Senior VAT Specialist

A Senior VAT Compliance Analyst prepares and files VAT returns, reconcile accounts, lead audits, and ensure compliance with local regulations. This role involves supporting business teams with tax guidance on transactions, implementing tax technology, and improving tax processes (AI/automatization). About the role: Independently prepare, review, and submit VAT returns, SAF-T,  EU Sales Lists (ESL), and other statistical reports (e.g., Intrastat) in various jurisdictions. Provide operational guidance to internal stakeholders (AP, Procurement, Legal, Finance) regarding VAT treatment for cross-border transactions and new business initiatives. Perform VAT account reconciliations, comparisons between SAP and e-invoicing platforms (e.g., SdI in Italy), manage VAT entries in ERP systems (e.g., SAP), and ensure compliance with SOX or internal controls. Act as the primary contact for external tax advisors and tax authorities, managing audits and tax reviews, collecting images of invoices, reports, etc. Identify opportunities to improve, automate, or standardize VAT compliance processes and contribute to tax technology implementation (e.g.AI ). In the event of any changes, such as a merger, closing of the registration or opening of a new VAT registration, Analyst prepares appropriate VAT declarations, SOPs (instructions to ensure the process is secured), performs tests in ERP systems, etc. About you: 3 years of experience in VAT compliance or consulting, ideally within an international environment. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or Economy. Deep understanding of EU/EMEA VAT regulations and VAT accounting principles. Proficiency in ERP systems (particularly SAP) and Excel. Fluent English (both written and spoken) is standard. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in a dynamic environment. #LI-LT1 What’s in it For You? Hybrid Work Model: We’ve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected. Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance. Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow’s challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future. Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. Culture: Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more. We live by our values: Obsess over our Customers, Compete to Win, Challenge (Y)our Thinking, Act Fast / Learn Fast, and Stronger Together. Social Impact: Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Making a Real-World Impact:  We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency. Together, with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, c ... (truncated, view full listing at source)