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VAT Accountant

Posted 24 Mar 2024
Work experience
3 to 5 years
Full-time / part-time
Full-time
Job function
Degree level
Required language
English (Fluent)

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Our Company

The Kraft Heinz Company is revolutionizing the food industry – we will be the most profitable food company powered by the most talented people with unwavering commitment to our communities, leading brands and highest product quality in every category in which we compete. As a global powerhouse, Kraft Heinz represents over $26 billion in revenue and is the 5th largest food and beverage company in the world. At Kraft Heinz, to be the BEST food company, growing a BETTER world is more than a dream – it is our GLOBAL VISION. To be the best, we want the best – best brands, best practices and, most importantly, the best people.

It's a Question of Taste

Do more, be more. Whatever your aspirations, experience something exceptional at Kraft Heinz. We'll give you the freedom to determine your own direction and deliver in your own style. Outperform our expectations and you'll move forward faster than you ever thought possible. Come ready to dream. Come eager to grow.

Get a taste of what your career could be at kraftheinzcompany.com/careers.

Job Description

About the Position

We have an excellent opportunity available as VAT Specialist reporting into the European VAT Lead. You will have the opportunity to be part of an international and dynamic work environment and be responsible for compliance VAT matters related to most of the European Countries (particularly the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, UK & Ireland, Spain, France and Italy). The resource will have a significant focus in the preparation and filing of VAT returns and will be responsible for overseeing any VAT process carried out by the Global Business Service Centers (GBS).

In brief, you will be responsible for;

  • Management of all VAT and indirect tax compliance returns
  • Filing of periodical VAT returns (including INTRASTAT and ECSL)
  • Give assistance to GBS Data Management Organization (DMO), Purchase to Pay (PTP), Order to Cash (OTC) and Intercompany teams in the correct application of EU VAT rates
  • Support EU VAT manager to:
  • Contribute to the Group's projects and initiatives
  • Provide training to GBS team, the businesses and finance community on VAT tax matters
  • Keep up to date with changes to domestic and international VAT regulations and communicate these as appropriate
  • Support business transformation and implementation of new business models

Qualifications

Hard Skills

Please kindly note that you need to have an EU Working Permit (Orientation Year Visa not included) to be considered for this position.

  • Education (minimal bachelor’s degree, preferably in Economics of Finance)
  • Very good knowledge of EU VAT provisions
  • Experience with the use of SAP
  • Fluent in both written and spoken English

Professional Attributes

  • Analytical
  • We’re a very data driven company. You know how to translate complex data into a simple solution with your analytical mindset.
  • Result driven
  • You don’t only focus on your own results, but always do what’s best for the company.
  • High pressure
  • You don’t get easily stressed by pressure, on the opposite, a demanding and dynamic environment is what keeps you energized.
  • Team player
  • Achieving results is nice but achieving results with the team is simply the best. You’re a team player, which means you’re sometimes a leader, sometimes a follower but always working towards the same common goal together with your teammates.

What we offer you

  • An ambitious employer; we only want to the best for you;
  • A fast career track like only few other companies can match;
  • A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure (above market);
  • Permanent contract; for we believe in doing big bets on people;
  • Always room for new ideas; if you have an excellent idea, please let us know and we can set it in action!

Location(s)

Amsterdam

The Kraft Heinz Company is revolutionizing the food industry – we will be the most profitable food company powered by the most talented people with unwavering commitment to our communities, leading brands and highest product quality in every category in which we compete. As a global powerhouse, Kraft Heinz represents over $26 billion in revenue and is the 5th largest…


The Kraft Heinz Company is revolutionizing the food industry – we will be the most profitable food company powered by the most talented people with unwavering commitment to our communities, leading brands and highest product quality in every category in which we compete. As a global powerhouse, Kraft Heinz represents over $26 billion in revenue and is the 5th largest food and beverage company in the world. At Kraft Heinz, to be the BEST food company, growing a BETTER world is more than a dream – it is our GLOBAL VISION. To be the best, we want the best – best brands, best practices and, most importantly, the best people.

In the Netherlands Kraft Heinz has 3 locations: Elst, Nijmegen and Amsterdam (Headquarters the Netherlands). A globally trusted producer of delicious foods, The Kraft Heinz Company provides high quality, great taste and nutrition for all eating occasions whether at home, in restaurants or on the go. The Company’s iconic brands include Kraft, Heinz, Honig, De Ruijter, Roosvicee, Venz, Karvan Cévitam, Brinta, Wijko, Amoy, HP en Lea & Perrins.

FMCG
Amsterdam
33,000 employees

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David van der Sanden

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David van der Sanden

My background is quite divers. Initially starting my career with a medical degree i soon realized my future had to be in food.
Logically i continued my education by getting a degree in Nutrition and Health sciences at the University of applied sciences in Amsterdam.
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