Vat manager emea Vacatures

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Overview

In this role you will lead VAT compliance and reporting for multiple EMEA jurisdictions, ensuring alignment with local laws and EU directives. You will collaborate with Finance, Tax, and business teams to support cross-border transactions and minimize VAT risk. The position focuses on process standardization, controls, and accurate statutory reporting, with exposure to audits and regulatory interactions. You will drive VAT efficiency and provide advisory support for new business models and country expansions. This is an opportunity to shape regional VAT practice within a multinational manufacturing group.

Verantwoordelijkheden

• Prepare, review, and file periodic VAT returns across EMEA
• Manage ESL, Intrastat, and other VAT reporting requirements
• Reconcile VAT GL accounts and review VAT postings in ERP (SAP)
• Support month-end/year-end VAT closing and investigate discrepancies
• Provide VAT advisory on cross-border transactions and new business setups
• Act as main contact for VAT audits and coordinate with external advisors
• Drive standardization and automation of VAT processes across EMEA
• Train and advise non-tax stakeholders on VAT matters
• Collaborate with local finance teams and supply chain on VAT issues
• Ensure timely VAT filings and maintain audit-ready documentation

Belangrijkste vereisten

• 5-8+ years of VAT/indirect tax experience in multinational environments

• Strong knowledge of EMEA VAT regimes (EU VAT Directive, local rules)

• Experience with statutory reporting and audits

• ERP experience, SAP preferred

• Solid IFRS/local GAAP understanding

• Experience with VAT compliance tools or automation is a plus

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Excellent cross-functional communication and multi-jurisdiction management

• strong analytical mindset

• effective communication

• cross-functional collaboration

• VAT compliance

• VAT reporting

• ERP systems (SAP)

Over de vacature

Overview

In this role you drive VAT compliance for our EMEA operations, coordinating with cross-functional teams and Fortive/Fluke finance. You lead VAT reporting, risk management, and process improvements, shaping how we handle VAT across 30 registrations and 25 subsidiaries. You will own VAT automation efforts (Oracle eBTax rules, iTax with 4Apps, e-invoicing) and partner with local tax authorities as needed. You join a dynamic international finance team and influence tax optimization and continuous improvement.

Verantwoordelijkheden

• Monitor and maintain VAT compliance across EMEA with timely VAT returns, EC Sales listings, and Intrastat
• Review VAT returns and ensure accurate, timely completion by involved teams
• Reconcile EC Sales Lists, EC Purchase lists, and Intrastat Declarations for all registrations
• Validate internal processes and transactions for proper VAT accounting
• Maximize efficiencies in operating and reporting systems to reduce VAT liabilities within legal framework
• Liaise with tax authorities during audits and inquiries
• Stay updated on local rules across EMEA and translate impacts to internal processes

Belangrijkste vereisten

• Minimum 5 years of EU VAT Compliance and tax project management in international/US organizations

• Strong knowledge of VAT compliance across multi-EMEA jurisdictions

• Proven ability to initiate and manage change projects

• Ability to identify risks, review effectively, and escalate when needed

• Fluency in English

• Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills

• Hands-on, detail-oriented, able to switch between tactical and strategic issues

• Confident, enthusiastic, and a team player

• High attention to detail and multitasking/prioritization abilities

• communication

• interpersonal skills

• ownership

• EU VAT compliance

• VAT reporting (EC Sales, Intrastat)

• Oracle eBTax Rules