VAT Analyst

Join our Indirect Tax team and play a key role in supporting VAT compliance across multiple countries. As a VAT Analyst, you will work closely with finance stakeholders, external advisors, and tax authorities to ensure accurate reporting, meet compliance obligations, and help identify opportunities for process improvements.

JOB DUTIES

• Prepare VAT Returns, EC Sales Lists, and other mandatory VAT-related reports
• Prepare monthly VAT return overviews for Country Controllers to support approvals
• Prepare data for VAT payment submissions and ensure deadlines are met
• Review and explain significant month-on-month fluctuations in VAT payments and refunds
• Work closely with Payment and Banking teams to support VAT payment processes
• Identify incorrect VAT treatment and collaborate with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams to ensure accurate VAT reporting
• Prepare monthly reconciliations of VAT balance sheet accounts and month-end clearing journal entries
• Partner with Country Controllers to investigate and resolve outstanding VAT-related items
• Assist with tax authority queries and VAT audits
• Support internal audits and ad hoc business requests
• Escalate VAT risks and compliance issues in a timely manner and support their resolution
• Assist with maintaining and updating Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) documentation
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within VAT compliance processes

• Perform other ad hoc duties and responsibilities as required

YOU MUST HAVE

• 1-2 years of experience in VAT compliance, accounting, tax, or a related finance role
• Fluent English, both written and spoken
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Organized, analytical, and methodical approach with strong attention to detail
• Ability to take ownership of work, demonstrate a problem-solving mindset, and drive improvements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

WE VALUE

• Experience working with SAP
• Additional language skills
• Experience working in an international environment
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills

• Continuous improvement mindset

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

• Hybrid Working Arrangement
• 5 weeks of paid vacation
• Flexible working hours
• On-site canteen & home office meal vouchers
• Pension plan or DIP contributions
• Discounted phone plans & company product discounts
• Multisport Card & cafeteria program

This is a fixed-term role covering a maternity leave.