Senior VAT Specialist

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Job Description:

What will you work on? Reporting to the Finance Manager and responsible for VAT and Intrastat preparation, reporting, filing and compliance for EMEA entities.

How will you create impact?

• Preparation and filing of regular VAT Returns in accordance with local filing regulations.

• Reporting and filing of monthly Intrastat (Dispatches, Arrivals) returns.

• Ensure there is accuracy in all VAT and Intrastat reporting and all regulatory filing deadlines are adhered to.

• Investigate unusual accounting entries, verify accuracy of VAT coding, co-ordinate with the Accounts Payable function and/or other functions to discover root cause and implement corrective actions and processes.

• Prepare and review month-end VAT account reconciliations.

• Prepare and post VAT journals as required.

• Assist in the mapping of VAT/Intrastat processes and identify areas for improvement and automation.

• Ensure internal controls around VAT/Intrastat processes are maintained and provide internal and external audit support.

• Manage third party relationships with auditors, tax advisors, consulting companies and local VAT/Tax authorities as required.

• Support the supply chain team on import and export VAT and customs duty related issues.

• Assist with VAT registrations in new territories and/or as result of business changes and implement local reporting, filing and compliance processes.

• Assist the finance team with VAT payments/repayments forecasts for cashflow purposes and in cases of local tax authority VAT/Intrastat audits.

• Monitor and report on regulatory and legislative regimes, identifying potential tax issues or consequences and advise management of effective solutions.

• Participate in cross-functional projects as needed

How will you fit into the team?

3.1 The Senior VAT Specialist reports to the Manager, Finance CEE.

3.2 List direct reports to this position: N/A.

What are your skills and experience?

• A recognized accounting or tax qualification (ACCA, ACA, ATT, CTA or similar)

• SAP DRC functionality experience is an advantage

• Related University or College qualifications

• Min 5 years of experience in VAT advisory or VAT compliance function with a good grasp of VAT and Intrastat knowledge in a mid to large sized company

• Experience with Consumer Goods/ Retail Industry preferred

• Experience in manipulating and analysing large volumes of data and report writing

• Strong experience in Indirect Taxes compliance across EMEA region gained in-house in a similar industry (Consumer Goods/ Retail Industry)

• Strong experience in systems including SAP and MS Office tools

• Strong accounting, analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in English with the ability to explain complex tax issues in a clear and concise manner are a must

• Good knowledge of another European language is an advantage (German, French, Italian, or Dutch)

• Ability to take ownership of the process and implement change

• Ability to take Initiative and pays attention to details

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure

• Works well with team or independently

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The anticipated pay for candidates starts on Eur 2300 [Per Month]. The offered pay to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to years of experience within the job, years of experience within the required industry, education, etc.

This job posting is tied to an open vacancy.

What you can expect from us:

Our mission is to Make Life More Fun with a vision to push the boundaries of innovation, creativity, and fun.

• Growth and Career Opportunities

• Flexible Work Hours

• Innovation, Collaboration and Fun

• Comprehensive Benefits

• Other fun Perks!

What’s it like to work here?

Spin Master is a fast-paced, hands-on organization that provides many great opportunities for impactful decision-making; though our challenging start-up atmosphere isn’t for everyone, we have a proven record of opportunities for future advancement and internal transfers for our passionate and results driven team.

Everyone is welcome in our sandbox and we are committed to an accessible and inclusive hiring process that provides reasonable accommodation to all applicants.

Spin Master strives to create an accessible and inclusive application and selection process and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to job applicants who may require provisions to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes. Should you require an accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team, by email at JobsEU@spinmaster.com and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

We do appreciate all interest; however only those selected for interview will be contacted.