VAT Analyst 9M FTC

Accenture is a finance, technology and consulting company delivering change for our clients and our people across the globe. We’re helping drive a technology revolution—from digital to cloud to security—that’s sweeping across industries and governments in virtually every country. We collaborate with our clients—including 80% of the Fortune 500—to transform their businesses to anticipate the evolving needs of their customers. At the same time, we strive to enable our people to build their careers in an open environment of inclusion and diversity, complemented by our competitive employee benefits approach.

Our Global Finance team works at the heart of Dublin’s digital docklands to provide strategic, operational and analytical support across Accenture’s global businesses. We drive career progression and skills development because we recognize that we succeed only when our people grow.

The VAT Analyst will partner with the Finance and Accounting teams and Country Controller teams to manage the VAT compliance and reporting function for internal Accenture business.

Responsibilities

VAT returns preparation in a centralized multicultural environment

Develop knowledge of VAT Principles that apply to the business and keep up to date with changes

Develop in-depth knowledge of tools and applications in support of the VAT process

Perform customer & vendor invoice compliance reviews and follow up on corrections

VAT accounts reconciliation and investigation of reconciling items

Participate in training and collaborate with different internal teams to ensure VAT compliance

Participate in team meetings and specific VAT review calls/meetings

Strive to add value to current processes through automation and simplification

Participate in internal projects to minimize and mitigate VAT compliance risks

Support the VAT Specialist with internal and external audit queries

Liaise with internal Business Partners and maintain relationships

Support other Finance & Accounting teams and other ad hoc duties as required

Qualifications

Skills

Analytical and computer skills

Knowledge of VAT and Accounting Principles

Competent with Excel

Positive attitude and flexibility

Sense of responsibility, initiative and high-quality work standards

Team working skills

Prior experience of SAP an advantage

Fluency in English is required

Min. 1+ years’ experience in a tax or accounting environment working with VAT returns

Degree in Business, Tax. Finance or equivalent qualification would be preferable. Relevant experience can supersede degree requirements

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