VAT Specialist # 164121

Credit Suisse is a leading global wealth manager with strong investment banking capabilities. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, we have a global reach with operations in about 50 countries and employ more than 45,000 people from over 150 different nations. Embodying entrepreneurial spirit, Credit Suisse delivers holistic financial solutions to our clients, including innovative products and specially tailored advice. Striving for quality and excellence in our work, we recognize and reward extraordinary performance among our employees, provide wide-ranging training and development opportunities, and benefit from a diverse range of perspectives to create value for our clients, shareholders and communities. We are Credit Suisse.

We Offer

A department which values Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) and is committed to realizing the firm’s D&I ambition which is an integral part of our global Conduct and Ethics Standards.

Open to discussing flexible/agile working.

The new members will be the part of the team dedicated to the VAT function. The role would be responsible for helping to prepare (i.e. production role) the quarterly UK VAT group return. This involves monthly task, including:

• gathering data from various sources,
• performing VAT calculations required, reconciliations and various other detailed production tasks
• periodic updates to the system rules and logic
• checking data feeds from various sources into the system are being captured correctly
• reviewing reports produced and making necessary adjustments.
• getting involved with both strategic and ad-hoc projects for VAT

You Offer

• 1-3 years of VAT experience (preferred in consulting or in-house environment) and/or a strong background in Accounting, Finance with VAT settlements function
• Knowledge of VAT booking rules and accounting rules
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft will be an advantage
• Experience in reconciliation of the accounts
• Strong academic credentials in Economics or Finance
• Strong analytical- and research skills
• High degree of proficiency in Excel, attention to detail
• Good communication and interpersonal skills,
• Proficiency in English (oral and written)
• Highly motivated and committed self-starter
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent people and great teammate skills with good communication style
• Experience in working in an international multi-cultural environment
• Ability to self-start, manage timelines
• You understand the value of diversity in the workplace and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture in all aspects of working life so that people from all backgrounds receive equal treatment, realize their full potential and can bring their full, authentic selves to work.

Our benefits

• Private medical care
• Life insurance for employees and additional insurance options available for family members
• Pension plan
• Charity days
• Training and development
• Internal Mobility

Other optional

• Language training course
• Mentoring
• Family – nursery and kindergarten funding, gift vouchers for Christmas
• Parking allowance
• Health promotion: Multisport card, sporting events and groups within Credit Suisse (skiing trips, football team, running team, tennis training course etc.)
• Employee discounts on various products and services (event tickets, consumer products, etc.)
• Relocation package
• Employee Referral Program
• Flexible work schedule and working from home (home office)

Credit Suisse is committed to providing equal employment opportunities, regardless of ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, civil partnership, marital or family status, pregnancy, disability or any other status that is protected as a matter of local law.

Credit Suisse is an equal opportunity employer. Welcoming diversity gives us a competitive advantage in the global marketplace and drives our success.

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