VAT Specialist

DEPARTMENT/TEAM: Finance

LOCATION: Dublin

SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced individual with international VAT exposure

Responsible for Group wide global VAT compliance. Supports the Head of Tax on VAT matters and ensures the company is fully aligned and compliant with all the VAT filings where it operates within.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

VAT reporting and planning
Ensure the Company completes its VAT filings accurately and by the specified delivery dates.
Manages large volume of data for the preparation VAT returns.
Liaises with the in-house Tax Specialist and Tax advisors to ensure accurate reporting
Maintains VAT controls logs
Prepares VAT reconciliations and claims on a timely manner to minimise cashflow impact for the business
Support with other taxes
Supports with implementation of e-invoicing regulations
Prepares SII reconciliations or similar real life reporting where applicable
Prepares Intrastat reporting and other indirect tax filings as required per jurisdiction
Management of audits
Support with VAT tax audits including responding to information requests.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Experience within industry or practice with VAT reporting
International VAT exposure
Strong attention to detail
Managing stakeholder expectations & relationships and working to strict deadlines
Excellent communication skills
Proficient understanding of systems with particular attention to data extraction and formatting

QUALIFICATIONS / ACCREDITATIONS