Consultant, VAT Recovery

Ryan Companies US, Inc.; Helsinki; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Connectivity Reimbursement

Gym Membership

Learning Subscription

Flexible Work

Tuition Reimbursement

Accelerated Career

Culture & Outreach

Job summary

Ryan Companies US, Inc. in Helsinki is seeking a Consultant for VAT Recovery to support clients in VAT compliance, identify capital leakage, and ensure accuracy of ledgers. The role focuses on VAT reviews, advising clients, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver timely, compliant VAT solutions. The position emphasizes a hybrid work environment and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Relevant experience or strong interest in VAT or VAT Recovery.
• Client-facing experience and strong communication skills.
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to interpret VAT regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct VAT reviews and audits to identify improvements and enhance compliance and efficiency.
• Advise clients on VAT compliance and VAT-related issues.
• Analyze customer data to improve operating efficiencies and costs.
• Interpret VAT regulations to provide accurate and timely advice.
• Stay updated on VAT developments and communicate impact to clients.
• Collaborate with finance, legal, and tax teams for integrated VAT solutions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

VAT Recovery

Data analysis

Client communication

Bilingual Finnish-English

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Outlook

Tax engine

Job description

Why Ryan?

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits
• Business Connectivity Reimbursement (Phone/Internet)
• Gym Membership or Equipment Reimbursement
• LinkedIn Learning Subscription
• Flexible Work Environment
• Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service
• Accelerated Career Path
• Award-Winning Culture & Community Outreach

The Consultant, VAT Recovery supports clients on value-added tax matters. They specialize in identifying capital leakage and ensuring the accuracy of our clients’ account ledgers. We bring order to our clients’ transaction streams and simplify ledger management. Our transaction analysis covers areas such as Tax and VAT, Duplicate payments, and Balance reconciliation with suppliers. The goal of Ryan’s Recovery Audit is to identify and rectify any incorrect transactions that have entailed a cost for our clients. We work on various types of transactions, including national and international VAT, incorrect payments, and unused credit notes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct VAT reviews and audits toidentifyareas for improvement and recommend solutions to enhance compliance and efficiency.
• Advise clients on VAT compliance and VAT-related issues, ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations.
• Gather, analyze, and make recommendations based on customer data that improve the organization’s operatingefficienciesand costs.
• Analyze and interpret VAT regulations and legislation, supporting the delivery ofaccurateandtimelyadvice to clients.
• Stay updated on the latest VAT developments and changes in legislation and proactively communicate their impact to clients.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as finance, legal, and tax departments, to ensure alignment and integrated VAT solutions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s ormaster’s degree in Accounting, Finance, ora relatedfield.
• Relevant experience, knowledge, or a strong interest in VAT or VAT Recovery.
• Client-facing experience andstrong communicationskills.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret VAT regulations andprovideaccurateadvice.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.

Computer Skills:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must have intermediate knowledge of Microsoft® Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet navigation and research.
• Solid knowledge of the tax engine

Certificates and Licenses:

• Valid driver’s license, as occasional travel to client sites may be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Language:

• Fluent in Finnish & English

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