Give practical advice on changing or new VAT legislation and communicate changes to relevant departments.
Analyze cross border transactions and actively pursue VAT optimizations on a worldwide level.
Drive implementation of new processes and flows and recommend improvements to indirect tax compliance processes.
Actively participate in managing external VAT audits and various projects like reorganizations and mergers.
Support the roll-out of S4/Hana in Europe and maintain/optimize existing SAP ECC and indirect tax compliance tools.
Support implementation projects in collaboration with ICS and other stakeholders.
Drive necessary SAP developments and configurations to ensure compliance; test IT-systems upon roll-out and implementation of new VAT rules, rates, goods and/or service flows.
Ensure the company adheres to all VAT laws, regulations, and guidelines.
Requirements
Master of Laws, Economics or Finance with an additional education in VAT.
A minimum of 4 years of relevant (European) VAT experience, preferably in a Big Four company and/or a multinational firm.
Sound and practical knowledge of SAP; experience with S4/Hana roll out is an asset.
Familiar with e-invoicing and/or digital reporting tools.
Fluent in English.
Analytical and critical mindset.
Proactive, energetic and taking initiative.
Demonstrate ownership; able to manage deadlines.
Ability to work on projects independently as well as in team.
Excellent communication and relationship building skills; (able to further develop) business partnering.