Indirect Tax Technology Expert

The company

This multinational technology business is leading the way in advanced product development and service delivery to its millions of customers around the world. They have consistently exceeded their annual revenue targets and are growing at a healthy pace as a result of the exceptionally talented work force they employ and the innovative working culture that they instill.

The role

This is a key strategic hire for the business where the successful incumbent will work as part of the global Centre of Excellence to provide tax technology and IT systems development solutions focused on managing European Indirect Taxes.

Key responsibilities

* Manage implementation roll outs for VAT processes, risk management and VAT automation.
* Identify systems process improvement opportunities for existing processes and controls and drive positive change.
* Assist with review and maintenance of indirect tax compliance process controls and provide VAT Technology guidance for the business and tax teams.
* Participate in ERP & IT structure design and initiate system strategy planning and follow through to deployments based on project needs.
* Manage & monitor Tax Automation Functions in ERP, such as VAT Codes, and Indirect Tax reporting functions.

About you

The successful incumbent must be able to work in a non-structured environment and possess the following skills/experience:

* 5+ year's Indirect Tax work experience within Big 4 or industry with extensive knowledge of Indirect Taxes across Europe or globally.
* Working knowledge of Indirect Tax compliance processes, from data extraction to return submission.
* Working knowledge of ERP systems and Indirect tax technology solution areas (with Oracle R12 experience a distinct advantage) and solutions within Big 4 or industry with a strong IT focus (this experience is not essential but would be an advantage).
* Excellent computer literacy skills, including advanced Excel skills, Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) and interest in understanding and resolving systems issues (this experience is not essential but would be an advantage).
* Good understanding of general accounting principles and sound commercial awareness essential.
* Good organisational and project management skills and ability to prioritise personal workload.
* Strong project management skills and able to step into VAT technical projects including cross border movement of goods.
* Willingness to travel up to 35%.

Next steps

Should you be interested in discussing this opportunity further, please contact Warren Williams

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.