Strategic VAT Risk & Governance Lead

Pure Search; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Pure Search is seeking an experienced VAT Risk & Governance Lead to shape and enhance the VAT risk and control framework across a complex, multi-jurisdictional business. Based in London, you will partner with Tax, Risk, Internal Audit and Finance to ensure robust VAT processes, controls and governance frameworks across the organisation.

The role offers a highly visible opportunity to influence major VAT initiatives, drive best practice in VAT compliance, and lead continuous improvement across

Qualifications

• Significant experience in VAT advisory, VAT risk management, governance or tax controls.
• Strong technical understanding of VAT legislation and its practical application within large, complex organisations.
• Experience designing and implementing VAT control frameworks and assurance programmes.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to identify risks and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of VAT risk, governance and assurance frameworks.
• Design, implement and monitor VAT controls to ensure compliance with evolving regulatory requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments, control testing and assurance reviews across multiple jurisdictions.
• Identify VAT risks, control weaknesses and process gaps, driving remediation plans.
• Partner with Tax, Finance, Audit, Risk and Operations to embed VAT governance into business processes.
• Provide reporting and insight on VAT risk exposure, assurance outcomes and key control metrics.
• Support transformation, systems implementations and regulatory change projects from a VAT risk perspective.
• Drive ongoing enhancement of VAT governance programmes in response to changes in legislation, technology and operations.

Skills

VAT risk management

Governance

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Pure Search is seeking an experienced VAT Risk & Governance Lead to shape and enhance the VAT risk and control framework across a complex, multi-jurisdictional business. Based in London, you will partner with Tax, Risk, Internal Audit and Finance to ensure robust VAT processes, controls and governance frameworks across the organisation.

The role offers a highly visible opportunity to influence major VAT initiatives, drive best practice in VAT compliance, and lead continuous improvement across