VAT Specialist
RK HR Management
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India1h agovia LinkedIn
Key Responsibilities
- VAT Preparation & Return Filing
- Prepare EU and UK VAT returns on a periodic basis (monthly/quarterly).
- File VAT returns with external consultants or relevant tax authorities across the EU/UK region, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
- Maintain a filing calendar and track submission deadlines to avoid penalties and interest.
- Support OSS/IOSS and non-Union scheme registrations and filings where applicable.
- VAT Reconciliation
- Perform monthly VAT reconciliations between Oracle Net Suite/SAP S/4HANA general ledger balances and VAT return figures.
- Reconcile input and output VAT, identify discrepancies, and resolve variances in coordination with the accounts team.
- Prepare reconciliation working papers and supporting documentation for review and audit trails.
- VAT Compliance & Advisory Support
- Apply up-to-date knowledge of EU/UK VAT law, rules, and regulations to ensure compliance across all jurisdictions.
- Support the application of correct VAT treatment to transactions (place of supply, reverse charge, intra-community supplies, exports, B2B/B2C rules).
- VAT Audit & Assessment
- Handle VAT audits and assessments initiated by EU/UK tax authorities; prepare responses, documentation, and supporting evidence.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external advisors to resolve audit queries and disputes.
- Manage correspondence with tax authorities regarding assessments, refunds, and reassessments.
- Systems & Process
- Work extensively with Oracle Net Suite/SAP S/4HANA to extract, validate, and report VAT-relevant data.
- Use Microsoft Excel (advanced) for data analysis and reconciliations.
- Identify process improvement opportunities to streamline VAT compliance workflows.
- Communication & Stakeholder Management
- Communicate effectively with EU/UK-based teams, tax advisors, and finance counterparts.
- Clearly explain VAT positions, queries, and requirements to non-tax stakeholders.
- Maintain professional correspondence with external tax authorities and consultants.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Oracle Net Suite
- SAP S/4HANA
- Microsoft Excel (advanced)