Senior VAT Operations Analyst

Senior VAT Operations Analyst

Ensure timely, complete and correct filing of VAT returns, ESL, Intrastat, SAF-T and similar filings with tax authorities in the EMEA region. As part of the Corporate Finance community, you will report into the Tax Operations Lead and have a close connection to Group Taxation’s Indirect Tax Managers.

Those with compliance skills are the prime candidates to break into the tax technology space. As a decision-maker, you’ll be able to think critically, suggest changes, and solve problems, building your profile in the team as it grows. If you are a finance, tax, or data compliance professional who is prepared to be hands-on and embrace tax technology, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

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Key Responsibilities

• Review and secure timely filing of Indirect Tax-related reporting to tax authorities via OneSource (Domestic VAT returns, Sales and Purchase listings, Intrastat reporting, SAF-T filings, and other e-reporting requirements);
• Manage tax audits and secure management reporting thereof;
• Continuous engagement with Indirect Tax team on findings, challenges, and changes;
• Secure follow-up activities on non-compliant transactions and/or processes;
• Drive process improvements and automation (e.g., through VAT compliance reporting solutions/Celonis);
• Communicate with and manage external tax consultants;
• Support projects from an Indirect Tax compliance perspective (e.g., new businesses set-up, changes in legislation, automation, Tax/VAT master data elements, etc.);
• Develop, implement, and execute new solid preventive and detective controls as part of Company’s Tax Control Framework.

We Bring

• A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome;
• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future;
• A space to grow and shape your tax career by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset;
• A role in the compliance space where you are working with multiple jurisdictions, ensuring that you're progressing both vertically and horizontally;
• The opportunity to work for a company that keeps on evolving. So you will always be learning while continuously having to adapt to global nuances and technological implementations;
• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally.

You Bring

• HBO or University degree in Finance (accounting) and/or Taxation and have some years of relevant experience with Indirect tax compliance in EMEA;
• You have a strong VAT accounting background and have worked in an international, preferably in-house environment;
• Excellent analytical and communication skills with the ability to build strong working relationships;
• You are both a team player and a self-starter who is able to work effectively and autonomously;
• Being thorough, detail-oriented, and diligent in analyzing tax data (advanced in Excel, Power BI, or similar tools);
• Possess an innovative mindset and able to understand complex technical VAT advice and connect the dots to compliance processes and (ERP)-systems and tools;
• Have the ability to drive process improvements and automation;
• Excellent command of the English language. Another European language is considered a plus, especially Polish, French, or German.

The Application Process

Interested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume in English via our career portal. If you have any questions, please contact Martin Zwart, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner at martin.zwart@dsm-firmenich.com.

Equal Opportunities Commitment

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drive unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate; there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich. dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. dsm-firmenich people are as diverse as our customers. For us, that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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