For our client, a Top 10 Global Audit Firm, we are currently seeking a VAT Manager to join their growing Taxation Services department.
Responsibilities:
- Provide VAT advisory services to clients, including guidance on transactions, restructurings, international VAT, and cross-border supply chains.
- Advise on VAT implications of business models, contracts, and corporate structures.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients on VAT compliance and advisory matters, including complex technical queries, and assist clients on VAT risk management and mitigation strategies
- Oversee and review VAT returns and related filings where necessary, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely submission to VAT authorities.
- Manage communications with VAT authorities on compliance matters, VAT rulings / opinions, audits, and disputes, ensuring effective resolution.
- Conduct and supervise VAT reviews of financial statements, working closely with internal teams.
- Provide technical support and guidance on VAT issues through internal channels, design and deliver internal VAT training sessions to enhance awareness and technical skills across departments.
- Monitor, interpret and assess legislative changes in VAT and communicating updates across the firm.
- Contribute to business development initiatives, including client pitches, seminars, and networking opportunities.
- Produce and share technical knowledge through articles, newsletters, and presentations, supporting thought leadership.
- Coach, mentor, and develop junior team members, fostering professional growth and ensuring high-quality outputs.
Requirements:
- Degree Graduate in Accounting, Tax, Finance, Law, Economics, or related field.
- ACCA/ACA/CPA member
- Minimum of 5+ years of indirect Tax/VAT experience.
- Strong experience managing communications with Tax/VAT authorities.
- Excellent command of written and spoken English and Greek.
- Strong business awareness and high ethical standards.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical judgment skills.
- Strong organizational and leadership skills, with the ability to mentor others.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment and manage multiple tasks.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and professional skills.
- Team-oriented with a strong commitment to professional and client service excellence.
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office programs
Benefits:
- A competitive remuneration package, which includes performance-based bonuses
- A vibrant and collaborative working environment
- Ongoing professional training and development opportunities
- Commitment to work-life balance initiatives to ensure a healthy personal and professional life.
- Comprehensive medical and life insurance coverage
- Provident fund
- Early Friday afternoons off
- Smart Casual dress code
- Flexible working hours (flextime)
- Paid sick leave
- Paid parking
Salary:
€35,000 - 45,000 depending on experience