Senior VAT Analyst

Stryker Corporation; Amsterdam; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Corporation is seeking a Senior VAT Analyst to manage end-to-end VAT compliance across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East within a hybrid work model. The role involves reviewing large ERP data sets, optimizing VAT reporting, and supporting ERP implementations to consolidate systems.

Strong analytical and communication skills are essential. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Taxation and minimum 5 years’ VAT experience in a multinational environment, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years in VAT compliance, ideally in multinational settings across Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
• Proficient in VAT reporting tools; experience with SQL, Alteryx, and RPA to support data workflows.
• Experience managing VAT audits and responding to tax authorities.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to design and implement process improvements.
• Attention to detail and ability to ensure accuracy across multiple jurisdictions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; collaborative team player.
• Preferred: CTA or other professional tax qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file VAT returns for multiple countries within Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
• Review data from multiple ERPs (>200K transactions per month) for VAT compliance.
• Identify and implement VAT process improvements using SQL, Alteryx, and RPA.
• Manage audits and responses to tax authorities with organized documentation.
• Provide VAT guidance to cross-functional teams and support ERP implementations.

Skills

VAT compliance

Analytical skills

Process improvement

Attention to detail

Communication

Team player

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related

Tools

SQL

Alteryx

RPA

Job description

Work Flexibility: Hybrid The Senior VAT Analyst will play a critical role in ensuring VAT compliance across a complex, multi-regional portfolio covering Europe (including Eastern Europe), Africa, and the Middle East. This individual will manage end-to-end VAT processes, including preparing returns, handling audits, and resolving queries from tax and statistical authorities. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with a process improvement mindset and experience with indirect tax technology, as the organization operates over 10 ERP systems and leverages various automation and data tools (SQL, Alteryx, and RPAs) to drive efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• VAT Compliance and Reporting Prepare and file VAT returns accurately and on time for multiple countries within Europe, Eastern Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, utilizing a specialized indirect tax reporting tool. The scope of the AMS based VAT team currently is our commercial and manufacturing entities in Europe including Eastern Europe, Dubai and South Africa. We also have a colleague in Costa Rica who we support with VAT/GST in Canada, Argentina, Chile, Colombia & Mexico. Review and validate data (> 200K transactions per month) from multiple ERPs to ensure alignment with VAT reporting requirements, supporting compliance in complex, multi-jurisdictional environments. Support the design and implementation process for new VAT registrations within the VAT Compliance process Analyze supply chain flows to identify VAT implications, ensuring proper treatment and documentation of transactions. Conduct thorough VAT GL reconciliations, ensuring all aged items are addressed promptly and in line with company policy and regional tax regulations.
• Process Improvement and Technology Utilization Identify and implement process improvements in VAT workflows, leveraging SQL, Alteryx, and RPA technologies to automate and streamline reporting and data reconciliation. Collaborate with IT and tax technology teams to enhance existing systems, ensuring indirect tax data quality and accessibility across multiple ERP platforms. Manage a portfolio which may consist of up to 10 ERPs. Providing input and support new ERP implementations as we strive to consolidate our ERP footprint. Proactively seek opportunities to enhance reporting accuracy, reduce manual workload, and improve workflow efficiency.
• Audit and Query Management Manage responses to audits, inquiries, and data requests from tax and statistical authorities, maintaining a clear, well-documented trail for all transactions and supporting information. Act as a primary contact with external and internal stakeholders during audit processes, providing accurate, compliant data and addressing queries efficiently. Ensure audit readiness by developing and maintaining organized records and supporting documentation for all VAT submissions.
• Cross-Functional Support and Guidance Provide VAT guidance and technical support to other team members and colleagues within the shared service center, promoting knowledge-sharing and alignment on best practices. Work closely with supply chain, procurement, and finance teams to ensure correct reporting transaction & right first-time returns. Collaborate with cross-functional teams in finance, IT, and other areas to address and resolve VAT-related issues and implement tax process improvements across the organization. Stay current with regional VAT changes and emerging trends to anticipate and address potential impacts on reporting and compliance requirements.

Required:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in VAT compliance, ideally within a multinational environment covering diverse regions such as Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in VAT reporting tools, with experience in SQL, Alteryx, and RPA tools to support data workflows.
• Audit Experience: Demonstrated experience managing VAT audits and responding to queries from tax authorities.
• Analytical and Process Improvement Skills: Strong analytical skills with an ability to identify, design, and implement process improvements for VAT compliance and reporting.
• Skills and Attributes: Attention to Detail: Precision in VAT reporting and reconciliation to ensure compliance and data accuracy across multiple jurisdictions. Tech-Savvy: Comfort with indirect tax technology and automation tools, with a proactive approach to using technology for process improvement. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for managing audits, handling queries, and providing guidance to internal stakeholders. Team Player: Collaborative mindset with a commitment to supporting team success and sharing knowledge within the shared service center. Organizational Skills: Strong organizational abilities to manage multiple deadlines, audits, and cross-functional collaborations effectively.
• Preferred: Professional tax qualifications (e.g., CTA) Experience with multiple ERPs is highly desirable.

Netherlands Pay Ranges:

Netherlands: €56.300 - €104.500 EUR Annual At Stryker, we believe transparency helps candidates make confident decisions about their next career step. Compensation is an important part of that process and we want to be clear about how pay is determined. The compensation information posted for this role may be presented as a salary range or a fixed amount depending on the role. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for incentive compensation (such as bonus and/or commissions where applicable), along with Stryker’s comprehensive benefits package. If you’d like to learn more about the salary or the benefits associated with this role, your recruiter will be happy to walk you through the details as you progress through the hiring process.

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Work Flexibility

• Remote – Role allows you to work the majority to 100% of time from an alternate workplace. These roles could have travel expectations, and you must work within the country of the job requisition location.
• Field-based – You can expect to regularly work a majority to 100% of time at customer facilities and has a set territory or expectation to travel within a set boundary. Almost all sales roles would likely be qualified as field-based.
• Onsite – Role is 100% located at a Stryker facility. Some ad hoc flexibility may be available depending on role, level, and job requirements. Manufacturing roles and any role that requires physical presence at the office would qualify under this category.
• Hybrid – You can expect to regularly work in both an alternate workplace and a Stryker facility. Roles that are partially remote or co-located would qualify as hybrid, and the expectation to be onsite would be defined and agreed upon by your manager/supervisor.