactive in style and action; this position is expected to conduct outreach with various business units to meet reporting/compliance objectives.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Proactive and hands-on.
• Results-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Have high personal values and ethical standards.
• Expertise with Excel and Word.
• Experience with Oracle and specifically the EBtax module is required