Specialist International VAT

Job title: Specialist International VAT

About us

At Purem by Eberspächer, we are shaping the future of clean and sustainable mobility. As part of the Eberspächer Group, we develop and manufacture advanced exhaust and acoustic systems for the automotive industry, combining technological expertise, innovation, and a strong international presence.

At our Oradea location, we bring together manufacturing expertise and specialized business functions, offering professionals the opportunity to contribute to complex projects while collaborating with colleagues and entities across the Eberspächer Group.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Specialist International VAT to join our team in Oradea and contribute to the Group's international tax function.

In this role, you will provide group-wide advice on EU and international VAT matters, acting as a central point of contact for our European and non-European entities.

You will use your expertise to address complex VAT issues, ensuring practical and legally compliant solutions while supporting the continuous development of tax processes across the Group.

The position offers exposure to a wide range of international VAT topics, including cross-border transactions, input tax refund procedures, foreign VAT registrations, SAP VAT mapping, and the digitalization and automation of tax processes.

You're a great fit if you:

• Hold a university degree in Business Administration, Economics, Law, or a comparable field, preferably with a focus on taxation.
• Have 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in VAT, ideally within an international corporate group or a tax advisory firm.
• Have solid knowledge of national and international VAT legislation and practical experience applying it to complex business transactions.
• Have experience handling EU and non-EU VAT matters, including cross-border transactions.
• Understand international input tax refund procedures and VAT registration requirements in foreign countries.
• Have experience with SAP VAT-related processes, including VAT codes, transaction mapping, and the fiscal treatment of customers, suppliers, and goods.
• Have a strong understanding of digital processes and an interest in developing and automating tax workflows.
• Bring strong analytical skills and a structured, solution-oriented, and independent working style.
• Are able to communicate effectively and collaborate with stakeholders across different countries and business functions.
• Have excellent English language skills.
  

Nice to have:

• German language skills.
• Previous experience in an international manufacturing or automotive environment.
• Experience with VAT registrations and input tax refund procedures across multiple jurisdictions.
• Practical experience with SAP and VAT transaction mapping.
• Exposure to tax digitalization, process automation, or international VAT reporting tools.
  

What you'll be doing:

• Provide group-wide advice on EU and international VAT matters, acting as the central contact person for EU and non-EU entities.
• Analyze complex VAT issues and develop practical, legally compliant solutions for international business transactions.
• Support subsidiaries with international VAT matters, ensuring the correct application of local and international VAT regulations.
• Manage and coordinate international input tax refund procedures for Group subsidiaries.
• Administer and coordinate VAT registrations abroad for domestic subsidiaries.
• Support the digitalization and automation of VAT processes, contributing to the development of efficient tax workflows.
• Develop and maintain internal VAT guidelines and tax process standards across the Group.
• Support the accurate mapping of VAT transactions in SAP, including VAT codes and the correct tax treatment of business transactions.
• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, Controlling, and other business functions to ensure consistent VAT processes.
• Monitor changes in EU and international VAT legislation and assess their impact on the Group's activities.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of international VAT processes and tax compliance standards.
  

Working Model

We offer a hybrid working model that combines on-site collaboration with the flexibility of working remotely.

You will work 3 days per week on-site at our Oradea location and up to 2 days per week remotely, allowing you to stay closely connected with the team while benefiting from greater flexibility.