A. Global VAT Compliance & Delivery Management
Manage end‑to‑end VAT / indirect tax compliance for multinational clients across EMEA, APAC and LATAM jurisdictions (excluding US sales & use tax).
Oversee preparation, review, and timely filing of VAT/GST returns, EC Sales Lists, Intrastat, SAF‑T and other local indirect tax filings, as applicable by jurisdiction.
Ensure compliance with local statutory requirements, filing calendars, payment obligations, and documentation standards.
Act as the primary point of contact for global VAT compliance matters for assigned clients, coordinating across multiple countries and service teams.
Review VAT computations, reconciliations, and supporting workpapers to ensure technical accuracy and audit‑readiness.
Manage interactions with local tax authorities, including handling notices, queries, audits, and follow‑ups related to VAT filings.
Monitor changes in VAT legislation and reporting requirements, assess impact on compliance processes, and implement required updates.
Drive standardisation and process consistency across countries while accommodating local compliance nuances.
B. Client, Stakeholder & Service Management
Partner with clients’ tax, finance, and shared service teams to ensure smooth data collection, issue resolution, and timely sign‑offs.
Coordinate with local country teams, offshore delivery centres, and technology teams to deliver global VAT compliance services efficiently.
Support client onboarding, transitions, and stabilisation of global VAT compliance engagements.
Provide practical VAT guidance to clients on compliance‑related queries (e.g., registration thresholds, filing frequency, data requirements).
Contribute to proposal development, scope definition, and pricing inputs for global VAT compliance engagements.
Support service quality reviews, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance delivery effectiveness.
Escalate risks, delays, or technical issues proactively and propose mitigation actions.
Mentor and review work performed by senior analysts and managers, ensuring adherence to quality and delivery standards.
A. Technical & Professional Skills
Strong technical knowledge of VAT/GST regimes across multiple non‑US jurisdictions, including EU VAT, UK VAT, APAC GST and LATAM indirect taxes.
Hands‑on experience with VAT returns, reconciliations, and statutory filings for multinational entities.
Understanding of cross‑border transactions, including intra‑EU supplies, exports/imports, and place‑of‑supply rules.
Familiarity with VAT compliance technologies and data models (e.g., ERP data extraction, compliance engines, reporting tools).
Ability to interpret and apply legislative updates and tax authority guidance to compliance processes.
Experience working in Big 4 or large professional services environments or global in‑house tax functions is an added advantage.
B. Managerial, Analytical & Interpersonal Skills
Strong project and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage multiple jurisdictions and deadlines concurrently.
Excellent client‑facing communication skills, with the ability to explain complex VAT matters clearly and pragmatically.
High level of attention to detail, accuracy, and ownership of deliverables.
Ability to operate effectively in a matrixed, global delivery model, coordinating across time zones and cultures.
Problem‑solving mindset with a focus on process improvement and risk mitigation.
Experience in reviewing, coaching, and developing teams, including offshore delivery teams.
Strong organisational skills and ability to work under tight statutory deadlines.
Commercial awareness, including understanding of scope, fees, and engagement governance.
