EMEA VAT Analyst

Bacardi-Martini; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

E-learning platforms

Career development programs

Travel discounts

Well-being programs

Job summary

Bacardi in Warszawa seeks an EMEA VAT Analyst to manage VAT compliance for Poland and France, ensuring timely filings and monitoring tax law changes.

You will extract SAP data, coordinate with local finance and tax advisors, and support cross-functional teams across the service center. The role blends analytical work with business partnership, offering growth in a global, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in English (Polish/French VAT filings experience preferable)
• Bachelor’s degree and/or Master’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration
• Strong analytical and diagnostic skills
• 2–3 years of experience in tax filings/returns, accounting experience beyond tax also 2–3 years
• Experience with SAP is a must
• Experience in Shared Services environment is preferred
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, especially Excel and SharePoint
• Detail oriented with ability to communicate clearly to varied audiences

Responsibilities

• Execute migration of tax filings work and internal local tax processes with focus on Poland and France
• Extract and review SAP data for local filings preparation
• Coordinate information flow with local finance teams and advisors
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of tax returns with authorities
• Coordinate tax payments based on filings and thresholds
• Collaborate with Bacardi Enterprise Services for required information
• Prepare reconciliations of tax accounts monthly and yearly
• Assist with tax technology and electronic invoicing implementations
• Document and improve processes and information flows for filings/returns
• Stay updated on changes in tax law and internal policies
• Support tax law changes and audits

Skills

Analytical skills

English fluency

Taxation/diagnostics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Job description

As a EMEA VAT Analyst, you will be working with VAT compliance processes from EMEA countries (with the special focus on Poland and France), ensuring the filings are submitted on time, tracking tax law changes, and implementing accordingly. This role will help you to increase the knowledge in tax by working with different markets at the same time, working with different tax professionals and tax advisors.Also, this position helps the person to develop different soft skills due to the high interaction across many functions (Finance & Non-Finance) as a resource to the international markets and service centre employees. The candidate will deal with confidential and sensitive data and must ensure conformity with policies, procedures, and regulations of Bacardi and external government agencies.

ABOUT YOU

This role is for you if you are a tax professional looking for a step up in your tax career to learn about other tax legislations and tax processes, with strong analytical and diagnostic skills, curious to challenge the status quo and with an excellent customer service mindset.

RESPONSIBILITIES - WITH OUR CONSUMER AT THE HEART YOUR KEY FOCUS WILL BE

• Execution of the migration of the tax filings work and internal/local tax processes from another team member or local market with the special focus on Poland and France.
• Extraction and review of data from SAP for the preparation of the local fillings.
• Coordinate the information flow from and to the local finance teams and the local advisors as applicable.
• Timely and accurate filing of the tax filings/returns with the Tax Authorities.
• Coordination and approval of the tax payments derived from the tax filings – thresholds.
• Coordination with Bacardi Enterprise Services (BES) of any information required for the filings and ensuring that the information received from BES is correct for the purpose of the filings and returns. Work with BES in case information needs to be corrected or processes re-designed as necessary.
• Prepare the reconciliations of the tax accounts on a monthly and yearly basis.
• Assistance with respect to tax technology and implementation of electronic invoicing
• Documentation, implementation and improvement of processes and flows of information for the purpose of generating the tax filings/returns.
• Keep updated with regards to changes in the law or internally that impact the filings/returns.
• Collaborate in the implementation of tax law changes and internal or external audits.

SKILLS - THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO CREATE YOUR LEGACY

• Must be fluent in English (another language is a plus)
• Bachelor’s degree and/or Master’s degree Accounting or Business Administration
• Strong analytical and diagnostic skills
• Previous experience in tax filings/returns: 2-3 years at least.
• Previous accounting experience beyond tax: 2-3 years at least.
• Polish/French VAT tax filings experience: preferable
• Experience with tax technology is preferable
• Experience with Corporate Income Tax calculation (current and deferred tax), and CIT filing is a plus
• Previous experience with SAP is a must.
• Previous experience in Shared Services environment- preferred
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (particularly MS Excel) and MS SharePoint
• Detail oriented with the ability to capture information in a clear, concise manner and can adapt information for various audiences.

PERSONAL QUALITIES – SHARE OUR FOUNDER’S PASSION AND ENTREPRENEURIAL FLAIR

• Operate and orchestrate seamlessly within the matrix
• Strong analytical and diagnostic skills
• High level of attention to details
• Detail oriented with the ability to capture information in a clear, concise manner and can adapt information for various audiences
• Intellectual curiosity: always peeling back the layers and asking “why”.

leadership agility

At Bacardi we care deeply about finding brilliant talent who can bring the following personal attributes to help elevate our 3Fs: Fearless, Family, Founder culture to the next level.

• Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become
• Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others
• People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance
• Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others.
• Mental Agility:You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you’re presented with
• Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience

Disclaimer: Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization across the globe. We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination that adversely affects individuals or groups on the basis of national origin, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, and any other legally protected aspect of a person's identity.

At Bacardi, we are committed to providing our Primos (employees) with a comprehensive Total Rewards package of compensation, benefits, incentives, allowances, well-being, and much more to meet the needs of themselves and their families. It goes beyond just Cash! The total rewards program is based on pay for performance, whereby the incentive programs are linked to company and individual performance.

Compensation, Paid Time Off & Retirement

• Competitive Pay Package
• Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off, plus additional days offered ( i.e., volunteer day, allowing you to give back to the community)
• Retirement/Pension Plan
• Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Best-in-class, family-friendly, and inclusive leave policies

Additional Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements (depending on role/office/site location)
• Access to E-learning Platforms and Career Development programs
• Travel Discounts ( i.e., hotel and car rental)
• And much more!

The benefits /perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Bacardi, your work location, and are subject to change.

Some benefits may be subject to an employee contribution.

Some benefits may be fully or partially subsidized. Incentive plans are linked to the nature of your employment and can vary based on region, market, function or brand.

Be a Part of Our Culture

BE Fearless

We empower our teams to question, challenge and innovate.

This means adopting an agile mindset, being comfortable with trying new things and taking risks, without being reckless.

BEHAVE LIKE Family

We treat each other, and our communities, like family. Always.

We are all ‘Primos’ (Spanish for cousins) at Bacardi. Being part of the family gives you the support you need to be the best you can be.

The spirit of entrepreneurship is at the heart of everything we do.

Everyone at Bacardi sees this business as their own. We do the right thing for the business and take accountability for our work.

Life Inside Bacardi

Be Fearless, act like a Founder.

Follow our Primos on their journey to success. Where did they start and what’s it like to work for Bacardi? You too can be part of our story.

Bacardi is the world's largest privately-held international spirits company. We are a brand-led growth company with over 200 brands and labels. More than 8,000 people across the globe work toward a common purpose to Make Moments Matter. At Bacardi we are guided by our 3Fs culture of being Fearless, treating each other like Family, and having a Founders mentality. And have plenty of fun along the way!

You will hear us refer to each other as a “Primo” which means cousin in Spanish, and it´s our way to referring to employees. It´s also a reminder that we are a family-owned business with Latin heritage since 1862.

Primos are empowered to embrace diversity of thought and a global mindset to grow the Bacardi business and be future fit.

Leadership at Bacardi listen to Primos through pulse surveys, town halls, action team forums and development training sessions.

We get to enjoy social events, brand days, celebrate in trade with customers and have the opportunity to give back to the community through local initiatives like My Inspirit Day. We stand by doing the right thing and foster a culture of wellness and prioritizing Primo wellbeing through impactful resources and initiatives.

If this sounds like a culture you wish to join, check out our current opportunities.

How can I stay on top of the latest Bacardi news?

Our Global headquarters is based in Bermuda. Our Regional headquarters are Amsterdam for Europe & Latin America & the Caribbean; Dubai for Asia, Middle East & Africa and Coral Gables for North America. For Global Marketing, our teams are based in London, UK. In addition, we have offices, distilleries, production sites and brand homes around the world.

What careers are possible at Bacardi?

Our portfolio boasts more than 200 brands and labels and we sell in more than 160 markets. That global scale offers opportunities across functions and markets. From those who craft and produce our brands to those who market and sell them to everything in between.We also have opportunities across levels of experience from those who are starting their professional career (and are of local legal drinking age) to those who have decades of experience under their belt.

Does Bacardi run an Internship or Graduate program?

From time to time, we contract talent for specific functions and markets on a paid internship basis. We do not run a recurring global internship and rather allow markets and team to determine local needs and opportunities.

Does Bacardi offer training and development opportunities to grow your career?

We are there for the moments that matter in our Primos’ careers - the times they need to step outside of their comfort zone and grow. Whether that’s when they step through our doors as a new Primo, take on a new role, want to learn new skills and develop, or take that opportunity of a lifetime abroad to gain experiences across different cultures, functions, and markets.

We have world-class resources to support you every step of the way. From our Becoming Bacardi onboarding to global mentorship programs, mixology sessions, regular “lunch and learns” and coaching and development programs, there are many ways to expand your skills and opportunities. Learning never ends and that’s why we even continue development at the most senior levels with global programs at Harvard Business School and the University of Miami, among others.

Do I need to drink alcohol to work at Bacardi?

The simple answer is no candidates do not need to drink alcohol to be considered for a role. The Bacardi portfolio of products includes alcohol, low alcohol and no alcohol products. Bacardi promotes balanced, moderate drinking as part of a mindful lifestyle. The decision whether or not to drink alcohol is a personal one and we respect lifestyle choices.

What we value most is high performing talent with an ability to understand how to engage with our brand consumers and business partners.

We do, of course, only hire people who are of legal drinking age in their market.

Can I receive additional support or reasonable adjustments during the interview process?

We want everyone to enjoy their Bacardi interview experience and will consider requests for personal requirements (be that the interview environment or other adjustments). Please make your recruiter aware via email when invited for interview. We will do our best to accommodate your needs at each stage and make your experience a supportive one.