VAT ANALYST-CORK
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Job Reference Number |
14572146 |
Client ID: |
RI/HP5034 |
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Posted On: |
Feb 22 2012 |
Location: |
CORK |
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Job Type: |
Permanent
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Salary: |
NEGOTIABLE |
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VAT Analyst role based in Cork. this is a 12 mth contract.
Job Purpose
•Manage the process for accurate and timely submission of Intrastat Returns, VAT returns and EC Sales listing’s for multiple European VAT registrations. This includes ensuring group trade is in compliance with EU and local VAT legislation and the management of VAT Audits as and when they arise.
•Ensure all VAT receivables are received on a timely basis and payments to Tax authorities are made without delay or penalty.
•Responsible for monthly reporting and review of VAT balances in compliance with IFRS and GSK Finance Manual. Monitor outstanding balances due from various tax authorities and highlight any recoverability issues as appropriate.
•Liaise and work with internal and external parties on issue identification and resolution in relation to Indirect tax matters.
•Incorporate Indirect Tax compliance aspects of business change within operational ways of working, specifically, within the accounting package.
•Seek to continually develop understanding and knowledge of current Indirect tax requirements.
•Identify any system changes including submission of change controls. Ensure implementation in a timely fashion to ensure accurate VAT & Intrastat reporting in compliance with Indirect Tax legislation (e.g. changes in VAT rates).
GSK Behaviours
Flexible Thinking
•Adopt a flexible approach within an environment of continued review and improvement; provide assistance as required to achieve personal growth and departmental objectives.
Continuous Improvement
•Drive improvement in current processes within the Indirect Tax area
•Develop an environment of continuous improvement within your team and ensure all members are continuously looking for ways of improving processes
•Drive Improvements in VAT processes and regularly assess systems capability to enable accurate & timely reporting
Building Relationships
•Build relationships with internal departments within GSK including Trade Route Team, New Business Team, Corporate Tax Department, Export Trade, Move Product and all other GSK departments impacting Indirect tax reporting.
•Build relationships with employees of other GSK Companies across Europe working in Indirect Tax area to improve compliance of VAT reporting.
•Build relationships with External parties based in foreign countries acting as Financial Representatives
•Understands the goals for GSKTS within the GSK Group Trade Model – must be capable of explaining these goals other groups in order to influence their behaviour
Interpersonal Skills
•Calm under pressure, able to plan and balance conflicting demands.
•Works well as a team member, actively listens and is responsive to others
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•Effective communicator with non-technical audiences.
Scope of Responsibility
•Responsible for driving continuous improvement in all areas of role and in perform of team’s objectives.
Decision making Responsibility
•Ability to prioritise conflicting demands
Problem Solving
•Design, propose and implement innovative solutions for business issues without significant management input
Technical Responsibilities
•Detailed knowledge and proven experience of completing compliance activities including Intrastat, EC Sales Listing’s and VAT returns across Europe.
•Knowledge of GSK Trading Model & Trading Partner Operations
•Responds positively and appropriately to queries from within GSK and external contacts
Basic Experience
•Self reliance and ability to operate on own, within established policies.
•Calm under pressure, able to plan and balance conflicting demands
•Works well as a team member, actively listens and is responsive to others
•Proven ability to act appropriately on own initiative to solve issues which arise
•Proven ability to escalate issues appropriately
Preferred Experience
•Understanding of operations and trading within a large multinational corporation or experience of working.
Primary City/Town
Cork
Primary State/Region
Ireland - Cork
Position
Full-Time Temporary
Experience Required
Not Indicated
Education Required
Not Indicated
Minimum Requirements
•Masters in Accounting or Degree Qualified with some relevant experience
•Part Qualified Accountant or Tax Consultant with some relevant experience