Consultant, VAT Compliance: German-Speaking

Ryan LLC; Braga; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation & Benefits

Phone/Internet Reimbursement

Gym Membership Reimbursement

LinkedIn Learning

Flexible Work

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Path Acceleration

Award-Winning Culture

Community Outreach

Job summary

Ryan, LLC is seeking a VAT Consultant in Portugal to deliver VAT compliance services for diverse clients across multiple jurisdictions. The role involves liaising with clients and tax authorities, preparing declarations, and providing advisory communications in English and German.

The ideal candidate holds a law/management/economics degree and is fluent in English and German, with strong MS Office skills. A dynamic, flexible work environment and strong growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Management, or Economics.
• Fluent in English and German, both spoken and written.
• Additional language skills are valued in recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and understand clients’ businesses to ensure VAT compliance and timely VAT declarations.
• Analyze VAT data and prepare/validate VAT declarations per country regulations.
• Serve as a point of contact for clients and prepare reports/advisory emails.
• Coordinate with tax authorities in countries where clients operate.
• Assist Senior Consultants and Managers with complex client issues.
• Follow up on VAT registrations/deregistrations to ensure compliance.
• Research and update VAT knowledge database regularly.

Skills

English

German

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Management, or Economics

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Internet research

Job description

Why Ryan?

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits
• Business Connectivity Reimbursement (Phone/Internet)
• Gym Membership or Equipment Reimbursement
• LinkedIn Learning Subscription
• Flexible Work Environment
• Tuition Reimbursement
• After One Year of Service
• Accelerated Career Path
• Award-Winning Culture & Community Outreach

Consultants provide VAT compliance services and advice to a wide range of clients operating across sectors and countries. They work continually to help ensure their clients make informed business decisions in light of VAT changes and developments. They monitor and anticipate changes to VAT legislation and respond quickly with advice specific to their clients’ compliance requirements. They focus on preparing and submitting VAT declarations in countries where clients conduct strategic transactions. They are also responsible for managing client relationships, communicating with clients and tax authorities in several countries, and monitoring and following up on related processes. The position requires the ability to work with clients and tax authorities in several jurisdictions, as well as the technical VAT knowledge needed to provide VAT services to clients in multiple countries. A career as a VAT Consultant may suit individuals who enjoy researching and analyzing problems, developing expertise in their field, and communicating complex information in a clear and easily understood manner.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify and understand clients’ businesses and flows to help ensure VAT compliance is completed efficiently and VAT declarations and associated documents are submitted by the appropriate deadlines.
• Analyze VAT data submitted by clients and prepare and validate VAT declarations to ensure completed forms comply with legislation and regulations in each country.
• Serve as a point of contact for clients and prepare reports and advisory emails.
• Serve as a point of contact with tax authorities in countries where clients conduct strategic transactions.
• Handle the receipt of and responses to information requests and audits conducted by tax authorities on behalf of clients.
• Assist Senior Consultants and Managers in dealing with other intricate business issues of clients.
• Follow up on VAT registration and deregistration processes to ensure compliance with legislation and regulations in different countries.
• Help businesses and individuals develop strategies for managing VAT and preparing for future financial needs.
• Proactively research and update the VAT knowledge database.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Law, Management, or Economics.
• Fluent in English and German, both spoken and written.
• Additional language skills will also be valued in the recruitment process.

Computer Skills

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft® Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet navigation and research.

Ryan offers outstanding opportunities to work in a dynamic, rapidly expanding tax services firm serving the world’s most respected Global 5000 companies. Our innovative work environment, accelerated growth path for high performers, competitive benefits package, and outstanding earning potential provide the most rewarding career experience available in the industry. Ryan employees are given the freedom to do their best work in the way they work best. With a clear understanding of expectations and accountabilities, our employees are given ownership of their time and flexibility to meet the demands of their professional and personal lives.

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Ryan LLC (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status).

Job duties related to this role are to be conducted in a manner that adheres to privacy laws, as well as follows internal governance related to protecting confidential information and trade secrets, and to securing data and company records.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Accommodation

Ryan, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting employment discrimination.

It is our policy to take all employment actions and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability, military status, status as a disabled or other protected veteran or any other protected status under applicable law.

It is Ryan's policy to make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Notice to Canada Candidates – In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Canadian Human Rights Act, Ryan ULC will provide accommodation, accessible formats and communication supports for the interview upon request.

Ryan welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.