Vat Analyst - Madrid, España - Plug Power Inc

Plug Power Inc

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Madrid, España

hace 3 semanas

Publicado por:

Isabel García

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Descripción

VAT analyst EMEA

Status:
_Exempt (Salaried)_

Department:
Finance/Accounting

Position Summary

Plug Power (NASDAQ PLUG) is leading the green energy revolution and continues to expand rapidly in Europe.

The VAT analyst is an integral position in the financial operations team and provides operational financial support to our European business.

This role is critical to help drive strategic decision making within the business based upon the measurement of financial data.

This position is tasked to assist the Head of Europe Shared Services, with building our indirect tax reporting and compliance operations.

Core

Responsibilities:

Assist in gathering necessary backup support documentation for VAT reporting, request VAT invoice revisions and VAT invoice credits as necessary.
Managing timely filing of VAT/Intrastat returns and related listings in cooperation with VAT consultants.
Ensure all month end VAT processes are actioned on a timely basis.
Full responsibility for VAT Returns (and supplementary forms Intrastat) for all the EMEA Companies.
Ensure that VAT accounting accounts are correct and reconciled with the other relevant data, such as VAT declarations, P&L, and intrastat filings.
Complete all VAT related accounting activities upon which VAT returns depend, including control checks of transaction data and review of supporting tax documentation to identify any errors or anomalies.
Ensure that the Periodic VAT journals are uploaded to the GL on a timely basis.
Support quarterly and yearly audits, provide requested information/data for auditors.
Deliver explanations/data on requests of tax authorities in respect of VAT refund audits and general VAT audits and manage the working relationship with consultants during routine audits and ad hoc enquiries.
Provide advice for VAT related questions by other departments such as correct VAT treatment for complex sales transactions, provide VAT coding for AP invoices, etc.
Monitor and manage VAT refunds/refund positions.
Provide advice to AR department for complex sales transaction (triangulation, export)
Act as main point of contact with accounting firms and other tax return preparers
Take ownership on complex VAT matters, close cooperation with local advisors and authorities to find solutions.
Minimizing VAT liabilities and compliance issues.
Identify potential tax planning opportunities.
Liaise with sales and business teams on VAT related matters
Involvement in other tax related issues.

Education and Experience

1 0r 2 years of relevant work experience, in an international company with multiple VAT registrations, or in one of Big4 companies.
Bachelors degree in Accounting/Finance/Tax
Knowledge of and experience with VAT, intrastat & IC processes
Knowledge of Accounting & booking processes
Experience with Statutory vs GAAP reconciliation
Superior communication skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office software
Ability to manage complex projects and multitask effectively
Ability to role model high standards of professionalism
Excellent followthrough
Must be driven and selfmotivated
Must possess the highest ethical standards and a commitment to work quality

Plug Power, Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.