Our client is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. They are currently seeking an EMEA VAT Oversight Manager to join their Indirect Tax team. This role will be instrumental in managing VAT risk and compliance across EMEA.
EMEA VAT Oversight Manager
Salary: Competitive and based on experience
Location: London
Keywords: VAT, Oversight, Manager, EMEA, Financial Services
Our client is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. They are currently seeking an EMEA VAT Oversight Manager to join their Indirect Tax team. This role will be instrumental in managing VAT risk and compliance across EMEA. You will have the opportunity to deepen your understanding of the financial services business and play a part in evolving compliance processes.
- Opportunity to manage VAT risk and compliance for a leading financial services firm
- Work with an experienced and deeply knowledgeable VAT team
- Contribute to strategic technology programs
What you'll do:
As an EMEA VAT Oversight Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing VAT risk and compliance for the firm. Your role will involve analysing operating models across various EMEA locations, reviewing and updating tax compliance procedures, and providing valuable input into strategic technology programmes. You will also review tax compliance submissions, develop a high-level understanding of relevant business line products, and advise internal stakeholders on local VAT implications. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to improving consistency of process and feeding into strategic technology programs from the perspective of local processes.
- Analyse the operating model in several EMEA locations
- Review and update tax compliance procedures
- Provide input into the strategic technology programme
- Review tax compliance submissions
- Develop understanding of relevant lines of business products
- Advise and train internal stakeholders on local VAT implications
What you bring:
The ideal candidate for the EMEA VAT Oversight Manager position will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience in VAT advisory within the financial services sector. You should possess a detailed understanding of UK/EU VAT principles, along with knowledge of VAT compliance requirements and processes. Strong communication skills are essential for this role, as you will be required to communicate complex VAT risks clearly to non-tax colleagues. The ability to work well within a team is also crucial, as you will be collaborating closely with colleagues across various departments.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting or Tax qualification
- VAT advisory experience for financial services sector work experience
- Detailed understanding of UK/EU VAT principles
- Knowledge of VAT compliance requirements and processes
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work well in a team
What sets this company apart:
Our client is committed to building trusted, long-term partnerships to help their clients achieve their business objectives. They recognise that their people are their strength and the diverse talents they bring to their global workforce are directly linked to their success. They are an equal opportunity employer who places a high value on diversity and inclusion at their company. They do not discriminate on any protected attribute, including race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability. They also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.
What's next:
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