Senior EU VAT & Indirect Tax Specialist

O-I; Poznań; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Multisport card

Social fund (vacation and Christmas)

Job summary

O-I seeks a VAT expert to oversee indirect tax compliance across multiple European jurisdictions from Poznań, Poland. You will manage VAT returns, ESL and Intrastat, ensuring accuracy and alignment with local regulations while coordinating with Finance and IT on ERP VAT logic.

The role requires strong analytical skills, SAP experience, and a proactive attitude toward process improvements and regulatory changes. Join a truly global glass packaging leader.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in VAT compliance and reporting across European jurisdictions.
• Knowledge of European VAT regulations and local requirements.
• Experience with SAP tax determination logic and data flows for VAT reporting.
• Interest in VAT-related projects (e-invoicing, SAF-T, digital reporting).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely preparation, review and submission of VAT, ESL and Intrastat returns across jurisdictions.
• Own VAT compliance and reporting processes for multiple European countries.
• Oversee VAT settlement, including clearing and closing transactions.
• Perform indirect tax postings and settlements with accuracy and compliance.
• Support VAT setup and tax determination in ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
• Participate in VAT-related projects and regulatory initiatives.
• Maintain Indirect Tax control framework with documentation and process improvements.
• Provide VAT guidance to internal stakeholders and assist audits.
• Collaborate with Finance and IT; mentor junior colleagues.

Skills

VAT compliance

VAT reporting

SAP knowledge

Regulatory interpretation

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication clarity

Process improvement

Attention to detail

Ownership & accountability

Tools

SAP

Job description

O-I seeks a VAT expert to oversee indirect tax compliance across multiple European jurisdictions from Poznań, Poland. You will manage VAT returns, ESL and Intrastat, ensuring accuracy and alignment with local regulations while coordinating with Finance and IT on ERP VAT logic.

The role requires strong analytical skills, SAP experience, and a proactive attitude toward process improvements and regulatory changes. Join a truly global glass packaging leader.