VAT Specialist

Zampa Debattista is looking for someone to be responsible for VAT compliance team.

The main responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing the VAT compliance function of the firm.
• Handling and delegating client requests to the VAT team members.
• Review of complex VAT returns prepared by the VAT team.
• Handling VAT compliance complex assignments.
• Ensuring assignments are measured against budgets, time and resource requirement.
• Advising and assisting clients on VAT compliance queries, both from a local and international perspective.
• Assisting and reporting to the team leaders with the day to day operational duties on a variety of VAT matters.
• Supervising, motivating and developing other team members. This will include reviewing the work of junior personnel, as well as developing their skills.
• Keeping up to date with legislation and conducting continuous research on VAT technical matters.

The ideal candidate should:

• Hold a professional qualification in Accountancy or Law.
• Have a minimum of two years working experience in a similar role. Have a good knowledge of EU and local VAT legislation.
• Be results driven, with excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Be able to work on their own initiative.
• Have an excellent command of English.
• Be analytical with good problem-solving skills, ensuring high quality service delivery.
• Work with other departments to provide coordinate solutions to clients.
• Contribute to new business development opportunities whilst maintaining excising client relationships.