VAT Compliance Senior Consultant - Hybrid

EY; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global firm as a Senior Consultant in VAT compliance, where you'll manage client engagements and lead a team of tax consultants. This role offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth and innovative problem-solving, making a meaningful impact in the VAT compliance practice.

Benefits

Free certifications (ACCA/ADIT/CFA)

Additional vacation days for public holidays

Medical insurance for employees and families

Life & accident insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of professional experience in VAT compliance.
• Basic understanding of IT systems and VAT/GST reporting solutions.

Responsibilities

• Managing multiple client engagements and supporting VAT compliance.
• Coordinating VAT compliance projects and monitoring quality.
• Supervising and coaching junior team members.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Resolution

Project Management

Planning Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Economics

Master’s Degree in Economics

Job description

The opportunity

You’ll work as part of a high-performing team on a broad range of clients and assignments that will challenge and develop your skills. You’ll be encouraged and expected to take accountability and make a meaningful impact.

Your key responsibilities

You will be responsible for managing multiple client engagements and supporting the development of the VAT compliance practice at EY Romania. Additionally, you will build and lead a team of tax consultants working on these assignments.

As a Senior Consultant, your responsibilities include working with clients where you act as the assistant VAT controller for VAT compliance outsourced to EY, including:

• Staying informed about general business and economic developments and understanding the client’s business and policies. Collaborating with the client and engagement team to understand their VAT needs,

• Acting as the point of contact—liaising with international clients and colleagues regarding Romanian VAT compliance,

• Coordinating VAT compliance projects, monitoring the quality of indirect tax data and reports,

• Reviewing and approving indirect tax returns,

• Following legislative and business changes to ensure systems and processes are updated,

• Identifying issues and opportunities for process improvement,

• Supervising and coaching junior team members,

• Participating in training and development activities to enhance technical knowledge,

• Working with the tax team to develop marketing and sales strategies, and implementing them; developing practical methodologies tailored to the Romanian VAT compliance market,

• Utilizing and promoting firm-wide methodologies and software solutions,

• Providing guidance to staff to support their professional growth, including addressing questions, offering constructive feedback, and conducting performance reviews.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong technical and practical understanding of VAT provisions and compliance,

• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail,

• Innovative mindset with a focus on problem resolution and strong communication skills, both written and verbal,

• Team-oriented with project management capabilities,

• Highly motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively,

• A desire to learn and grow within the role,

• Effective planning and prioritization skills.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Economics or a related field, potentially with additional qualifications in fiscal matters,

• At least 3 years of professional experience in VAT compliance, either in industry or with service providers,

• Basic understanding of IT systems and VAT/GST reporting solutions.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Excellent language skills in Romanian and English; additional languages are a plus,

• Strong cross-cultural communication skills and experience working in a virtual environment.

What we look for

We value individuals with the right attitude—entrepreneurial spirit, energy, and a desire to contribute to a dynamic global team. A balance of technical expertise, analytical thinking, creativity, and excellent communication skills is essential. If you have innovative ideas and confidence to share them, this role is for you.

What working at EY offers

• Learning opportunities through diverse projects for major clients.
• Free certifications (ACCA/ADIT/CFA) and access to national & international training programs.
• Additional vacation days for public holidays falling on weekends.
• Participation in EY communities and extracurricular activities.
• Various discounts, perks, and medical coverage.
• Access to Udemy, EY Badges, Bookster library.
• Medical insurance for employees and their families.
• Life & accident insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling services.

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services, we hire passionate professionals to help build a better working world. Our culture fosters training, opportunities, and creative freedom to innovate and improve.

Join us in building a better working world.

Apply now!

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