CHEP helps move more goods to more people in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets crates and containers. We employ approximately 13000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model the worlds biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently safely and with less environmental impact.

What does that mean for you Youll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere and small enough to get you there sooner. Youll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. Youll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through ourHybrid Work Model.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities May Include:

• Own and oversee endtoend indirect tax compliance for CEP across Europe including VAT registrations filings refunds and regulatory obligations across 27 jurisdictions
• Ensure technical accuracy and robust governance of VAT returns EC Sales Lists Intrastat and related filings whether prepared inhouse or by external providers
• Act as the primary escalation point for complex indirect tax issues including crossborder pooling leasing and supplychain transactions
• Manage and coordinate external tax advisors and compliance providers and partner closely with Finance Accounting Supply Chain Treasury and IT
• Identify assess and mitigate indirect tax risks maintain strong audit trails and manage tax authority enquiries and internal/external audits
• Drive continuous improvement and futureproofing of VAT processes reducing manual effort strengthening controls and improving efficiency
• Lead or support tax technology and transformation initiatives including einvoicing digital reporting ERP changes and compliance automation
• Maintain clear process documentation provide practical guidance to stakeholders and support wider Group tax initiatives as required

Your background and skillset:

• University Graduate degree and certified Tax/ Accountancy qualification
• 7 years experience in Indirect tax role with experience gained in Big 4/Tier A accountancy firm or Blue-Chip in-house tax department
• Strong experience in EU VAT compliance including cross-border transactions and non-domestic VAT recovery
• Demonstrable experience overseeing largevalue VAT refund claims and managing interactions with tax authorities to achieve timely recovery
• Track record of managing outsourced tax compliance providers including setting scope reviewing deliverables and driving service quality
• Experience working within complex organisational and transactional structures
• Solid understanding of SAPbased data extraction and VAT data validation using Excel
• Ability to operate independently with a high level of ownership and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to engage proactively with stakeholders and act as a business partner

Remote Type

Skills to succeed in the role

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly with respect and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color sex age national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal state or local protected class.

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