Tax / Vat Analyst (Cork)

Brightwater

Cork

Tax / VAT Analyst (Cork. Our client is a global pharmaceutical organisation with its Global Business Centre based in Cork. The role of a VAT Analyst is to support our European affiliates in meeting all VAT, Intrastat, EC Sales List & SAF-T obligations as set out under EU and domestic law and to ensure that VAT is accounted for correctly in our financial statements. Duties: Be seen as a “go-to” information resource for all VAT, Intrastat, EC Sales List & SAF-T related queries. Prepare the periodic VAT, Intrastat, EC Sales List & SAF-T reports for review by the local affiliate prior to final submission to the affiliate tax authorities. Coordinate & complete all necessary VAT postings for month/quarter/year end close activities. Ensure governance of, as well as support for, the external BPO team, regarding the quality of VAT related entries. Prepare/Review/Approve VAT account reconciliations in accordance with internal reconciliation methodology. Review key VAT metrics & communicate to stakeholders to ensure key deliverables are being met whilst identifying and implementing initiatives to improve. Support regional VAT projects. Support the overall VAT team by demonstrating flexibility in providing cover for team members and training of new team members. Basic Qualifications: 2 years experience in Finance/VAT function or public accounting practice, preferably with in-depth knowledge of US GAAP/IFRS technical accounting. Accounting / Finance degree (Undergraduate or Masters as required for certification. Tax Professional, CPA, CIMA, ACCA, Chartered Accountant or equivalent. Additional Skills/Preferences: Ability to handle complexity and utilize analytical skills, with attention to detail. Ability to proactively & effectively analyse & resolve problems. Ability to effectively prioritize and complete key tasks and deliverables whilst demonstrating full ownership & accountability. Ability to respond flexibly and empathetically to customer needs, managing their expectations effectively. Ability to work in global team environment & communicate effectively with internal business partners of all levels & disciplines, as well as external Business Process Outsourced organisation team members. Experience with SAP Finance Modules, Business Warehouse or Business Objects. MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Toapply for this role send your cv via the portal provided or alternatively contact Tom Wilkinson on 021 4221000. This job originally appeared on RecruitIreland.com.

2318 days ago