Senior VAT Analyst

Purpose of the Role

• Execute VAT compliance program and controls for assigned entities to provide assurance that indirect tax is accurately accounted for and reported in relation to business activities and SAP programming;
• Support local finance and key stakeholders with queries having VAT implications.

We all have a critical role to play and add value. Here is how this role will help:

• Ensure end-to-end VAT compliance with full ownership, including preparation / review of VAT returns and other VAT related reports for European countries
• Reconciliation of indirect tax balance sheet accounts - open item management - advise posting corrections
• Support VAT process standardization projects and implementing new digital tax solutions
• Drive continuous improvement, challenge status quo
• Participate in month-end closing procedure
• Support the local businesses and other finance departments in VAT related matters
• Interact with external service providers
• Advise on VAT treatment
• Follow-up and implement legal changes
• Ensure internal and external control processes
• Actively participate in internal/external VAT audits
• Meet all reporting deadlines
• Ad-hoc and complex issue resolution
• Provide back-up for other team members

At Syngenta we are highly people focused – we look for professionals who are engaged, collaborative and excellent in execution. Leaders are expected to communicate effectively, develop teams and lead by example. Our industry and our function are changing rapidly so we are looking for new team members with a strong desire to develop themselves.

• Fluent English
• 3 - 5 years of relevant experience
• Solid knowledge of European VAT and corresponding filing requirements
• Good stakeholder management
• Understanding of accounting principles
• Strong Excel and data analytics skill set
• SAP or equivalent ERP hands on knowledge
• Familiar with working in a complex matrix and international environment
• Attention to detail and administrative tasks
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Positive self-starter willing to learn new skills and understand the business
• Able and committed to meet deadlines and quality requirements
• Ability to work effectively both as an individual and as a team member

What we offer:

• Dynamic and international team with great atmosphere
• Possibilities to learn and grow
• High quality office environment
• Possibility of working from home 

Discover more about Syngenta Budapest Center by visiting our official website: Link

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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