EU VAT Analyst

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description: EU VAT Analyst

The EU VAT Analyst is a dynamic role, reporting directly to the European VAT Director and working with all of Levi's European departments, San Francisco headquarters and outside service providers. The job involves assisting with our European tax compliance activities, providing ad hoc advisory and special project support to the business on tax matters, working with taxing authorities on audits and other requests and providing tax training.

Key Results: Ensure European Levi`s entities are in compliance with tax reporting responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Compliance and Reporting:

• Ensure compliance with EU VAT regulations and directives;
• Ensure that the VAT-related information in the ERP system is complete and accurate;
• Implement process improvements to improve efficiency and accuracy in VAT reporting;
• Ensure European affiliates are in compliance with direct tax reporting responsibilities, including review of tax returns, ensure timely filing of withholding tax formalities, obtain tax residency certificates, etc.;
• Monitor tax prepayments European affiliates;
• Monitor changes in EU VAT legislation and update internal processes accordingly.

Support and Coordination:

• Work closely with our external VAT compliance outsourcing partner to ensure timely filings and payments;
• Provide guidance and support on EU VAT matters within the organization;
• Liaise with EU tax authorities on VAT-related issues;
• Assist the HQ Finance team/external service providers with VAT accounting processes (VAT Netting, reconciliation, Manual VAT entries, etc. )

Audits:

• Resolve day to day VAT queries with respect to AP, AR and inter-company;
• Assist with VAT audits and other queries from tax authorities across Europe;
• Assist in corporate income tax audit defense;

Projects:

• Assist with the implementation of SAF-T & Mandatory e-invoicing projects across Europe;
• Assist with the day-to-day compliance activities related to SAF-T & Mandatory e-invoicing requirements;
• Ad hoc support with tax projects

Education:

Bachelor or master's degree in finance, Economics, Tax or Law

Technical knowledge:

• Up to 3 years of experience in EU VAT and direct tax compliance, preferably within a Consulting firm or international company;
• Good understanding of EU VAT regulations and directives;
• Good understanding of corporate income tax compliances rules in European countries;
• Able to act as a key liaison with the external service providers and internal finance teams to ensure VAT and corporate income tax compliance requirements and objectives are achieved;
• Familiarity with digital VAT reporting tools and platforms;
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex tax legislation;
• Experience with VAT and corporate income tax audits is a plus;
• Experience with SAF-T and/or mandatory e-invoicing requirements is a plus;
• Experience with SAP is a plus

Other competencies:

• Proficiency in English (both written and oral);
• Working knowledge of the Romanian language is a plus;
• Strong problem-solving skills, ability to work independently and a team player.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to changing regulations and work in a fast-paced environment.

While most requirements are essential to be successful in the job, some requirements may be further developed in the role over time through a development plan. These requirements can also evolve over time.

LOCATIONWarsaw, PolandFULL TIME/PART TIMEFull timeCurrent LS&Co Employees, apply via your Workday account.