Indirect Tax Senior Analyst

Chiquita Brands International Sàrl; Etoy; Vor Ort; CHF 90’000 - 120’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A multinational food company is seeking an Indirect Tax Senior Analyst in Etoy, Switzerland. The role focuses on managing European VAT compliance and providing technical support across jurisdictions. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience and a strong understanding of European tax legislation. This is a critical role requiring analytical skills and independent work, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to the VAT processes in a dynamic international environment.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of professional experience in indirect tax / VAT.
• Strong technical knowledge of European VAT legislation.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage.

Aufgaben

• Prepare, review, and coordinate European VAT returns and filings.
• Ensure compliance with EU VAT Directive and local legislation.
• Provide technical VAT analysis on cross-border transactions.

Kenntnisse

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving skills

Clear communication

Ausbildung

University degree in Tax, Accounting, Finance, or Law

Tools

ERP systems

Jobbeschreibung

Position Summary

Chiquita is seeking an Indirect Tax Senior Analyst to support the management of European indirect tax matters. Reporting to the Tax Director, this role is an individual contributor position with responsibility for VAT compliance and technical support across multiple European jurisdictions. This position is 100% on-site, based in Etoy, Switzerland.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and coordinate European VAT returns, EC Sales Lists, Intrastat, and related filings, both in-house and with external advisors.
• Ensure timely and accurate VAT reporting in compliance with EU VAT Directive and local legislation.
• Provide technical VAT analysis on cross-border transactions, including intra-EU supplies, chain transactions, triangulation, and services.
• Support VAT treatment of intercompany transactions, logistics flows, and supply chain structures.
• Monitor VAT legislation developments and assess potential impacts on the business.
• Support VAT audits, tax authority queries, and documentation requests.
• Contribute to the maintenance and improvement of VAT processes, controls, and internal documentation.

Qualifications

• University degree in Tax, Accounting, Finance, Law, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in indirect tax / VAT, gained in a multinational group, Big 4, or tax advisory environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of European VAT legislation and practical application to cross-border business models.
• Experience working with ERP systems in an in-house environment.
• Ability to manage both in-house VAT processes and relationships with external service providers.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Analytical and problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
• Self-starter who thrives in an independent role.
• Clear communicator with finance and non-tax stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in a complex, international setting.