Indirect Tax Associate Manager

Controllership – Indirect Tax Associate Manager

The Indirect Tax Associate Manager is responsible for helping the Indirect Tax Manager oversee 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 Excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the compilation of the VAT returns, Intrastat, EC Sales filings & any other indirect tax 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.
• Drive continuous process and business operations improvement initiatives across our Indirect Tax CoE
• 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 helping prepare 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
• 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

Reporting:

• Reports to: Indirect Tax Manager

Qualifications and Experience:

• Related Indirect Tax qualification with relevant industry experience essential
• Detailed knowledge of legislation and current tax practices

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