Senior Tax Analyst - Fixed term project

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Your Role: Senior Tax Analyst - Fixed term project 

This position will be cooperating with the EMEA VAT Manager, located in Warsaw, in respect of Elanco’s VAT/GST area, external advisors and in-country business around the world.

This is a fixed-term role for a period of six months.

Your Responsibilities:  


* Prepare and submit VAT returns for assigned countries across the EMEA region, ensuring timely and accurate compliance with local VAT regulations.


* Perform peer reviews of VAT returns prepared by team members to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to internal quality standards, while also supporting knowledge sharing, professional development, and collaboration within the EMEA VAT team.


* Provide ad hoc VAT advisory support to local Finance teams, including guidance on complex VAT matters and assistance during tax audits and reviews of locally managed VAT compliance processes.


* Collaborate closely with direct tax, customs, and other tax colleagues on cross-functional matters, including the VAT implications of transfer pricing adjustments and other business transactions.


* Partner with Information Technology (IT) teams to support VAT-related SAP configuration, process improvements, and system enhancements.


* Monitor VAT developments and contribute to the continuous improvement of VAT compliance processes, controls, and risk management practices across the EMEA region.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications): 


* In-depth knowledge of a VAT system of at least one EU Member State with at least 4 years of VAT experience (within business or advisory company).


* Openness to fixed-term projects


* Understanding of EU VAT Directives.


* University degree (preferable in Finance or Accountancy).


* Ability to analyze numerical data in MS Excel.


* Experience with ERP-systems (SAP) is preferred.


* Good communication and problem-solving skills.


* Fluency in English language.

Additional Information: 


* Travel: 0-10%


* Location:  Elanco Solution Center Sp.z o.o., rondo Ignacego Daszyńskiego 2b, Warszawa, Poland - H...