VAT Operations Manager (Open)

Controllership - VAT Operations Manager

The VAT Manager is responsible for overseeing the execution and delivery of VAT Compliance across Europe as well as working across our APAC and Latam CoE. A key component of the role will be to manage relationships and collaborate with other teams within Controllership Operations and Tax and ensure the overall smooth running of the Indirect Tax Centre of Value.

Responsibilities :

Oversee the compilation of the VAT returns, Intrastat, EC Sales filings & any other VAT related required filings for a range of entities in line with local and EU VAT legislation

Compliance with EU 8th Council Directive and 13th VAT directive and owner of relationship with external vendor.

Presentation of technical memos for VAT positions as required

Oversight of the monthly VAT requirements postings, reconciliations

Monitor VAT developments that may have an impact on the Company

Responsible for preparing the monthly metrics and KPI for Leadership

Ensure resourcing is effectively deployed to meet objectives

Developing the relationship with both Country Controllers and Global tax Group.

Ensure integrity and completeness of financial records and internal financial controls

Manage key projects impacting VAT and assess impact on technology and process

Manage the relationship with external advisors or authorities answering queries & providing data as required.

Drive continuous process and business operations improvement initiatives across our Indirect Tax CoE

Support and coach the team in preparing accurate, complete and timely VAT returns ensuring adequate succession planning is in place to sustain the long-term performance of the team

Handle escalated queries and build strong team knowledge

Skills :

Knowledge of Accounting & VAT standards

Demonstrated leadership with ability to coach and motivate team

Strong oral and written communication

The ability to interpret and understand financial and business information and make the associated recommendations for action

First class numerical and technical analysis skills

Positive attitude and flexible

Sense of responsibility, initiative and high quality work standard

Ability to manage time, meet deadlines and prioritise

Transformative mindset that embraces continuous change

Experience of working with SAP an advantage

Qualifications and Experience :

Qualified Tax professional, 10 years post qualification experience

Detailed knowledge of legislation and current tax Practices

Reporting :

Reports to : Indirect Tax Senior Manager

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