VAT Expert
Core
Senior subject matter expert responsible for end-to-end VAT compliance, technical guidance, and oversight of outsourced activities across multiple jurisdictions.
Role type
Senior IC VAT/Indirect Tax Compliance Expert
Builds
Accurate VAT returns, EC Sales Lists, Intrastat declarations, and digital tax reporting submissions.
Domain
Financial Services / Indirect Tax / Regulatory Compliance
Required skills
VAT compliance, indirect tax, cross-border VAT, internal controls, financial governance, SAP S/4HANA, tax reporting solutions, Excel (pivot tables, Power BI, macros), audit coordination, outsourced provider management
Preferred skills
Digital tax reporting (e-invoicing, SAF-T, CTC, ViDA, real-time reporting), ERP enhancements, finance transformation
Technologies
SAP S/4HANA, Power BI, Excel
Responsibilities
Provide technical VAT guidance to finance teams and stakeholders; Review and approve VAT returns and regulatory filings; Oversee VAT accounting and reconciliations; Monitor VAT legislation changes and implement compliance improvements; Coordinate VAT audits and regulatory enquiries; Manage outsourced VAT compliance activities; Partner with Group Finance, Tax, Treasury, and external advisors.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
