Indirect Tax Senior Specialist

Purpose Working as part of a Global Tax organisation, the Indirect Tax Snr. Specialist will assist the Global Indirect Tax Compliance leads and support the various Indirect Tax activities of the company. This will involve managing the efforts to ensure that the organisation is compliant with all local and regional Indirect Tax laws, all filings are accurate and correct, that all processes are documented, and all Indirect Tax matters are resolved timely, thereby reducing the tax burden on the organization. This position requires demonstrable Indirect Tax advisory knowledge, analytical abilities, communication skills, and will be responsible for assisting in various facets of the Global Indirect Tax process, including master data analysis, transactional inputs, system design, and controls. The role will suit a quick learner who can adapt and perform shortly after recruitment and bring leadership and innovative ideas to an established VAT compliance in-house process. Responsibilities Reviewing outsourced or in house Indirect Tax returns for multiple EMEA jurisdictions Act as key liaison between Indirect Tax and non-tax partners within the company to raise VAT compliance profile. Actively monitor tax processes and systems to ensure that they are efficient, accurate, up to date and comply with current regulatory requirements Identify and communicate opportunities to achieve end to end process improvements and coordinate / lead implementation as needed Keep abreast of changes to Indirect Tax legislation and potential impact on the company and effectively communicate these changes to relevant colleagues and stakeholders Qualifications Qualification(s) in Accounting, Finance or similar Minimum of 5 years of experience in a MNC Tax dept. or similar environment Strong understanding of EU VAT Directive and application of same at local Member State level At least part qualified CTA, ACCA, CPA or other VAT specific qualification(s) Fluent English required, other language(s) possibly an advantage Track record demonstrating a high standard of communication, interpersonal and organisational skills Team player with an ability to work independently Capable of handling multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously knowing when and how to focus on what matters Proven track record of continuous improvement and optimisation