EU VAT Analyst
EU VAT Analyst
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Description: EU VAT Analyst
The EU VAT Analyst is a dynamic role reporting directly to the European VAT Director and working with all of Levis European departments San Francisco headquarters and outside service providers. The job involves assisting with our European tax compliance activities providing ad hoc advisory and special project support to the business on tax matters working with taxing authorities on audits and other requests and providing tax training.
Key Results: Ensure European Levis entities are in compliance with tax reporting responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
Compliance and Reporting:
- Ensure compliance with EU VAT regulations and directives;
- Ensure that the VATrelated information in the ERP system is complete and accurate;
- Implement process improvements to improve efficiency and accuracy in VAT reporting;
- Ensure European affiliates are in compliance with direct tax reporting responsibilities including review of tax returns ensure timely filing of withholding tax formalities obtain tax residency certificates etc.;
- Monitor tax prepayments European affiliates;
- Monitor changes in EU VAT legislation and update internal processes accordingly.
Support and Coordination:
- Work closely with our external VAT compliance outsourcing partner to ensure timely filings and payments;
- Provide guidance and support on EU VAT matters within the organization;
- Liaise with EU tax authorities on VATrelated issues;
- Assist the HQ Finance team/external service providers with VAT accounting processes (VAT Netting reconciliation Manual VAT entries etc.
Audits:
- Resolve day to day VAT queries with respect to AP AR and intercompany;
- Assist with VAT audits and other queries from tax authorities across Europe;
- Assist in corporate income tax audit defense;
Projects:
- Assist with the implementation of SAFT & Mandatory einvoicing projects across Europe;
- Assist with the daytoday compliance activities related to SAFT & Mandatory einvoicing requirements;
- Ad hoc support with tax projects
Education:
Bachelor or masters degree in finance Economics Tax or Law
Technical knowledge:
- Up to 3 years of experience in EU VAT and direct tax compliance preferably within a Consulting firm or international company;
- Good understanding of EU VAT regulations and directives;
- Good understanding of corporate income tax compliances rules in European countries;
- Able to act as a key liaison with the external service providers and internal finance teams to ensure VAT and corporate income tax compliance requirements and objectives are achieved;
- Familiarity with digital VAT reporting tools and platforms;
- Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex tax legislation;
- Experience with VAT and corporate income tax audits is a plus;
- Experience with SAFT and/or mandatory einvoicing requirements is a plus;
- Experience with SAP is a plus
Other competencies:
- Proficiency in English (both written and oral);
- Working knowledge of the Romanian language is a plus;
- Strong problemsolving skills ability to work independently and a team player.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to adapt to changing regulations and work in a fastpaced environment.
While most requirements are essential to be successful in the job some requirements may be further developed in the role over time through a development plan. These requirements can also evolve over time.
LOCATION
Warsaw PolandFULL TIME/PART TIME
Full timeCurrent LS&Co Employees apply via your Workday account.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
