Senior VAT Analyst

Description

Diverse business requires VAT filings in a number of jurisdictions globally. Seeking an energetic and enthusiastic VAT Compliance Senior Tax Analyst to work in its International Indirect Tax Compliance team. The position will be responsible (as part of a larger team) for the preparation of Middle East VAT returns and related filings.

Key job responsibilities

• Own critical VAT compliance activities, support internal and external audits, liaise with colleagues across tax and the wider business and participate in business projects on behalf of indirect tax.
• Possess a strong understanding of ERP systems and intermediate to strong technical accounting skills.
• Identify process improvement opportunities for existing processes and controls, and drive positive change across the organisation.
• Prepare, analyse, review and submit Middle East VAT returns and related filings.
• Organise VAT registrations across various jurisdictions.
• Assist with VAT compliance queries from businesses operating across Middle East.
• Assist in the mapping of VAT processes, and identify areas for improvement and solutions for VAT issues.
• Prepare and review month-end VAT account reconciliations.
• Provide internal and external audit support, including data analysis.
• Provide VAT compliance support to colleagues throughout the business and, in particular, accounting groups and contributing and driving preparation of Tax Requirement Documents for tech teams.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional projects with a priority on automation and in-housing.
• Supports business growth and on-boarding of new entities to VAT compliance processes.

Basic qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in tax, accounting, finance, or related field
• 4+ years of experience of working in VAT
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office products at an advanced level, advanced in MS Excel
• Business fluent in English is required any other language skills welcomed (Turkish, Hebrew, Arabic)

Preferred qualifications

• A recognised accounting or tax qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, AAT or similar)
• Able to take ownership of work, implement change, and demonstrate a problem-solving approach
• Able to work to tight deadlines and under pressure
• Collaborate team player who is comfortable with a fast paced and dynamic environment

Benefits