Junior VAT Specialist

Job Purpose

We are looking for a Junior VAT Specialist to join our VAT team and support the accurate, efficient, and timely preparation of VAT returns and INTRASTAT reporting, as well as handling day-to-day ad hoc requests, and providing business and audit support. Following onboarding, you will take full ownership of your responsibilities, managing them independently while ensuring accuracy and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare VAT returns in the assigned scope accurately and on time
• Prepare INTRASTAT returns in the assigned scope
• Analyze data used for VAT/INTRASTAT reporting, identify discrepancies, make corrections, and cooperate with process stakeholders in resolving root causes in data processing
• Handle ad hoc requests and prepare internal reports as needed
• Perform accounting tasks within the VAT process
• Support audits by collecting documentation and responding to audit questions
• Update KPI reports and ensure high data quality
• Keep up to date procedures and work instructions
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and controls

Qualifications & Experience Required

Education, Master, other certification:

• Education in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related area is an advantage; basic understanding of EU VAT rules is expected

Experience:

• Initial experience in tax or accounting is an advantage

Technical Skills:

• Basic knowledge of EU VAT regulations
• Knowledge of SAP (as an advantage)
• Experience in preparing VAT and/or INTRASTAT returns (as an advantage)
• Experience working in SSC/BPO environments (as an advantage)

Languages Skills:

• Communicative English skills

Soft/Behavioral Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work under time pressure and meet deadlines
• Teamwork mindset and strong customer focus
• Responsibility and confidentiality when working with data
• Willingness to learn and develop in VAT