Job responsibilities

• Own oversight of VAT returns and indirect tax reporting obligations for a portfolio of European legal entities.
• Partner closely with offshore teams to ensure high-quality, efficient and well-controlled delivery of compliance activities.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives and control enhancements across the region.
• Monitor and assess indirect tax risks, regulatory developments and emerging obligations across assigned jurisdictions.
• Identify and lead the resolution of VAT issues.
• Support tax audits, enquiries and other risk management activities.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Partner with VAT and tax specialists across the Global Corporate Tax team to address technical matters and emerging tax developments.
• Contribute ideas and challenge constructively to support the continued evolution of the EMEA VAT operating model.

 

Required qualifications, skills and capabilities

• Strong European VAT knowledge, ideally including experience within financial services.
• Experience managing or overseeing VAT compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• A practical, hands-on approach.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership and collaborate effectively as part of a team.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions, locations and cultures.
• A continuous improvement mindset and confidence to contribute ideas, challenge constructively and help drive positive change.
• Curiosity, resilience and a genuine desire to learn and develop.

Lead VAT initiatives, own complex challenges, solve issues and promote meaningful change as an experienced tax professional