Indirect Tax Accountant

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets.

We’re driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life’ and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success.

Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Purpose: The role of a Indirect Tax Accountanct/Senior Indirect Tax Accountant is supporting International VAT Manager, located in Warsaw in respect of Elanco’s VAT/GST area and cooperating directly with external advisors and in-country business around the world.

The role requires a comprehensive understanding of VAT requirements and practice.

Location:  Warsaw, Poland

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables:



* Provide advice on basic VAT questions to Finance,.


* Cooperation with IT in the process of VAT set-up in SAP.


* Compliance of indirect taxes for Elanco companies Group (in-sourced ones).


* Supporting external service providers in an Indirect Taxes compliance process.


* Work with the finance and accounting functions at to identify deficiencies in VAT reporting processes that may lead to VAT exposures and/or reporting non-compliance, (VAT processes mapping and process improvements).


* Support during tax audits.


* Explain VAT requirements to non-specialist colleagues in a fast-pasted evolving environment.


* Work on preparing compliance process to in-sourcing.

Requirements: 



* In-depth knowledge of a VAT system of at least one EU Member State with at least 2 years of professional experience (within business or advisory company).


* Understanding of EU VAT Directives.


* University degree (preferable in Finance or Accountancy).


* Ability to analyze numerical data in MS Excel.


* Experience with ERP-systems will be a plus.


* Good communication and problem-solving skills.


* Team player who is also able to work independently.


* Fluent in English, (additional languages are an advantage)

We offer:



* Career at one of the leading global animal healthcare companies


* Hybrid work type


* Office located in the center of Warsaw (Rondo Daszynskiego)


* Extra days off


* Flexible working hours


* Sports cards (Multisport), private medical care, life insurance


* Employee Referral Program


* Open and inclusive environment which is supportive and welc...