VAT Intern - Global Indirect Tax & Data Analysis (Hybrid)

Stryker; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 10,000 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker invites motivated students to join the EMEA Indirect Tax Compliance team as an intern. You will assist VAT filings, data validation, and process improvements, gaining exposure to ERP systems, tax technology and cross-functional collaboration in a global setting.

The role emphasizes English communication, Excel proficiency and a proactive, team-oriented approach, with EU work rights and preferred European language skills.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a European university in bachelor’s or master’s program in Business, Finance, Accounting or Tax.
• Strong interest in tax and eagerness to learn.
• Strong written and spoken English communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; enthusiasm for technology and AI; curiosity about making processes smarter.
• Detail-oriented and proactive; able to work well in a team.
• EU working rights required.
• Preferred additional European language skills (e.g., Dutch, German, French).
• Familiarity with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist the VAT team with the preparation and supporting documentation for VAT returns and other indirect tax filings.
• Support the collection, validation and organization of data required for VAT compliance activities.
• Assist with VAT account reconciliations and investigation of differences under the guidance of experienced team members.
• Help maintain clear and complete supporting documentation for compliance and audit purposes.
• Gain practical exposure to ERP systems and understand how transactional data flows into VAT reporting.
• Support data-quality checks and help investigate differences or unusual transactions.
• Support initiatives aimed at simplifying and standardizing VAT compliance processes.
• Help document existing processes and maintain procedures and working instructions.
• Identify opportunities to improve recurring activities, data quality and ways of working.

Skills

English communication

Teamwork

Analytical mindset

Interest in tax

Proactive

Education

University student in Business/Finance/Accounting/Tax

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Stryker invites motivated students to join the EMEA Indirect Tax Compliance team as an intern. You will assist VAT filings, data validation, and process improvements, gaining exposure to ERP systems, tax technology and cross-functional collaboration in a global setting.

The role emphasizes English communication, Excel proficiency and a proactive, team-oriented approach, with EU work rights and preferred European language skills.