The Hempel Group is a leader in the production and sale of industrial paints. Today, we have 10 research units, 27 factories, 48 sales offices and more than 150 warehouses located in strategic locations around the world. With our rapid growth we are expanding our VAT team, which is part of Group Tax, and supporting the whole Hempel Group by ensuring high quality in all areas of the VAT compliance process throughout the business.

We are looking for VAT Compliance Specialist to join our VAT Team in Gdansk, - which would be able to contribute to the department growth and our business development having solid financial skills, experience and VAT knowledge.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in building internal VAT Excellence Centre
• Assist in establish Global VAT Control Framework
• Assist in implementing Indirect Tax Compliance tool
• Prepare indirect tax filings including performance of controls
• Support in solving, improving, standardising and automation of VAT processes
• Ad-hoc VAT advisory within Hempel and supporting the business
• Support reporting and controlling of other indirect taxes (import duties, excise duties etc.)
• Prepare and review data for Tax Authorities including communication with Tax Authorities
• Maintain and build strong relationship with tax advisors, Tax Authorities and other external stakeholders to ensure optimized and efficient cooperation

Qualifications and competences:

• University degree in Economics, Tax or equivalent
• Min. 2 years of experience in Finance/VAT
• Have knowledge of VAT compliance processes and controls
• Fluent in English (oral and written)
• Have strong analytic skills and details-orientated attitude
• Have knowledge of VAT legislation within EU and/or globally
• Have an organized, independent and proactive approach   
• Is a good team player and dedicated
• Is service-minded and goal-orientated

What we offer:

• Truly awesome team
• Competitive salary with annual bonus based on KPI’s 
• Financing for a Private health care package
• Group insurance
• Co-financing for Multisport card funding
• Technical or managerial career path
• Long holidays extra pay
• International and non-corporate work environment 
• Soft skills development
• English courses
• Team building activities
• Christmas gifts
• Additional information:
• To apply for this position, please submit your application letter with a CV in English.

About us:

Hempel has an ambitious goal of shaping a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions and doubling Hempel by 2025. With entities in more than 60 countries, Hempel is truly global and as part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with VAT in a broader scale within many areas of the business and throughout the whole VAT process. At Hempel you have a great chance to participate in projects that will grow your skills and further shape your career path.