An exciting opportunity to join the Tax Team of a dynamic, fast-growing, technology business, supporting the expansion of the group and improving assurance on VAT applicable to the Group. The VAT consultant will have a mixed role between EMEA VAT compliance and advisory, and work on all VAT matters related to the companies of the Group. You will provide practical, commercial advice to the business and the finance team, reporting to the VAT Manager and Tax Director of the Group.

Main tasks/responsibilities

• Preparation of EMEA VAT returns and reconciliation procedures of the Group;
• Review compliance for indirect taxes and perform proactive reviews of country operations, VAT processes and reporting;
• Provide technical advice to business units on VAT issues, with the support of the VAT Manager;
• Work with the VAT Manager and Tax Director to develop strategies for VAT across the Group in EMEA;
• Liaise with IT and business process owners to maintain and support indirect tax systems;
• Collaborate directly with local service providers regarding VAT issues (includes managing external advisers in connection with compliance activities);
• Coordinate with regional shared service center;
• Assist the VAT Manager and Tax Director with tax planning, tax audits, and other projects as required;
• Provide ad hoc support to tax team members where required;
• Keep up to date with recent changes in VAT Legislation and guidance
• Manage and control compliance deadlines

Profile

• Background in accounting, finance, law, management or economics;
• 3-5 years of experience in taxes (it may not be a specific experience in VAT);
• Be able to take ownership of work, develop an approach to problem solving, and be hands on;
• Attention to detail, good judgement showing logical data-based decision-making.
• Good experience working with Microsoft, mainly Excel
• Experience in SAP it?s a plus

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Infinera is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled.