Robert Half have been exclusively engaged to recruit the best immediately available Indirect Tax Manager on an interim basis for a large FMCG multinational in Reading.
Key Accountabilities
- Provide subject matter expertise ("SME") on all VAT related issues.
- Act as SME for all UK VAT related issues with a working knowledge of European VAT issues.
- Manage the relationship with HMRC and expedite overdue repayment claims.
- Ensure UK VAT grouping project is completed on time.
- Provide advice on the VAT aspects of the ERP implementation.
- Assist with the ERP remediation program by identifying VAT compliance issues and facilitating their remediation.
- Advise on the VAT aspects of the tolling model, including the Supply Chain Principal with multiple EU VAT registrations.
- Provide oversight and coordination over E-invoicing requirements globally to ensure compliance with legislation.
- Lead the continued documentation of VAT processes and controls.
- Provide advice and ad-hoc reviews to the Global Business Services operation in a European region to ensure VAT processes and controls are working adequately.
- Manage and resolve indirect tax issues arising from transformation initiatives such as global ERP implementation and shared service center.
- Work closely with internal teams and external advisors to interpret and advise on tax matters.
Experience & Skills
- Solid experience working in an international tax department in a supply chain/manufacturing environment dealing with indirect tax issues.
- Qualified UK accountant, tax advisor (CTA), or lawyer specializing in taxation with a focus on indirect taxation.
- Experience working on large global transformation projects, including developing an effective VAT strategy that manages global compliance and reporting as well as VAT advisory.
- Experience implementing policies and ensuring best practice approaches.
- Ability to travel within Europe on an ad-hoc basis.
Key Attributes
- Highly motivated, hard-working, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to deal with ambiguity and foster viable solutions.
- Able to distill and articulate complex indirect tax issues in a simple and impactful manner to stakeholders and management.
- Proven experience in building strong relationships with cross-functional and cross-divisional stakeholders.
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