VAT Team Lead

Company: Aspen Holdings

To support the finance team in ensuring the company and its affiliates comply with all VAT related indirect tax compliance obligations, with primary responsibilities for the preparation and review of all VAT returns  across all jurisdictions where the company has VAT registration.

SPECIFIC OUTCOMES/ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Responsible for Europe, CIS & MENA
• Manage the VAT team direct reports
• Prepare and file all VAT and statistical returns, for over 40 returns, spanning 20 countries (both EU and non EU), and 10 companies.
• Maintain company’s VAT records and ensure they are fully up to date at all times. 
• Performing an advisory role on all tax matters, supporting the business in setting strategies and partnering with them to implement projects.
• Lead new VAT registrations across the region. 
• Ensure correct trade route treatment, by coordinating with other group companies.  
• Prepare and manage departmental budget, and provide variance analysis
• Assist in provision of tax advice to the business 
• Coordinate and manage relationships with external tax advisors, in terms of billing and deliverables 
• VAT reconciliations with the accounts and general ledgers 
• Assist in monitoring of compliance with VAT codes / customer details on our ERP systems 
• Continually improve work processes, and ensure documentation is up to date at all times 
• Assist in preparation and response in relation to VAT audits, internal and external 
• Assist with project management and implementation
• Training and guidance on VAT processes, for the finance organization
• Receive and record requests for disbursements; authorize disbursements in accordance with policies and procedures
• Any other Ad-hoc tax duties.
  
  

Requirements

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor Degree - Finance or Accounting

Professional qualification - Preferably ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CPA, CA, or any tax qualifications

EXPERIENCE:

5+ years’ experience in a similar role - Essential

Experience in Pharmaceutical/FMCG industry - Desirable

KEY ATTRIBUTES:

BUSINESS

• Results oriented
• Planning and organisational skills
• Time management
• Proactive
• Responsibility & Accountability
• Ethical Conduct

PEOPLE

• Flexibility
• Continuous Improvement
•  Written communication
• Presentation/ training skills

SELF

• Curiosity/Learning Agility
• Self-awareness
• High standards
• In depth technical knowledge
• Continuous learning
• Understanding of legislation

ASPEN COMPETENCIES:

BUSINESS

• Performance Driven
• Accountability / Ownership

PEOPLE

• Champion and Embrace Change
• Communicate Effectively

SELF

• Continuously Grow & Develop
• Contribute Special Expertise

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