VAT Analyst (Fixed-term contract)

Job Description

Remote is seeking a VAT Analyst to join their VAT Team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The VAT Team is responsible for Remote’s VAT matters worldwide. The ideal candidate will have experience in a tax department, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.Remote is solving modern organizations’ biggest challenge – navigating global employment compliantly with ease. They make it possible for businesses of all sizes to recruit, pay, and manage international teams.Responsibilities:

• Prepare and submit VAT Returns and other connected reports in several jurisdictions (EMEA/APAC)
• Work with tax advisors to prepare and submit reports connected with Remote VAT obligations.
• Reconcile VAT accounts and analyse discrepancies to ensure accuracy of the ERP data.
• Liaise with accounts payable, accounts receivable and accounting team in order to review individual transactions and make any necessary corrections.
• Analyse invoices to ensure compliance with local tax law and proper tax treatment and request corrections if necessary.
• Manage and ensure compliance with e-invoicing regulations across multiple EMEA/APAC jurisdictions.
• Assist in VAT registrations and de-registrations.
• Support the team in VAT audits.
• Support on ad hoc research and projects as needed, including expansion into new countries and VAT treatment of new operations.
• Monitor legislative changes in VAT laws and assess their impact on the business.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance VAT reporting efficiency.
• Perform VAT number checks to ensure compliance with VAT regulations.
• Regularly review and update VAT records, ensuring accuracy for invoicing and reporting.
• Work together with the tax technology team to ensure the used source data is accurate

Requirements:

• Experience working in a Tax department (big 4 environment focused in tax and reporting), namely in preparing and filing tax returns
• SAP experience (not mandatory)
• Hold a bachelor’s or master degree in Tax, Accounting, Finance, Management or similar - to be a chartered accountant (ACA, ACCA, CTA, CPA or similar) will be highly valued
• To be a team-player driven by excellence, good organisation skills and attention to details
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced challenging environment
• Writes and speaks fluent English
• Strong analytical skills

Remote offers:

• Work from anywhere
• Flexible paid time off
• Flexible working hours
• 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Mental health support services
• Stock options
• Learning budget
• Home office budget & IT equipment
• Budget for local in-person social events or co-working spaces