Jnr Indirect Tax Analyst

aramco; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy and chemicals firm in The Hague is seeking a Junior Indirect Tax Specialist to join their dynamic finance team. The successful candidate will manage VAT returns, provide tax advice, and support compliance with international tax regulations. Candidates should have at least 3–5 years of relevant experience, strong knowledge of VAT regulations, and proficiency in SAP. This role offers the chance to work in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in an international corporate finance or tax role.
• Strong knowledge of VAT regulations and indirect tax management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation, review, and timely filing of VAT returns.
• Work closely with tax service providers and advisors.
• Provide expert advice on indirect tax issues.
• Contribute to the implementation and continuous improvement of the tax control framework.
• Prepare documentation and communicate with tax authorities.

Skills

Indirect Tax Management

Tax Advice

Tax Control Framework

Analytical Thinking

Collaboration

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in finance, taxation, or a related field

Tools

SAP S4H

Excel

Job description

Aramco is a world leader in integrated energy and chemicals, with European headquarters in The Hague. We are looking for a Junior Indirect Tax Specialist to support our dynamic finance team.

Only open to candidates who have the right to live and work in The Netherlands.

Responsibilities

• Indirect Tax (VAT) Management: Oversee the preparation, review, and timely filing of VAT returns, ensuring compliance with local and international tax regulations. Maintain the VAT codes in the ERP system.
• Manage external tax providers: Work closely with tax service providers and advisors to ensure tax calculations and filings comply with local and international tax laws.
• Tax advice to internal stakeholders: Provide expert advice on indirect tax issues to finance and other departments, facilitating tax‑efficient decision‑making.
• Tax control framework implementation: Contribute to the implementation and continuous improvement of the tax control framework, monitoring and mitigating tax risks.
• Tax audits and litigation support: Prepare documentation, communicate with tax authorities, and help resolve tax disputes.
• Tax payable obligations: Assist with calculation, preparation and settlement of tax payables, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Tax accounting: Ensure accurate reporting of indirect tax positions and proper accounting of tax provisions in financial statements; support internal controls and balance sheet reconciliations.

Qualifications & Experience

• A Bachelor's or master’s degree in finance, taxation, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in an international corporate finance or tax role.
• Proficient in SAP S4H for tax and financial management, with advanced Excel skills.
• Strong knowledge of VAT regulations and indirect tax management.

What We Seek in a Person

• Team player with strong collaborative skills.
• Excellent analytical thinking and problem‑solving abilities.
• Hands‑on, proactive approach to tasks and result delivery.
• Fluency in English (Dutch is an advantage).
• Attention to detail and high accuracy.