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VAT Specialist

Energy & Petrochemicals
Rotterdam
Apr 24

We are looking for an ambitious VAT Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will assist our finance team in managing our financial VAT activities. You will report directly to the Finance Manager and work closely with other departments. You will be responsible for multiple entities of the COUNT Group

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Key responsibilities

  • Calculating and filing VAT returns in a detailed and timely manner, ensuring the highest accuracy is maintained.
  • Doing periodical tax declarations (ICP, CBS).
  • Lead and assist indefining and implementing tax-related policies for the group.
  • Responsible for thepreparation of Corporate Income Tax (CIT) returns for multiple countries.
  • Participating incross-functional teams optimizing ERP BI reports to meet tax reportingrequirements.
  • Responsible for allVAT backup documentation for audit compliance and internal procedures.
  • Responsible for VATcompliance-related processes (e.g., VAT ledger reconciliation, revenuereconciliation).
  • Improvements andimplementation of VAT processes and performance.
  • Being aware of, andfollow up on, changes in VAT legislation and its communication to the relevantstakeholders.

Profile

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree (HBO) in accounting, finance

Work Experience:

  • 4+ years of experience in a similar position

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Experience with VAT filings in the Netherlands and/or other countries.
  • Advanced MS Excel skills(creating spreadsheets and using financial functions).
  • Accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Good analytical insight and a hands-on mentality.
  • Great collaboration and communication skills.
  • Able to quickly learn and adapt; a solution-oriented, flexible mindset.
  • Good command of English and Dutch, both in speech and writing.

Personal Traits:

  • Proactive, results-oriented, and solution-driven.
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
  • Stress-resistant and able to work under tight deadlines.
  • Integrity and a high level of accuracy

About COUNT Group

We are experts within the petrochemical industry, offering a complete portfolio from bulk trading to chemical distribution and sustainability consultancy.

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