VAT Compliance Controller

Job Summary

Tetra Pak International Business Operations is currently looking for a VAT Compliance Controller to support tax ops and the indirect tax & technology center of excellence with VAT compliance reporting services provided to Tetra Pak entities globally, to ensure VAT returns are submitted accurately and on time. This also includes assistance in all type of local and cross border transactions with complex requirements concerning goods and services and supporting management with driving global VAT alignment improvement initiatives. Actively contribute to execute day to day tasks within the VAT Compliance department. Give support to colleagues and assume polyvalence for VAT Compliance activities.

This position is based in Budaörs, Hungary

What you will do

• Provide overall assistance with VAT compliance obligations of Tetra Pak Group entities with specific focus on the EMEA region i.e., assistance with preparation/reconciliation and timely submission of correct VAT, Intrastat returns and EC Sales listing’s (including a review function)
• Assist with ensuring efficient working of VAT compliance process (including external ITC tool process), timely running of Intrastat preparation reports and follow up with local Tetra Pak sites in EMEA and beyond.
• Assist the team with the tax technology process, i.e., finding efficiency gains, cost savings and process improvements through tax technology initiatives (internal & external)
• Assist with VAT queries from Tetra Pak local sites (local tax experts), external consultants and/or internal colleagues and assist with managing volumes of e-mail queries.
• Assist with response to VAT queries and requests from the tax authorities, including support to management on solution of findings of external VAT audits.
• Assist with purchase and sales ledgers, billing, and other ad hoc admin duties.
• Ensure follow up with internal/external stakeholders regarding important issues/queries.
• Ensure that country specific VAT info sheets and internal procedure documents are corrected and continually kept up to date.
• Assist local (Hungarian) tax compliance obligations including local ad-hoc tax advice, local tax filing, local tax audits, tax reconciliations & controls.
• Coordinate tax activities with external outsourcing partner and support with any fee related tasks
• Assist Tax Manager with day-to-day tasks required to run the business effectively, and in particular in EMEA, i.e, Legislative research, confirmation of VAT treatment applicable, review and translation of important documents, administrative support etc.

We believe you have

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in VAT compliance gained in a professional environment.
• Fluent English and Hungarian language skills; additional language capabilities are an advantage.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• The ability to work effectively under deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage your own workload independently.
• The capability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working collaboratively within a global, team-oriented environment.
• ERP system knowledge, preferably SAP.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, along with solid knowledge of Word and PowerPoint.
• Good knowledge of Hungarian tax regulations and VAT requirements.