Junior TAX Specialist

Job Description

In this role, you will support indirect tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and adherence to local VAT regulations. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop expertise in VAT, ESL, and Intrastat within an international environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit indirect tax returns (VAT, ESL, Intrastat) accurately and within statutory deadlines
• Support VAT settlement processes, including clearing and closing transactions
• Prepare reclassification journal entries (JE) for indirect taxes in receivable positions
• Process manual payments and reimbursement requests, ensuring accurate validation of general ledger accounts
• Assist in setting up correct SAP indirect tax rates and system logic
• Perform control framework activities related to indirect taxes
• Ensure compliance with local VAT regulations for assigned countries
• Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and records
• Assist with VAT audits, including preparation of requested documents for authorities
• Maintain proper record retention in line with legal and company policies
• Identify process improvements and propose solutions to enhance efficiency
• Analyze and escalate indirect tax issues to the supervisor
• Provide guidance and basic advisory support to internal stakeholders
• Participate in tax-related projects and initiatives
• Provide backup support across the Tax team as needed
• Perform other ad hoc tasks or projects assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (preferred)
• Up to 2 years of experience in finance, tax, or international business
• Previous experience in a Shared Services Center (SSC) finance environment is an advantage
• Basic knowledge of VAT; familiarity with multiple VAT legislations is a plus
• Experience working with SAP or other major ERP systems
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly MS Excel
• VBA skills will be considered an asset
• Advanced level of English (both written and spoken)

Additional Information

Reports To Title: TAX Leader

We offer:

• Remote work model
• Flexible working hours
• Private medical care including dental care
• Life insurance
• Multisport card
• Social fund (e.g. vacation allowance, Christmas allowance)
• Employee referral program

If you are  passionate, innovative, culturally open, curious and collaborative, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply now or for a confidential conversation please email Katarzyna Toporek [email protected] 

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