Job Overview
We are looking for a detail-oriented Tax Analyst to join a growing finance shared services team. This role is ideal for someone with experience in VAT, tax compliance, finance operations, general ledger reconciliation, SAP, AP, AR, intercompany, or shared services.
As a Tax Analyst, you will support VAT controlling, VAT reporting, tax compliance, month-end activities, and process improvement initiatives. You will work closely with internal finance teams, regional tax stakeholders, and external advisors to ensure accurate, complete, and timely tax-related deliverables. The original role focuses on VAT controlling and postings, VAT reporting, statutory submissions, GL reconciliations, and collaboration with AP, AR, intercompany, treasury, and finance teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform general ledger reconciliations and ensure accuracy of VAT-related accounts.
- Prepare IFRS postings, VAT balance revaluations, GLSU entries, corrections, manual VAT postings, accruals, and provisions.
- Maintain VAT controlling files using SAP data and perform first-level VAT controlling based on SOPs and work instructions.
- Analyze invoices, clear open items in VAT accounts, and monitor VAT balances, corrections, and outstanding items.
- Execute VAT settlements and support month-end closing activities related to VAT.
- Prepare and submit VAT returns, Intrastat, ECSL, CBAM, and other statutory or statistical reports.
- Coordinate report submissions with tax authorities, external advisors, and internal stakeholders.
- Prepare VAT receivables reporting, balance confirmations, aging analysis, refund tracking, quarterly VAT controls, and VAT cash flow forecasts.
- Provide accurate data and analysis for VAT receivables and other tax reporting requirements.
- Ensure proper archiving of tax documentation and supporting records in line with compliance requirements.
- Monitor tax-related corrections and follow up with AP, AR, intercompany, finance, and other teams to ensure timely resolution.
- Prepare manual payment requests related to tax obligations.
- Support process documentation, VAT work instructions, process guidelines, automation, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external advisors to resolve tax-related issues and ensure compliance with deadlines.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, or any related field.
- At least 1 to 3 years of experience in VAT, tax compliance, finance operations, AP, AR, intercompany, or similar finance roles.
- Strong foundation in accounting principles and basic VAT concepts.
- Experience using ERP systems; SAP experience is preferred.
- Experience in a BPO or shared services environment is preferred.
- Experience in process migration or offshoring is an advantage.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in processing, reconciliation, and reporting.
- Good communication, coordination, and teamwork skills.
- Able to identify discrepancies and support issue resolution.
- Willing to learn and develop deeper tax and VAT expertise.
- Flexible and adaptable to shifting schedules or business requirements.
- Self-starter with a strong work ethic and positive working attitude.
- Able to build good working relationships with internal stakeholders.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to build a career in Tax, VAT, and Finance Operations.
- Exposure to global finance processes and regional tax requirements.
- Professional shared services environment with opportunities for learning and development.
- Experience in VAT reporting, statutory compliance, SAP, and process improvement.
- Collaborative team culture with cross-functional stakeholder exposure.
