VAT Analyst (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Deepstreamtech; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a VAT Analyst within the Finance team, managing VAT matters worldwide. This role involves preparing VAT returns, collaborating with tax advisors, and ensuring compliance across various jurisdictions. Be part of a high-performing team dedicated to excellence and process improvements in VAT reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Tax department, especially with tax returns.
• Remote work experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit VAT returns and related reports.
• Collaborate with tax advisors for VAT obligations.
• Monitor legislative changes in VAT laws.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Team Player

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Tax, Accounting, Finance, Management

Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CTA, CPA)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Requirements

• Experience working in a Tax department (big 4 environment focused on tax and reporting), particularly in preparing and filing tax returns
• SAP experience (not mandatory)
• Hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Tax, Accounting, Finance, Management, or similar; being a chartered accountant (ACA, ACCA, CTA, CPA, or similar) is highly valued
• Team-player driven by excellence, with good organizational skills and attention to detail
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, challenging environment
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Remote work experience is not required but considered a plus
• Strong analytical skills

What the job involves

• This is an exciting opportunity to join Remote and make a difference in the global employment space as a VAT Analyst within our VAT Team (Finance)
• The VAT Team manages Remote’s VAT matters worldwide
• Finance is central to Remote’s operations
• The scale of finance operations at Remote is unprecedented for a company of this size
• As part of the finance team, you will join a multi-skilled, excellence-driven group
• We aim to be a high-performing team, passionate about our work and committed to being the best in everything we do
• Prepare and submit VAT returns and related reports across various jurisdictions (EMEA/APAC)
• Collaborate with tax advisors for report preparation and submission concerning VAT obligations
• Reconcile VAT accounts, analyze discrepancies, and liaise with accounts payable, receivable, and accounting teams to review transactions and correct errors
• Analyze invoices for compliance with local tax laws and proper tax treatment, requesting corrections when needed
• Manage and ensure compliance with e-invoicing regulations across multiple EMEA/APAC jurisdictions
• Assist with VAT registrations and de-registrations
• Support VAT audits and participate in ad hoc research and projects, including expansion into new countries and VAT treatment of new operations
• Monitor legislative changes in VAT laws and evaluate their impact on the business
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance VAT reporting efficiency
• Perform VAT number checks to ensure compliance
• Regularly review and update VAT records for accuracy in invoicing and reporting
• Coordinate with the tax technology team to ensure source data accuracy
• This role reports to: Senior Manager, VAT
• Team: Finance - Tax