Experienced finance professional with expertise in EMEA VAT compliance, Intrastat reporting, VAT reconciliations, and indirect tax processes. Skilled in preparing multi-country VAT returns, ensuring regulatory compliance, supporting tax audits, and leveraging SAP and Excel for accurate tax reporting. Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills with experience in shared service environments.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and filing VAT returns for multiple EMEA countries.
- Manage Intrastat declarations (dispatches and arrivals) for EU entities.
- Ensure compliance with local VAT legislation and EU regulations.
- Reconcile VAT accounts in ERP systems such as SAP.
- Review and validate purchase and sales transactions for correct VAT treatment.
- Support VAT audits, tax authority queries, and compliance reviews.
- Maintain tax calendars and ensure timely statutory filings.
- Work closely with:
Finance and Accounting teams
Shared Service Centers (SSC)
External tax advisors
Tax authorities
- Assist with process improvements, automation, and tax reporting projects.
- Perform detailed VAT account reconciliations and identify discrepancies.
- Review month-end tax-related journal entries and balance sheet account
- Prepare documentation and support evidence required for audits and reviews
Qualification:-
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field.
- 8-12+ years of experience in VAT, indirect tax, or EMEA tax compliance.
- Strong knowledge of:
- EMEA VAT regulations
- EU VAT Directive
- Intrastat reporting
- EC Sales Lists (ESL)
- Reverse Charge Mechanism
- Experience working in multinational corporations or shared service centers.
Technical Skills
- SAP FI/CO, SAP S/4HANA, Oracle, or equivalent ERP systems.
- Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, data analysis, and reconciliations.
- Experience with tax engines and reporting tools is an advantage.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities