(Fixed-Term) Junior Tax Associate

Moderna; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Moderna Warsaw is offering a temporary‑cover role within the Indirect Tax Team, focusing on Poland VAT/indirect tax operations. You will prepare periodic reports, support returns, and advise stakeholders on tax matters.

The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance with local tax laws, and collaboration with global teams while exploring Generative AI tools to enhance efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related discipline.
• Interest in pursuing tax accreditation.
• 1–2 years of indirect taxes experience; pharma/biotech exposure beneficial.
• Basic understanding of tax principles; eager to develop VAT/GST/CT expertise.
• Familiarity with SAP is advantageous.
• Proactive, analytical, detail‑oriented, and organized; strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare VAT/GST/CT reporting for Poland.
• Assist with VAT returns, Intrastat and SAF‑T filings.
• Provide guidance to stakeholders on indirect tax matters.
• Ensure transactions comply with local tax laws via checks.
• Collaborate across Moderna functions and Indirect Tax team.
• Support internal controls across the Indirect Tax process.

Skills

English fluency

Analytical mindset

Proactive work ethic

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

SAP familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business or related

Tools

SAP

Job description

The Role:

Joining Moderna means advancing mRNA science to transform medicine. Work with exceptional global teams on a broad pipeline and build a career that makes a real difference for patients.

Moderna is strengthening its international business services hub in Warsaw, supporting our growing global operations. We welcome professionals ready to help advance our mission and shape the future of mRNA medicines.

This temporary-cover opportunity will join our Indirect Tax Team in Warsaw as an individual contributor, providing hands-on operational support across indirect tax activities for Poland. You will help ensure accurate and compliant VAT and other indirect tax reporting while working closely with stakeholders to ensure transactions are recorded and processed in accordance with local tax requirements.

Combining detailed tax operations with controls, reconciliations and regulatory research, you will contribute to the quality and reliability of Moderna’s tax processes while gaining exposure to digital and Generative AI tools that can help enhance research, analysis and operational efficiency.

Here’s What You’ll Do:

• Prepare VAT/GST/CT reporting to support tax compliance requirements for Poland.
• Support the preparation and completion of periodic VAT and other indirect tax returns, including sales listings, Intrastat and SAF‑T, using tax preparation tools.
• Provide support and guidance to stakeholders on indirect tax matters, helping ensure transactions are recorded in compliance with applicable local tax laws.
• Conduct checks to verify that transactions are processed in accordance with relevant tax rules.
• Build strong relationships across the company to support the delivery of high‑quality indirect tax advice and guidance relating to compliance, reviews and inquiries.
• Assist with the management of internal controls across the Indirect Tax process, including the accounting activities associated with VAT/GST/CT general ledger account reconciliations.
• Support members of the Indirect Tax Team with day‑to‑day activities, including preparing project presentations, reports, schedules and analyses.
• Research updates to indirect tax reporting obligations and help translate regulatory developments into clear information for relevant stakeholders.
• Keep stakeholders informed about tax updates and the implications of new or changing laws and regulations.
• Participate in additional tax‑related projects as required.
• Collaborate closely with the Indirect Tax team and leadership globally while engaging with teams across Moderna to develop an understanding of essential business processes.
• Look for opportunities to use digital capabilities, including Generative AI tools where appropriate, to accelerate research, analysis and preparation of tax‑related materials while maintaining appropriate controls and accuracy.

The key Moderna Mindsets you’ll need to succeed in the role:

"We obsess over learning. We don’t have to be the smartest we have to learn the fastest."

"We behave like owners. The solutions we’re building go beyond any job description."

Here’s What You’ll Bring To The Table:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
• An interest in pursuing tax accreditation.
• 1-2 years of experience in indirect taxes; experience in public accounting or the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry would be beneficial.
• A basic understanding of tax principles, combined with a willingness to develop deeper expertise in VAT/GST/CT.
• Familiarity with financial systems such as SAP would be advantageous.
• A proactive work ethic, with the confidence to take initiative and deliver results.
• Strong analytical capabilities and attention to detail.
• Effective organizational and communication skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team across different functions, while operating successfully as an individual contributor.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; knowledge of additional languages is a plus.

Here’s What You’ll Bring To The Table:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related discipline
• Interest in pursuing tax accreditation
• 1-2 years of experience in indirect taxes; experience in public accounting or the pharma/biotech industry is beneficial
• Basic understanding of tax principles, with a willingness to develop expertise in VAT/GST/CT
• Familiarity with financial systems such as SAP is advantageous
• Proactive work ethic, ready to take initiative and deliver results
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail
• Organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively
• Capability to work as part of a team across various functions
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken. Knowledge of additional languages is