Responsibilities
- Manage daily operations of the tax team within the shared service center.
- Support the development of the tax team and contribute to expanding the tax function.
- Oversee and execute key accounting tasks related to indirect tax compliance.
- Coordinate local tax processes, including timely cash tax payments and accurate submission of VAT, ESL, and Intrastat filings.
- Monitor key performance indicators and internal controls to maintain process efficiency and integrity.
- Engage with stakeholders to ensure reliable VAT reporting and uphold effective accounting policies, procedures, and controls that support decision-making.
- Drive continuous improvement and standardization of tax processes to enhance quality and efficiency.
- Lead the accurate configuration of indirect tax rates and logic within SAP systems.
- Ensure all supervised jurisdictions comply fully with applicable local VAT laws and regulations.
- Track changes in tax legislation, and initiate and implement required process updates.
- Deliver training and guidance to internal teams involved in VAT processes.
- Support audit activities, including group, statutory, and tax audits.
- Maintain proper documentation and record retention practices.
- Provide proactive VAT support to business units, including Sales, Finance, Logistics, and Shared Service Center teams.
- Lead or participate in projects related to indirect taxation.
- Ensure balanced workload distribution and full team coverage within the tax function.
- Complete additional duties and assignments as needed.