- Managing the COE and Co-Sourcing relationship on a daily basis
- Leading on transitions of reporting processes to a centralized model
- Managing and supervising reporting for assigned territories:
- Performing quality controls, and approving timely VAT payments
- Ensuring internal and statutory deadlines are met
- Identifying, mitigating, and resolving any opportunities, risks and errors
- Maintaining the integrity and accuracy of VAT reporting data
- Working closely with advisors on the end-to-end reporting process
- Optimizing VAT/GST working capital [e.g., refunds, bad debts etc.]
- Supporting and managing indirect tax external audits and controversies
- Developing guidelines and training programs for the business
- Supporting restructuring projects from a compliance perspective
- Supporting on functional requirements for ERP and boundary systems
- Assisting in implementation of e-invoicing and digital reporting initiatives
- Driving improvements and efficiencies in processes and reporting
Critical to success:
- Proven track record of managing indirect tax compliance in multiple territories.
- A critical thinker who can challenge processes, quickly flag risks, and offer up mitigation strategies
- Ability to interact with senior internal stakeholders, auditors, and advisors
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail within a rapidly changing environment
- An independent worker who can lead projects from start to finish whilst sharing knowledge with team members
- The ability to prioritize competing demands on time.
- Ability to manage and develop team members
Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:
- Accounting and tax qualifications
- IT literate including knowledge of SAP or similar systems
- 8-10 years of experience working in indirect tax compliance.
- Good personal skills with a hands-on team-oriented attitude.
- Commitment to teamwork through relationship-building, reliability and collaboration.
- Experience of working in an international organisation supporting cross-functional teams and multiple businesses.
- Experience of providing indirect analysis and recommendations to Director/VP level.
- Experience of managing relationships with tax authorities and tax advisors.
- Strong interpersonal, written and oral communications skills.
- English essential, other language skills extremely useful.
