Indirect Tax Advisor

Heineken NV; Kraków; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HEINEKEN Kraków (HEINEKEN Business Services Poland) is seeking an experienced VAT Advisor to guide complex VAT matters and ensure compliant EU VAT handling across the organization.

You will deliver VAT trainings, develop guidance with local Tax Managers, support audits, assess new regulations, and drive process improvements. English proficiency at C1+ and strong analytical skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Tax Law, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in VAT advisory, indirect tax consulting, or an in-house tax function.
• Strong knowledge of EU VAT regulations and complex VAT topics including cross-border transactions, reverse charge mechanisms, rebates, and returnable packaging.
• Good understanding of end-to-end finance processes and VAT implications within RtR, StP, and MtC environments.
• Fluent English at C1 level or higher.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a trusted internal VAT advisor and providing expert guidance on complex VAT matters.
• Supporting VAT compliance activities by determining the correct VAT treatment of transactions and recommending appropriate follow-up actions.
• Delivering VAT technical trainings for finance teams and other stakeholders involved in VAT-relevant processes.
• Developing and maintaining VAT guidance documentation, including country-specific instructions in cooperation with local Tax Managers.
• Supporting VAT audits and responding to queries from tax authorities.
• Assessing the impact of new EU VAT regulations and ensuring their proper implementation within VAT processes.
• Identifying opportunities to improve VAT-related processes and collaborating with process owners on enhancements.
• Providing expert support on ad hoc VAT queries and complex business scenarios.
• Reviewing and validating key VAT-related decisions, assumptions, and tax positions.
• Monitoring VAT risks and proactively escalating potential compliance issues.

Skills

VAT advisory

EU VAT regulations

Cross-border transactions

English communication

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Tax Law / Finance / Accounting / Economics

Job description

At HEINEKEN Kraków (Heineken Business Services Poland) our success comes directly from our great people. We are a growing team of business experts in finance, accounting, data and technology ready to „WOW” the world with our expertise, passion and pride to be GREEN. We act on our values of Passion for consumers & customers, Courage to dream & pioneer, Care for people & planet, Enjoyment of Life, always focused on being ourselves: inclusive, diverse, and open for new challenges.

Your responsibilities would include:

• acting as a trusted internal VAT advisor and providing expert guidance on complex VAT matters
• supporting VAT compliance activities by determining the correct VAT treatment of transactions and recommending appropriate follow-up actions
• delivering VAT technical trainings for finance teams and other stakeholders involved in VAT-relevant processes
• developing and maintaining VAT guidance documentation, including country-specific instructions in cooperation with local Tax Managers
• supporting VAT audits and responding to queries from tax authorities
• assessing the impact of new EU VAT regulations and ensuring their proper implementation within VAT processes
• identifying opportunities to improve VAT-related processes and collaborating with process owners on enhancements
• providing expert support on ad hoc VAT queries and complex business scenarios
• reviewing and validating key VAT-related decisions, assumptions, and tax positions
• monitoring VAT risks and proactively escalating potential compliance issues.

You are a good match if you:

• hold a bachelor's or master's degree in Tax Law, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• have at least 5 years of experience in VAT advisory, indirect tax consulting, or an in-house tax function
• possess strong knowledge of EU VAT regulations and complex VAT topics such as cross-border transactions, reverse charge mechanisms, rebates, and returnable packaging
• have a good understanding of end-to-end finance processes and VAT implications within RtR, StP, and MtC environments
• communicate fluently in English at C1 level or higher
• demonstrate excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
• have experience working in an international and multicultural environment
• are proactive, stakeholder-oriented, and comfortable taking ownership of complex topics
• can explain complex VAT matters in a clear and practical way
• are well-organized and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.

You are a perfect match if you also have:

• experience driving process improvements or supporting transformation initiatives
• a professional tax qualification or certification
• experience with excise duties or other indirect taxes
• familiarity with Shared Services Centre, Global Business Services, or Centre of Excellence operating models
• experience implementing regulatory or legislative changes within finance or tax functions.

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