This is who we are
ROCKWOOL Global Business Service Center (RGBS) is part of the ROCKWOOL Group and is providing financial and IT services within ROCKWOOL. Processes managed within our SSC in financial area: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Master Data and Banking. The company offers opportunity to grow within one process or in the future also cross – process options are possible. Our clients are spread around Europe so there are options to practice different language skills. We are located in Poznan, Poland.

VAT Compliance Specialist

Workplace: Poznań, wielkopolskie
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This is the role

The position is an excellent job opportunity for a person interested in gaining tax experience by working globally in an international company. You will be part of multinational Tax Group and will be provided with opportunity to take part in challenging projects.

You will become part of our VAT Compliance department belonging to Group Tax with its offices in different countries. We are responsible for supporting the entire ROCKWOOL Group with VAT compliance processes in its broadest sense.

The VAT Compliance Specialist reports to the VAT Compliance Manager in Poznan and is part of an international team which is expected to develop significantly over the coming years. This both in terms of types of tasks, standardization of processes and automation of tasks.

The role of a VAT Compliance Specialist is to be responsible for the compliance process from preparation to submission of VAT and other indirect tax related fillings. The responsibility also includes controlling in accordance with the control matrix, preparation and maintenance of all documents as stated by the Tax Control Framework and support to colleagues in the VAT Team with ad hoc tasks. The main tasks cover:

Extract reports, analyze the data and prepare VAT returns and statistical reporting in order to produce high-quality, accurate submissions by statutory deadlines;
Perform controls according to the Tax Control Matrix incl. reconciliation of balance sheet accounts for VAT, sample checks etc.;
Prepare and maintain VAT compliance process documents/manuals;
Participating in transition of the VAT, Intrastat and other indirect tax-related processes;
Maintain good relationship with local finance, tax advisors and other relevant stakeholders to ensure efficient and effective cooperation;
Sparring and support in solving issues, improve, standardize and automate processes;
Provide support in various projects, preparation of data to tax authorities, training sessions and ad-hoc VAT advisory within ROCKWOOL.

Besides VAT the tasks could also cover different reporting and controlling activities related to other indirect taxes such as sales taxes, import duties, customs, excise duties, energy taxes, Intrastat etc.

This is what we offer

By joining our team, you become a part of the people-centric work environment of a Danish company. We offer you competitive salary, permanent contract after the probation period, development package, team building events, activity-based office in Poznan’s city center in the new prestigious office building – Nowy Rynek.

Our compensation package on employment contracts includes:

Private Medical Care
Multikafeteria
Christmas Vouchers
Holiday Subsidy
Loyalty Bonus
Referral programme
Concierge service - Ask Henry
Employee discount for ROCKWOOL products
Flexible working hours and possibility of a home office
Relaxation zones and fruit in the office
Moreover, we have prepared an onboarding programme for you. This will give you the perfect opportunity to learn the process details and connect with the new team – a close-knit group of people who are always ready to help each other out.

This is what you offer

University degree (in finance/ economy);
1-2 years of work experience with VAT;
SAP knowledge or shared service center experience (knowledge of the VAT compliance processes and VAT regulations in Poland and/or abroad);
Strong problem solving and analytical skills;
Strong sense of responsibility and ownership, pro-activeness;
Flexible, goal-oriented and service-minded;
Excellent communication skills in English;
Good team-player.

Interested?

If you recognize yourself in this profile and challenge, we kindly invite you to apply with CV written in English (please click Apply button).

Apart from the above we guarantee job security, creative work by improving the processes you will be dealing with on a daily basis and the possibility to grow in an organic manner via hands-on experience and day-to-day challenges in a new organization. Moreover the company is environmental and eco-friendly and has strong awareness of CSR matters.
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