Tax Analyst - Senior VAT

Tate & Lyle; Łódź; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in sweetening solutions seeks a VAT System Specialist in Łódź, Poland. The ideal candidate will have 3-4 years of SAP VAT knowledge and European VAT reporting experience. Responsibilities include coordinating VAT logic configuration and supporting SAP tax code reviews. The role offers extensive development opportunities, hybrid working model, and competitive salary. Join a diverse and inclusive workforce where your contributions are valued.

Benefits

Extensive development opportunities

Private medical care

Work from home benefits

Lunch subsidy

Languages assistance program

Qualifications

• 3-4 years SAP solid VAT knowledge.
• 3 years European VAT Tax reporting experience.
• Organized, detailed, open to learn.
• Achievement oriented.

Responsibilities

• VAT logic configuration coordination for all existing systems.
• SAP systems tax code review & creation for EU/non-EU countries.
• Coordinate existing SAP VAT scenarios.
• Provide system billing team support based on VAT rules.

Skills

SAP solid VAT knowledge

Fluent English

Advanced Excel

Effective problem solving skills

Communication skills

Team player

Education

University degree in Finance/Accounting/Law

Tools

SAP

Other ERP systems

Job description

ABOUT US

Tate & Lyle is on a journey of change, inspired by our purpose of Transforming Lives through the Science of Food. Today, we are a global leader in sweetening, texture and fortification products that remove calories and add fibre. Customers use our innovations to create healthier, tastier food and drink for billions of consumers. Across the world, we are unlocking the curiosity and courage in our people – to foster a truly experimental culture and create a tech-enabled, more agile, risk-ready operation. Join us to play your part in growing our business and its positive impact on communities, society and the planet.

Tate & Lyle Global Shared Services Centre in Łódź

is the principal location for handling the business support activities and processes for Tate & Lyle, both transactional as well as value-added business partnering support. Starting operations in 2011 with less than 50 people, we now have over 350 employees supporting operations globally. We have 30 teams operating in Łódź to provide service in the areas of Finance, Customer Service, Procurement, HR/People Services, and IS/IT.

Currently we are looking for an exceptional VAT System Specialist to join our Global Shared Services in Łódź.

The successful candidate is energetic in pursuing Business/GSS/other departments for review objectives and opportunities of improvement and is tenacious in overcoming difficulties. They will clear analyses of complex system data or issues to develop a clear understanding to achieve the desired result. The role involves acting as a tax team system facilitator and system VAT process improver, working with the Manager to ensure priorities & plans are updated.

Core responsibilities

System

• VAT logic configuration coordination for all existing systems (SAP/Oracle/IVAT/other Food System):

• Sales VAT Tax Code determination logic

• Purchase VAT Tax Code determination logic

• Permanent Establishment tax classification

• Local/non-Local VAT configuration

• Customer Invoice form update (table S010, other tabs)

• Invoice sequential numbering activation & coordination

• Sales Invoice rules based (table ZWST)

• Shipment cost tax logic (table FT00)

• Intrastate Statistical Value (table GRWR)

• EID conversion tax rate (table OBCD)

• Interco errors review (transaction BD87)

• SAP/Oracle/iVAT/other Food System Master data coordination with BU & GSS:

• VAT Customer Tax classification

• Material Master Data classification

• Commodity codes link with VAT rate

• Various services classification

• Other system administrator (iVAT/ KPI-Management tool/ Automated VAT Checker, Automated VAT Mapper)

• System project resource (SAP configuration review/changes, SAP implementation)

• SAP/Oracle/iVAT/other Food System documentation on Indirect Tax processes

Process

• SAP systems tax code review & creation for EU/non-EU countries

• Coordinate existing SAP set up VAT scenarios with BU & internally in VAT team

• System set up coordination: VAT report/ESL/Intrastate

• Systems Master data control & guide (VAT registration numbers, Incoterms, Territory zones, Commodity codes)

• System IDOC coordination & posting (AR & AP) control, issues communication within GSS teams

• System Billing team support to process invoice based on Local/non-Local VAT/Triangulation rules

• System billing procedure VAT recommendations & updates proposal

• System contact for supply chain/customer service contact for new customer/vendor contracts system review & set up

• System End-to-End process understanding & follow up

Requirements

• 3-4 years SAP solid VAT knowledge

• 3 years European VAT Tax reporting experience

• University degree in Finance/Accounting/Law

• Business working experience

• High project skills

• Fluent English; other language will be an asset

• SAP, other ERP systems

• Advanced Excel

• Independence in process analyzing

• Organized, detailed, open to learn

• Effective problem solving skills

• Achievement oriented

• Innovative with proactive approach

• Advanced communication skills

• Team player, Culture respectful

What we can offer you

As a business operating in 50 countries worldwide, we offer a global rewards package to all employees alongside a range of country-specific benefits. In addition to the flexible working policy, hybrid working model & competitive salary we offer:

• Extensive development opportunities and programs (vertical & horizontal promotions, foreign assignments, projects, broad range of internal & external training)
• Private medical care, including dental care
• MyBenefit Platform, including Multisport
• Lunch subsidy
• Work from home benefits package
• Languages assistance program
• Personal trainer
• Life Insurance
• LinkedIn Learning Platform access
• Employee Assistance Program (an online platform to support your well-being) and Mental Wellness University
• Possibility to participate in various programs & projects, including activities in Charity Team, First Aid Team, Emergency Team, Active Team and Eco Team
• Last but not least: Work in a welcoming, stimulating, and energetic environment where you can unleash your potential

At Tate & Lyle, we are committed to all our employees being seen, heard, and valued and thus, we value the contributions of people with unique backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.