Manager Indirect Tax

As a VAT specialist, you will provide VAT guidance to Pan-European business organizations, including the ITC VAT Compliance group, ensuring sound processes around VAT, Intrastat, and sales listings compliance.

What you will do:

• Support commercial teams on day-to-day business activities, including assistance with tax functionalities in core and partner systems.
• Monitor and pro-actively identify possible Indirect Tax risks and opportunities for streamlining and improving indirect tax processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Support and resolve VAT audits and inquiries from tax authorities within the EMEA and Canada region.
• Maintain contacts with Tax authorities and communicate with external VAT advisors for compliance and advisory matters.
• Participate in the development and implementation of tax strategy.
• Identify and implement Indirect Tax planning opportunities to maximize global tax efficiency and minimize the global Indirect Tax burden of the Company within the EMEA and Canada region.
• Participate as VAT stakeholder during business projects to ensure timely and effective Go-Lives.
• Manage mapping, set up, and maintenance of business processes in various ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JDE), ensuring procedures and controls comply with VAT. Liaise with business partners to achieve implementation of required changes.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies that can improve indirect tax processes.
• Collaborate with IT teams and/or external system developers to translate business/tax requirements into technical solutions, as well as to test, implement, and enhance tax technology solutions for automation and efficiency.
• Build and foster strong working relationships with Business Unit Tax Support colleagues and cross-functional departments.
• Develop, manage, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures.
• Work with local finance and SSC teams to ensure transactions are reflected properly.

What you will need:

• University degree or equivalent plus 6+ years’ experience in a Big 4 or multinational organization.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to make important decisions based on the analysis of information.
• Good communication and persuasion skills.
• Ability to communicate complex issues to non-tax professionals with different backgrounds.

• Experience with clients/projects relating to international trade, e.g., dealing with cross-border supplies, chain transactions, etc.
• Experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP, JDE, and Vertex) and affinity with technology solutions.

What we offer:

Collaborative and Inclusive Environment: Join a team that values diversity and inclusion, fostering a supportive and innovative workplace.

Professional Growth: Access continuous professional development opportunities, including training, workshops, and career advancement programs.

Competitive Benefits: Receive a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and additional perks such as wellness programs and employee discounts.

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with flexible working hours and remote work options.

Stryker ERGs: We have many Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) which foster an inclusive workplace, e.g., Stryker's Allies for All Abilities (3A), Stryker's Allies for Equality (SAFE), Stryker's Women's Network (SWN), Stryker's Emerging Professionals (SEP), etc.