VAT/ GST Controller

ACCA Careers; Poznań; Hybrid; PLN 177,000 - 295,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Life insurance

Private medical package

Pension plan

Multisport

Flexible working

Career development

Job summary

GSK seeks a VAT/GST Controller in Poland to oversee VAT compliance, accounting, and audit coordination across multiple registrations with KPMG support. The role requires strong SAP experience, month-end close proficiency, and cross-functional collaboration.

The position is hybrid, based from Poland, and offers a comprehensive benefits package including life insurance, private medical, pension, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Taxation, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in tax or VAT compliance.
• Strong finance background with month-end close, financial reporting and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve VAT/GST returns and related filings (Intrastat, ESL).
• Coordinate with P2P and O2C to resolve issues.
• Source missing information for VAT return and Intrastat preparation.
• Drive correction of invoices and resolve tax code issues.
• Record VAT entries and reconcile VAT accounts.
• Perform annual/periodical compliance activities (Import VAT, 8th Directive filings).
• Coordinate VAT audit documents with Global Tax and act as main contact.
• Perform SOX controls accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and GPO for VX entity integration.

Skills

Financial Controlling

Financial Management Reporting

Data Analytics

Stakeholder Management

Digital Fluency

Driving Continuous Improvement

Business Acumen

Cyber Risks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Taxation

Tools

SAP ECC

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Description

We are seeking a

We are seeking a VAT/GST Controller to oversee VAT compliance, accounting and coordinate audit activities across our Vaccines VAT registrations (7 legal entities, 15 VAT registrations in 10 countries) with the support of KPMG organisation and in close collaboration Vaccines Global Process Owner (GPO) and Global Tax.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and approve VAT/GST returns, including related filings such as Intrastat and ESL – EC Sales List including issue logs.
• Contact P2P and O2C to request corrections of identified issues where required.
• Source and provide missing information required for VAT return and Intrastat preparation.
• Drive the correction of invoices and resolve tax code issues identified during the VAT return review.
• Record VAT entries and reconcile VAT accounts.
• Perform annual/periodical compliance activities, including Import VAT reviews, VAT revision exercises and 8th Directive filings.
• Coordinate the collection of documents for VAT audits, acting as the main point of contact and liaising with Global Tax.
• Perform SOX controls accurately and in due time.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Support efficiency improvements, in partnership with the Global Process Owner (GPO) / collaborate with GPO for integration of VX entities/registrations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Taxation, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in tax or VAT compliance.
• Strong finance background with deep expertise in Month-End Close processes, financial reporting, reconciliations.
• Extensive experience working with SAP Finance environments, including SAP ECC, S/4HANA.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Strong analytical mindset with a solution-oriented approach.
• Rigorous, autonomous and committed to meeting deadlines.
• Team player.

Working Model

This role is hybrid. You will be expected to work from our Poland office regularly and be available for in-person collaboration.

Why GSK?

• Career at one of the leading global healthcare companies.
• Contract of employment.
• Attractive reward package (annual bonus & awards for outstanding performance, recognition awards for additional achievements and engagement, holiday benefit).
• Life insurance and pension plan.
• Private medical package with additional preventive healthcare services for employees and their eligible.
• Sports cards (Multisport).
• Possibilities of development within the role and company’s structure.
• Personalized learning approach (mentoring, online training’ platforms: Pluralsight, Business Skills, Harvard Manage Mentor, Skillsoft and external training).
• Extensive support of work life balance (flexible working solutions, short Fridays option, health & well-being activities).
• Supportive community and integration events.
• Modern office with creative rooms, fresh fruits everyday.
• Free car and bike parking, locker rooms and showers.

Skills

Business Acumen, Cyber Risks, Data Analytics, Digital Fluency, Driving Continuous Improvement, Financial Controlling, Financial Management Reporting, Stakeholder Management

Polish Salary Range: PLN 177,000 to PLN 295,000.