Overview
We are hiring!
EuroChem is one of the leading suppliers of fertilizers with a long-standing presence in Europe and many countries in overseas. With our broad product portfolio, we offer crop nutrition solutions for every application, including field fertilization, fertigation and foliar fertilization. The EuroChem Group is vertically integrated, with activities ranging from mining to fertilizer production, logistics and distribution. At the Mannheim site, around 75 employees work in the area of Supply Chain, Sales, R&D and Corporate functions. We are looking for a committed and qualified
Senior Group VAT Manager (m/f/d)
all gender identities are hereby explicitly addressed
As an EU & German VAT and direct tax expert you will be responsible for indirect tax and customs like VAT reporting, advisory and risk management for several European companies and direct tax e.g. like monthly calculations of CIT and Trade tax accruals and payments, deferred tax positions for the IFRS reporting, assistance with Transfer Pricing as well as CIT and Trade Tax declaration for the German legal entity. Other activities like e.g. VAT and Tax audits and advisory or Intercompany Agreements are also part of your responsibilities.
Senior Group VAT Manager (m/f/d)
all gender identities are hereby explicitly addressed
As an EU & German VAT and direct tax expert you will be responsible for indirect tax and customs like VAT reporting, advisory and risk management for several European companies and direct tax e.g. like monthly calculations of CIT and Trade tax accruals and payments, deferred tax positions for the IFRS reporting, assistance with Transfer Pricing as well as CIT and Trade Tax declaration for the German legal entity. Other activities like e.g. VAT and Tax audits and advisory or Intercompany Agreements are also part of your responsibilities.
Your tasks in details:
Indirect tax and customs
VAT reporting for several European Group companies, inclusive Intrastat, EU sales list & Z4
Act in an advisory capacity to the business, advise to VAT related questions, responding to day to day queries and providing indirect tax related support for business projects
Maintain VAT risk analytics, policies, processes & systems ensuring compliance with EU regulations and ensure VAT risk is managed appropriately for all business transactions
Creation of VAT Operation Models in SAP, for all European EuroChem Group companies and serve as the main contact point to the IT team, with regard of VAT related SAP requirements
Carry out special projects to make sure new business scenarios are correctly implemented and managed from a VAT point of view
Analyze and support the implementation of changes to VAT legislation
Set up new VAT registrations upon request of management
Build knowledge of VAT legislation in Europe, and potential case law developments that may impact the business
Develop key relationships e.g. with the Sales Support or Supply Chain management team, delivering on compliance requirements and advising on wide range of VAT issues
Assist the Supply Chain management team in complex Customs related matters across EU
Direct tax and other activities
Monthly calculations of CIT and Trade tax accruals and payments, deferred tax positions for the IFRS reporting, Transfer Pricing reporting; CIT and Trade Tax annual declaration for the German legal Entity
Assist in preparation and review of transfer pricing documentation
VAT audits‘ support in several countries, mainly DACH, as well as Direct Tax Audits in Germany
Review and check of Tax statement & IHK statements
Preparation/Review of Intercompany Agreements
Administration of external advisers and cooperating with other Group tax experts, mainly on VAT matters
Your qualification:
Successfully completed commercial apprenticeship with technical training on EU VAT and knowledge of direct taxes in Germany or successfully completed studies with a focus on finance, German & EU taxes or any business administration related function
8 to 15 years of relevant professional experience, preferably in industry
Strong knowledge of EU VAT and sound knowledge of direct taxes in Germany
Strong communications skills and ability to explain complex matters to non-tax experts
Very good written and spoken English and German language skills
Detail-oriented individual who takes ownership of projects, is organized, possesses excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and is able to deliver on tight deadlines
Good handling of the MS Office package
A high degree of responsibility, commitment, flexibility and reliability round off your profile accordingly
Like to work independently and on your own responsibility? Entrepreneurial thinking and acting is a matter of course for you? Then we should get to know each other! Please send your detailed CV in English to Human Resources, attention Andreas Wagner Andreas.Wagner@eurochemgroup.com