Job Description
An EMEA VAT ANALYST is required by CareerWise Recruitment for our Irish based client. The EMEA VAT Analyst role will support with Pan-European VAT compliance obligations. As part of this role, the analyst will prepare and submit VAT returns but also, work on resolving audits in a favorable manner and interface directly with VAT auditors in EMEA. This role is hybrid and based in Dublin.
Role of this position
- Full ownership and management of the VAT compliance obligations of a dedicated sub-region in EMEA
- Preparation and submission of the VAT returns and the Intrastat declarations for EMEA entities, including data and returns to be filed under the tax digitization requirements such as the SAF-T requirements, Control statements, SII, e-invoicing, etc.
- Preparation and submission of the VAT refund requests
- Qualitative review, cross check and corrections of the data used for the purposes of the VAT and Intrastat declarations
- Support with the preparation of the reconciliations between the VAT and the General Ledger on a monthly basis
- Maintain monthly compliance calendar to ensure the timely reporting as well as the timely submission of the returns and the refund claims or the payment of taxes
- Support with VAT regularizations in EMEA
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Degree in Economics, Finance or Accounting – Preferably with a specialisation in TaxA minimum of 5 years of VAT experienceStrong VAT Compliance knowledge requiredExperience with VAT Compliance process improvement and internal controlsExperience with VAT accounting matters (including reconciliations with G / L)Experience with indirect tax technology preferred (Oracle R12, Vertex and VAT compliance tools)