Senior VAT Team Lead
- Cork
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead and manage the monthly VAT reporting calendar for a team of four, ensuring timely and accurate submission of VAT returns, Intrastat, and EC Sales listings.
- Provide support and guidance to team members in the preparation of VAT filings, ensuring completeness and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Oversee month-end activities, including VAT account reconciliations, journal entries, cash flow management, forecasting, and monitoring of foreign exchange exposures.
- Manage correspondence and ensure prompt responses to queries from VAT Authorities.
- Maintain and strengthen the VAT control framework, supporting SOX compliance, internal audits, and external VAT inspections.
- Contribute to VAT-related projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Carry out additional ad-hoc duties as required.
- Minimum 3 years' experience in VAT or finance roles, ideally in a multinational or shared services environment.
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
- Proficiency with Oracle or similar ERP systems.
- Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
- Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs.
- Experience with Robotic Process Automation (RPA) tools.
- Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus.
- Desirable: Experience in Customs or Trade Compliance.
- Desirable: Prior team management or leadership experience.
- Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Flexible working arrangements and hours
- Competitive base salary +bonus
- Hybrid working model
- Structured learning & development and mentorship programs
- Inclusive and international work environment
- Company events (e.g., International Women's Day, Earth Day)
- A collaborative, growing team with a strong team spirit