Senior Tax Specialist

Overview:

Preparation of VAT/ ESL/ Intrastat reconciliations together with the monthly tax compliance related tasks (return submission, preparing payment instructions, monitoring VAT receivables, support European VAT audits etc.). Supporting business functions (General ledger – hereinafter GL, Account Payable – hereinafter AP, Account Receivable – hereinafter AR, Customer Service/Logistic – hereinafter CS, Information Technology – hereinafter IT) with VAT related queries, participate in internal/global projects and review VAT/ESL/Intrastat.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of highly complex and consolidated VAT/ ESL/ Intrastat reports for established/foreign VAT registered Celanese legal entities in EMEA region to be sent for VAT manager review/approval
• Coordinate and review of VAT/ ESL/ Intrastat reports for established/foreign VAT registered Celanese legal entities in EMEA region
• Preparation of VAT payment instructions and monitoring of VAT payments to EMEA tax authorities
• Support and ensure reconciliation of annual VAT returns/ correction returns
• Support and ensure quarterly VAT GL accounts reconciliation (domestic LE/ foreign VAT registrations)
• Train and instruct GL, AP, AR, CS, IT team on relevant tax code to apply
• As an Independent contributor supports Tax Audit conducted by Taxing Authorities in EMEA region
• Support GL with year-end internal/external audits with data collection/ GL relevant items
• Monitoring VAT receivables/ payables with EMEA tax authorities, GL VAT accounts
• Independently support other business functions (e.g. GL, AP, AR, CS, IT) in ad-hoc requests
• Independently support VAT related projects (SAP implementation, automation, e-invoicing, e-reporting, etc.)
• Independently performs calculation of year end Transfer Pricing Adjustment Split between jurisdiction (followed by a final review by VAT manager).
• Deliver trainings to team on SAP, and proactively shares business background within the team developing strong internal and external relationships, representing the GBS Tax Team
• Identifying process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency and control
• Act as superuser in SAP related projects. Participate in testing, UAT and in any other technical, SAP or other system-related projects.

Qualifications:

• 5 to 7 years of experience in related Indirect Tax Accounting and Reporting
• Strong English language and interpersonal skills, prioritizing client responsiveness
• Proficiency in analytical skills, numeracy, and financial awareness
• Customer and service-oriented mindset, able to work under pressure
• Self-confident in internal and external interactions
• Excellent communication and cooperation skills
• Assertiveness

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