Indirect Tax Analyst

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Your Role: Senior Tax Analyst
 

Our Indirect Tax team is growing and is looking for a motivated professional with a passion for VAT.

In this role, you will cooperate with the International VAT Manager, based in Warsaw, supporting Elanco’s VAT/GST activities across different countries and working closely with external advisors and local Finance teams.

The role requires a good understanding of VAT requirements and practices, as well as the ability to work collaboratively in an international environment.
 

Your Responsibilities:



* Prepare VAT returns for assigned countries within the EMEA region, ensuring accuracy and timely compliance with local VAT requirements.


* Perform peer reviews of VAT returns prepared by colleagues, supporting quality, knowledge sharing, and collaboration within the VAT team.


* Provide ad hoc VAT advice to local Finance teams, including support with VAT compliance processes and tax audits.


* Collaborate with Direct Tax, Customs, and other tax colleagues on cross-functional VAT matters, including the treatment of transfer pricing adjustments.


* Work with IT teams on VAT-related SAP setup and process improvements.


* Support the Tax function on VAT aspects of internal projects, including tax risk management reviews.


* Contribute to the continuous improvement of VAT processes and controls across the organization.


* Where needed, support VAT-related topics across other regions, including LATAM and/or APAC.
 

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):



* In-depth knowledge of the VAT system of at least one EU Member State, preferably Iberian countries.


* At least 2 years of professional VAT experience, gained in a business or advisory environment.


* Good understanding of EU VAT Directives.


* University degree, preferably in Finance, Accountancy, Tax, or a related field.


* Strong analytical skills and ability to work with numerical data in MS Excel.


* Experience with ERP system.


* Good communication and problem-solving skills.


* Ability to work both independently and collaboratively ...