Spin Master
Consumer Goods/ Retail Industry
SeniorVATSpecialist
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“Senior VAT Specialist at Spin Master. Skills: VAT, Intrastat, EMEA compliance. Prepare VAT Returns. File VAT Returns”
Industry & Context.
Investigate unusual entries; Discover root cause; Implement corrective actions; Identify areas for improvement; Identify areas for automation; Identify potential tax issues; Identify tax consequences
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Min 5 years of experience in VAT advisory or VAT compliance, A recognized accounting or tax qualification (ACCA, ACA, ATT, CTA or similar)
Nice to Have
SAP DRC functionality experience is an advantage, Good knowledge of another European language
What You'll Do.
Report Intrastat returns
File Intrastat returns
Ensure accuracy in reporting
Adhere to filing deadlines
Investigate accounting entries
Verify VAT coding accuracy
Implement corrective actions
Prepare VAT account reconciliations
Review VAT account reconciliations
Assist in mapping processes
Identify areas for improvement
Identify areas for automation
Maintain internal controls
Provide audit support
Manage third party relationships
Support supply chain team
Assist with VAT registrations
Implement local reporting processes
Implement local filing processes
Implement local compliance processes
Assist with VAT payments forecasts
Assist with VAT repayments forecasts
Assist with VAT audits
Monitor regulatory regimes
Monitor legislative regimes
Identify potential tax issues
Identify tax consequences
Advise management on solutions
Participate in projects
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Co-ordinate with Accounts Payable; Cross-functional projects
Communication Scope
Explain complex tax issues
Full Job Description
Please Note: If you are a current Spin Master employee with access to Workday, apply to this job via the Workday application. Are you a kid at heart looking to build a career with a leading global children's toy, entertainment and digital gaming company? At Spin Master, our unwavering commitment to open mindedness, integrity and innovation is a great part of what has made us an industry leader. How do we stay ahead of the pack? By hiring the best and brightest minds—and that’s why we want you! ## ## Job Description: **What will you work on?** Reporting to the Finance Manager and responsible for VAT and Intrastat preparation, reporting, filing and compliance for EMEA entities. **How will you create impact?** * Preparation and filing of regular VAT Returns in accordance with local filing regulations. * Reporting and filing of monthly Intrastat (Dispatches, Arrivals) returns. * Ensure there is accuracy in all VAT and Intrastat reporting and all regulatory filing deadlines are adhered to. * Investigate unusual accounting entries, verify accuracy of VAT coding, co-ordinate with the Accounts Payable function and/or other functions to discover root cause and implement corrective actions and processes. * Prepare and review month-end VAT account reconciliations. * Prepare and post VAT journals as required. * Assist in the mapping of VAT/Intrastat processes and identify areas for improvement and automation. * Ensure internal controls around VAT/Intrastat processes are maintained and provide internal and external audit support. * Manage third party relationships with auditors, tax advisors, consulting companies and local VAT/Tax authorities as required. * Support the supply chain team on import and export VAT and customs duty related issues. * Assist with VAT registrations in new territories and/or as result of business changes and implement local reporting, filing and compliance processes. * Assist the finance team with VAT payments/repayments forecasts for cashflow purposes
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