VAT Manager (Advisory)

About the role

The VAT Manager (Advisory) reports directly to the Head of Indirect Taxes and provides strategic VAT advisory support to the business, focusing on new transactions, structures and commercial flows. The role also plays a key part in VAT workstreams linked to the ORACLE implementation and other technology projects, while driving automation and process improvements to improve efficiency, accuracy and controls across VAT processes.

Key responsibilities

• Provide VAT advisory services on commercial transactions, new structures and cross-border flows
• Analyse cross-border flows of goods and services to identify and mitigate VAT risks across jurisdictions
• Lead VAT workstreams in the ORACLE implementation, embedding correct VAT determination, reporting and compliance
• Drive tax technology and automation initiatives to improve VAT processes
• Advise Finance, Legal, Operations and Trading on VAT implications of business decisions
• Support M&A transactions with VAT due diligence and integration
• Monitor regulatory developments and implement new reporting requirements such as e-reporting, e-invoicing and real-time digital VAT reporting
• Collaborate with IT teams on technology-driven VAT solutions and support VAT compliance across the Group
• Manage relationships with external advisers, support and lead VAT audits, and respond to ad-hoc VAT queries

Required profile

• University degree in Tax, Law, Economics, Accounting or a related field; a post-graduate VAT qualification is an advantage
• Approximately 5-7 years of VAT experience, preferably from a Big 4 firm or multinational environment
• Experience in VAT advisory and VAT technology/automation projects
• Able to work independently, manage several complex projects at once, and bridge tax technical knowledge with system and process design
• Excellent English, written and spoken; additional languages are an advantage

Required skills

• In-depth knowledge of VAT legislation and regulations (essential)
• Familiarity with customs and excise matters is a big advantage
• ERP implementation experience (e.g. ORACLE, SAP) is highly desirable