Senior Tax Analyst, Finance
The role is part of the newly formed team under the Global Finance of Vestas Shared Services Centre (SSC) and is part of the expansion initiatives of SSC to deliver and cater to our internal Vestas businesses around the world.
The team will be primarily responsible in providing standardized, rule-based services to the regions particularly VAT Controlling and Postings.
The team will be directly working with the Group/Regional Tax Team specifically the VAT Team including actions to address issues on VAT controlling and establish ways to improve the process.
The team will also work with a wide range of stakeholders such as Regional Finance, Treasury, and other SSC functional areas to ensure issues and concerns are addressed positively and by the required deadlines.
Responsible for Tax Compliance, VAT Reporting, and Process Control ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of operations.
Tax Operational Responsibilities- Review and approve general ledger (GL) reconciliations and accuracy of VAT-related accounts.
- Review and approve IFRS postings and revaluation of VAT balances where required.
- Analyze and validate VAT balances at month end for movements, corrections, manual postings or provisions.
- Review and approve VAT controlling file, including second-level invoice analysis in accordance with SOPs and work
- Perform reconciliation of VAT refunds and VAT payable
- Approve journal entries (GLSU) for VAT posting and provide guidance on preparation of manual postings as needed
- Review and approve VAT returns, Intrastat, ECSL, and other statutory or statistical reports.
- Receive and analyze VAT audit requests and align with Global tax when support is required
- Perform impairment test for VAT receivables based on data prepared by tax analysist, and post provision entry resulting from the impairment test
- Review quarterly VAT controls and VAT cash flow forecast
- Prepare short-term and long-term VAT forecast and upload VAT forecast after approval
- First point of contact for Tax Analysts for support, advise, or supervision
- Point of contact for Global/Regional Tax regarding compliance matters
- Follow-up with AR, AP, and ICO teams on VAT-related issues.
- Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all tax processes and deliverables.
- Review documentation and enhancement of VAT work instructions and process guidelines.
- Identify process improvement opportunities and provide inputs to increase efficiency and accuracy.
- Contribute to automation, standardization, and streamlining of VAT and tax-related processes.
- Coordinate with internal teams (AP, AR, ICO) and external advisors to ensure compliance and issue resolution.
- Support cross-functional collaboration for tax-related activities and reporting requirements
Qualifications and Non-negotiables:
- Bachelor’s degree in accountancy, Finance, or related field
- At least 4–5 years of experience in VAT, finance operations, or similar roles (AP, AR, Intercompany or any equivalent)
- Solid foundation in accounting principles and VAT basics
- Experience using ERP systems (SAP)
- BPO/Shared Services experience
- Experience in process migration/offshoring
Personal Competencies:
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in processing and reporting
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Good to have leadership potential or exposure
- Problem-solving mindset on more complex issues in the process or requirements.
- Willingness to learn and develop tax expertise
- Flexible and adaptable to shifting schedules
- Self-starter with strong work ethic and “can-do” attitude
- Ability to build relationships with internal stakeholders