(Senior) VAT Professional, Aerospace Multinational, Hamburg

Overview

I am currently working on behalf of a large multinational who is a world leader in the Aerospace sector. My client is currently looking to hire two positions, a senior VAT lead and a VAT specialist for the EMEA region. These are newly created roles where you will be responsible for the implementation of all VAT and other indirect tax related projects globally. You will also have the opportunity to work on interesting process improvement projects. The Lead position has direct managerial responsibility.

German language is not necessary.

Responsibilities

The role will require VAT support to the business, including but not limited to sales, procurement and VAT Accountants. It will require the individual to provide VAT related advice and support to finance operations and sales teams for each European country (mainly Germany, Italy, France and UK); advise on VAT implications of new business activities such as new customer or supplier programs.

Key Tasks:
Provide complete, accurate and timely VAT advice to colleagues in the business to ensure VAT effective operation
Carry out ad hoc projects to review selected business activities and processes to manage VAT risks.
Oversee the preparation of source documentation in order to compile accurate UK and European VAT returns from source data
Prepare, identify, and create all chain supply transactions generated within the system, ensuring that the invoicing to the customer is managed in a timely and accurate manner.
Manage the adjustments derived from the VAT returns reconciliations with the GL in working collaboration with the country accounting teams by liaising with the relevant teams to obtain accurate data and documentation and ensure all adjustments are completed.
The ability to manage in house system projects both from a sales invoicing and basic VAT technical perspective.
Ensure full compliance with all VAT regulations for invoicing is maintained at all times.
Ability to support and advise the business in business transactions and sales support from a VAT prospective.
Ensure internal processes are VAT compliant, drive improvements in the efficiency of internal VAT-related processes.
Flexible management of workload to facilitate to assistance on ad hoc issues.

Your Experience

Several years' finance experience or an equivalent combination of formal education, on-the-job training, and/or work and life experience.
Minimum 3 years' European VAT knowledge.