VAT Manager, Global Telecoms Company, London, to £70k

A global telecommunications company is looking for a VAT Manager to join the Tax Risk Control Department in London. A role with an advisory focus, looking at VAT risk, policy and processes, it's a great opportunity for a tax specialist with at least four years' experience.

Key Responsibilities
* Support the continued development of a leading risk management framework and methodology to meet HQ requirements and manage global tax risk
* Performance of independent tax risk reviews and reporting. Proactive review of country operations, VAT policies and processes and internal VAT accounting solutions
* Identify, monitor and report the management and resolution of VAT risks to Global CFO and BPO
* Support the Indirect Tax Director in the development and delivery of VAT work plan and solutions
* Ensure overall work plan of the Tax Risk Control Department is properly aligned with the Indirect Tax risk objectives and Indirect Tax developments
* Provide commercially focused assessment and analysis of VAT risks
* Evaluating business and corporate strategy for VAT policy, process and operations
* Align VAT risk with current legislative developments and practice
* Monitor and manage VAT legislative developments as well as guidance issued by the OECD
* Managing external advisers and consultants in connection with the risk reviews

Skills / Experience
* 4+ years' specialist VAT related work experience within specialist tax consultancy, tax authority or industry
* Experience of telecommunication or consumer electronics sector is preferred
* Working knowledge of EU VAT systems and OECD guidelines
* Knowledge of tax risk management approach and tax audit strategies desired
* Good understanding of general accounting principles and sound commercial awareness essential
* Self-starter with strong project management and organization skills
* Excellent computer literacy skills
* Strong written and spoken English skills
* Chinese language skills would be an advantage but is not essential
* Knowledge of data analytic software and techniques an advantage
* Degree with a preference of a major in Economics, Accounting or Finance
* Chartered Tax Adviser, Accountant or equivalent qualification