Vat Team Leader

- Manage the VAT compliance team of 8 people
- Resolving tax issues (VAT returns, VAT listings, VAT representations)
- Support the EMEA VAT Manager to perform audit in the VAT returns or reconciliation and VAT compliance issues; owner of VAT accounts
- Control and advice on VAT documentation and transactions flow
- External contacts with advisors and (foreign) tax authorities
- Liaise with the EMEA VAT Manager in training accounting staff on European VAT
- Manage balance sheet liabilities with respect to VAT
- Setting up, maintaining and auditing VAT reporting
- Advice the accounting department with respect to invoicing requirements for different countries and correct VAT treatment of invoices
- Assist the EMEA VAT Manager, advising management and business partners on VAT compliance issues
- Pro-active interface during mergers and acquisitions

- Master degree in Accountancy, Finance or Economics
- Min 3 years of experience in EU VAT advisory and EU VAT compliance within (preferably) Big Four or multinational environment
- Strong team management skills, able to motivate and empower team members
- Possesses strong analytical skills, including the ability to understand and deal with dynamic business issues
- Ability to explain complex issues in a clear and concise manner
- Pragmatic approach to problem solving
- Ability to focus on priorities, and timely and effective work execution
- Possesses good communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills in English