Business & Indirect Tax Manager

Jobtailor; Paris; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Jobtailor is recruiting an experienced indirect tax professional to manage VAT compliance across Europe and provide expert advice to clients. You will file returns, lead audits and drive process improvements while coordinating with the software team to optimize data collection and reporting.

Fluency in French and English is required, with extensive VAT knowledge and a proven track record of delivering results. You will lead and coach a small team within a dynamic environment in France.

Qualifications

• ATT / CTA / Tax Law or Law Degree required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in business and tax.
• Fluent in French and English.
• Extensive VAT knowledge and application.
• Excellent communication for client interaction.
• Organised, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Team player capable of leading and coaching a team.
• Strong multitasking and high accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to manage stakeholders.

Responsabilités

• Ensure European VAT compliance and file VAT returns in a timely manner.
• Provide advice and support to clients on all indirect tax matters.
• Lead audits and compliance checks for VAT.
• Manage preparation and review of indirect tax returns.
• Lead relationships with tax authorities and partners across Europe.

Connaissances

French

English

VAT knowledge

Communication skills

Organised and deadline-driven

Team leadership

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Formation

ATT/CTA or Tax Law or Law Degree

Description du poste

Responsibilities

• Responsibility for European VAT compliance ensuring timely and accurate filing of VAT returns.
• Provide advice and support to clients on all Indirect Tax related matters.
• Proactively advise and support the clients on all indirect taxation consultancy matters.
• Assist client with VAT audits and compliance checks.
• Manage the preparation of indirect tax returns.
• Prepare and perform a first level review of the quarterly VAT tax returns and Annual adjustment.
• Lead & manage the relationship with tax authorities and partners across Europe in relation to all VAT matters.
• Keep abreast of changes in Indirect Tax laws, regulations, and reporting requirements ensuring the company remains fully compliant at all times.
• Maintain accurate and organised records of all Indirect Tax-related activities, including filings, supporting documents, and correspondence.
• Ensure process quality and identify areas for process improvement within the VAT compliance framework and work with stakeholders to implement streamlined and efficient procedures.
• Lead efforts to leverage automation and technology solutions to enhance efficiency and accuracy in Indirect Tax compliance processes.
• Work collaboratively with the Software Team to identify and implement software tools and systems that streamline data collection, reporting, and reconciliation for VAT and Sales Tax requirements.
• Stay up to date with e-invoicing regulations and mandates in France.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of e-invoicing requirements into the company's billing and accounting systems, ensuring compliance with all electronic invoicing standards.
• Assess potential risks and opportunities related to Indirect Taxes and implement measures to mitigate risks and maximise tax efficiencies.
• Participate in ad-hoc projects related to Indirect Taxation or process improvement.
• Coordinate and oversee the execution of AVASK FR operations in collaboration with Head Office.
• Ensure that the company has adequate and suitable resources to complete its activities.

Requirements

• Relevant and recognised ATT / CTA / Tax Law or Law Degree
• Proven experience in business and tax or relevant role – minimum 10 years
• Fluent in French and English
• Extensive knowledge of VAT and its application
• Confident and with excellent communication skills for client interaction and engagement
• Organised and proven ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Works well in a small team as well as independently
• Proven track record of experience in supervising, leading and coaching a team
• Excellent multi-tasking ability
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills: the ability to identify, network with and manage key stakeholders, building and maintaining effective working relationships.