Tax Analyst Position

Main Responsibilities:

• Undertake a variety of VAT assignments, requiring knowledge of principles and techniques commonly employed, such as coordinating and providing financial and operating information for the compilation of VAT returns.
• Coordinate the completion, in collaboration with our outsourcing partner, of various VAT returns by required deadlines.
• Perform necessary data quality checks before sending information to external parties.
• Ensure an internal control framework is in place.
• Support the preparation and review of VAT returns, VAT audits, and VAT accruals by required deadlines for entities of the group in different countries.
• Support the accounting team during the month-end financial closing cycle for all VAT-related topics.
• Provide guidance to the finance, accounting, and operational teams on compliance requirements and applicable tax criteria.
• Monitor compliance training sessions and discussions to ensure internal staff is educated on tax laws, processes, and guidelines.
• Maintain the company’s tax data, update tax rates, and correct data errors to ensure tax filings are accurately processed.
• Support and improve internal tax audit capabilities to identify tax exposures and compliance risks before external audits take place.
• Prepare and carry out initial investigations into tax issues.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor in accountancy-taxation or a Master in Law or Economics. A postgraduate or complementary Master qualification in Tax is an asset.
• Few years of VAT compliance experience in an international environment.

Who You Are:

• You understand the theory behind tax rules and combine analysis with insight.
• You have good knowledge of MS Office (Excel).
• You have a good knowledge of Belgian accounting principles.
• Experience in working with an integrated ERP system, preferably Oracle, is an asset.
• You have a fast learning, analytical, and proactive mindset.
• You know how to set priorities and are stress-resistant.
• You are able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• You are fluent in English, and French OR Dutch.