Tax Analyst | VAT & Finance Operations

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.