Senior VAT & 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

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.