Senior VAT Specialist

evoke; Coal City (IN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & bonus

Hybrid work model

30 days leave per year

Well-being support

Job summary

evoke is seeking a Senior VAT Specialist to support VAT/GST compliance across multiple jurisdictions. You will analyze financial data from ERP systems (Oracle) and perform VAT calculations and reconciliations using Excel.

You will collaborate with Finance, Tax, IT and international business teams to ensure accurate VAT treatment and timely submissions, while maintaining the global tax compliance calendar and supporting audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred.
• 2–4 years of VAT/GST, indirect tax, accounting or related finance/tax experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and annual VAT/GST calculations and working papers.
• Support timely VAT/GST returns and other indirect tax filings.
• Assist with country-specific indirect tax reporting, including e-invoicing where applicable.
• Ensure VAT calculations are accurate and well-documented.
• Maintain global tax compliance calendar and deadlines.
• Extract and analyse financial data from ERP systems using Excel.
• Identify VAT errors and resolve data/system issues affecting reporting.
• Perform VAT reconciliations between GL, transactional data and VAT returns.
• Review cross-border transactions for correct VAT treatment.
• Support VAT audits and provide documentation to tax advisers.

Skills

VAT compliance

Excel data analysis

Data extraction from Oracle

Tax reporting

Intercompany VAT

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy or Finance

CPA qualification preferred

Tools

Oracle ERP

Excel

Job description

Senior VAT Specialist

The successful candidate will support the preparation and review of VAT/GST compliance activities across multiple jurisdictions, including VAT calculations, reconciliations, reporting and related indirect tax requirements.

Job Description

The successful candidate will support the preparation and review of VAT/GST compliance activities across multiple jurisdictions, including VAT calculations, reconciliations, reporting and related indirect tax requirements.

The role will involve working with financial data extracted from global ERP systems, particularly Oracle, and using Microsoft Excel to analyse data, prepare VAT calculations and reconciliations, identify discrepancies and support compliance activities.

The successful candidate will collaborate with Finance, Tax, IT and international business teams to ensure accurate VAT treatment, identify discrepancies and support efficient compliance processes.

What you will be doing:

Core Responsibilities:

• VAT/GST Compliance
  
  
  
  • Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and annual VAT/GST calculations and supporting working papers.
  
  
  • Support the preparation and timely submission of VAT/GST returns and other indirect tax filings.
  
  
  • Assist with country-specific indirect tax reporting requirements, including e-invoicing and digital reporting where applicable.
  
  
  • Ensure VAT calculations are accurate, complete and supported by appropriate documentation.
  
  
  • Monitor VAT deadlines and support the maintenance of the global tax compliance calendar.
  
  
  
  


• Data Analysis & Excel
  
  
  
  • Extract and analyse financial and transactional data from Oracle and other financial systems.
  
  
  • Use Microsoft Excel extensively to prepare VAT calculations, reconciliations, analysis and supporting working papers.
  
  
  • Review transactional data to identify VAT errors, inconsistencies and unusual transactions.
  
  
  • Work closely with Finance and IT teams to resolve data and system-related issues affecting VAT reporting.
  
  
  
  


• VAT Reconciliations
  
  
  
  • Perform regular VAT/GST account reconciliations between the general ledger, transactional data and VAT returns.
  
  
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies and incorrect tax treatments.
  
  
  • Maintain clear and accurate reconciliation files and supporting documentation.
  
  
  
  


• International & Cross-Border VAT
  
  
  
  • Review transactions involving cross-border, intercompany and international activities to help determine the appropriate VAT treatment.
  
  
  • Review selected vendor and customer invoices for correct VAT treatment.
  
  
  • Support the analysis of supply chain transactions and input VAT recovery opportunities.
  
  
  • Escalate complex or potentially high-risk VAT matters to the appropriate Tax/Finance team members.
  
  
  
  


• Audit & Tax Support
  
  
  
  • Support VAT/GST audits and tax authority enquiries by preparing data extracts and supporting documentation.
  
  
  • Assist with retrieving invoices, transaction details and other information required for tax audits.
  
  
  • Maintain organised audit and tax compliance files.
  
  
  • Provide analysis and information to internal and external tax advisers when required.
  
  
  
  


• Systems & Process Improvement
  
  
  
  • Support the testing and review of VAT tax codes, VAT logic and ERP configurations.
  
  
  • Participate in system testing following tax or business process changes.
  
  
  • Identify opportunities to improve VAT processes, data quality and reporting.
  
  
  • Assist with implementing process improvements and standardising VAT procedures across jurisdictions.
  
  
  
  

Who we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field; CPA qualification preferred.


• 2-4 years of relevant experience in VAT, GST, indirect tax, accounting or a related finance/tax role.

Key Accountabilities

• Practical experience with VAT calculations, reconciliations and tax reporting.


• Good understanding of EU VAT principles and indirect taxation.


• Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, PivotTables, lookups and data analysis.


• Experience with Oracle or other ERP/financial systems is highly desirable.


• Experience with international or cross-border transactions is an advantage.


• Experience in a multinational organisation, preferably shared services environment


• Exposure to SAF-T, e-invoicing or other digital tax reporting requirements is a plus


• Experience with intercompany transactions and input VAT recovery


• Experience supporting VAT audits.


• Experience with ERP tax codes, VAT logic or system testing.

What we offer:

Our roles offer more than just a job, you’ll become part of the William Hill family! We have created an environment where our people can thrive. Check out some of the fantastic benefits on offer:

• Financial: Competitive salary and bonus schemes.


• Hybrid working: Our employees can work from home up to 50% of the time with 50% of office time built in to ensure we get some face-to-face collaborative team time - and the chance for a coffee and a catch-up!


• Paid Time Off (Service incentive leave): You’ll be entitled to 30 days leave on an annual basis, and an extra day for your birthday.


• Health & well-being: Tools and services to help support your well‑being, including support with mental health and financial education.


• Healthcare: We prioritise your health and well‑being, offering comprehensive healthcare benefits.

More About Evoke

We’re a business that embraces change and progress. The power behind big name brands William Hill, 888 and Mr Green, evoke is the new name for 888 Holdings. Marking a new sense of purpose, direction and ambition for the business, there couldn’t be a more exciting time to join us as we accelerate our journey to bring even greater delight to our customers. That’s the future. That’s evoke.

At evoke, you’ll benefit from flexibility and a culture built on trust. We’ll give you the space to be yourself and the tools you need to protect our customers while they play. We’ll invest in your future to help you develop your unique strengths and build a career that’s right for you.

At evoke, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion for the benefit of our company, employees, and communities. We foster a welcoming and safe workplace that values all forms of diversity and provides opportunities for growth.