A brand new indirect tax role has been created within this global leader within container pooling service providers. As a company its aim is to be be the world's leading provider of innovative business solutions in equipment pooling services and this is achieved by its passion for success as well as believing in people and teamwork.
Working directly to the European tax director, you will work within this successful tax department as the European VAT Manager.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Ensuring compliance to all European countries specific VAT and customs duties regulations and requirements
Providing support and advice on any VAT and customs duties compliance issues and propose solutions and identify improvements thereto in Europe
Managing the 8th and 13th Directives VAT applications for refunds processes across Europe, including monitor and review the applications for refunds, handling queries from various tax authorities and ensuring an effective system to track and monitor foreign VAT claims and refunds is in place to optimise cash flow.
Work with Tax, the local finance teams, various business teams, external tax advisors and tax authorities on any local VAT and customs duties enquiries and audits/litigation
Risk management reviews of VAT and customs duties across Europe
Provide practical and commercially orientated VAT and /or customs duties advice on projects and transactions across Europe
Provide VAT and customs duties training to CHEP
Monitor changes in VAT and customs duties regulations across Europe and keeping the business and Finance teams aware thereof