Global VAT/GST Compliance Analyst

Alfa AI; Barcelona; Remote; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfa AI is seeking a Global VAT/GST Compliance Analyst to join a multinational consumer goods organization. The role is remote/flexible, permanent and full-time, based from Barcelona, Spain, with global VAT responsibilities across multiple jurisdictions.

You will work within the Global Tax Compliance team, ensuring timely VAT/GST filings, reconciliations, and stakeholder coordination across international teams and service providers. Strong Excel skills and SAP exposure are advantageous.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of VAT/GST compliance experience.
• Experience across multiple VAT jurisdictions is desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with business impact awareness.
• Advanced Excel skills with financial data.
• Fluent English and strong communication for international stakeholders.
• Experience in multinational environments or SAP exposure is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit VAT/GST returns and Intrastat declarations across jurisdictions.
• Ensure deadlines, payments, and reporting requirements are met.
• Perform VAT reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Collaborate with international finance teams and service providers on indirect tax matters.
• Support audits and respond to VAT/GST queries.
• Contribute to projects involving system improvements and supply chain changes.

Skills

VAT/GST compliance

Excel

English fluency

Analytical thinking

Tools

SAP

Job description

Location: Barcelona, Spain

Working Model: Remote / Flexible Working

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

We have exclusively partnered with an established multinational organization in the consumer goods sector on their search for a Global VAT/GST Compliance Analyst.

Our client operates internationally, serving both consumer and professional markets through an extensive global distribution network. With a strong market presence and a focus on innovation, the business offers a collaborative, international working environment.

The successful candidate will join an established Global Tax Compliance team, taking responsibility for VAT/GST compliance across multiple jurisdictions while supporting wider indirect tax initiatives and projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit VAT/GST returns, Intrastat declarations and related indirect tax filings across multiple jurisdictions.
• Ensure compliance with filing deadlines, payment obligations and relevant reporting requirements.
• Perform VAT reconciliations, investigate discrepancies and support their resolution.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, international finance teams and external service providers on indirect tax matters.
• Support internal and external audits, respond to VAT/GST queries and monitor changes in indirect tax legislation.
• Contribute to projects involving supply chain changes, IT system improvements and evolving tax reporting requirements.

Key Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of hands-on VAT/GST compliance experience, including preparing VAT calculations and returns.
• Experience working across multiple VAT jurisdictions is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand the wider business impact of transactions.
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.
• Fluent English, with excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with international stakeholders.
• Previous experience within a multinational organization, Big Four firm or working with SAP would be advantageous but is not essential.

If you have a strong background in VAT compliance and are looking to develop your experience within an international organization, we'd welcome the opportunity to speak with you.