Job Information
Eaton Corporation Indirect Tax Lead Analyst Central and Eastern Europe in Tczew, Poland
Eaton is currently looking for a Indirect Tax Lead Analyst Central and Eastern Europe.
This position is hybrid role, based in Tczew, Poland.
What you’ll do:
This position reports to the Indirect Tax Manager for Europe (excl. France) and has the main responsibility to supervise all Eaton Indirect Tax (known as Value Added Tax or VAT) related activities and matters in accordance with the Indirect Tax legislation applicable in Central & Eastern European countries, covering 11 countries, as well as to identify and control the risks pertaining to VAT accounting, compliance and reporting to Tax Authorities.
List of Countries are: Poland, Romania, Hungary, Czech Republic, Estonia, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Latvia, Serbia and Slovakia
Coordinate and manage periodic VAT reporting for Eaton businesses in the region, with support of Eaton Operations and Pune VAT COE, to ensure timely preparation and submission of all VAT returns, and VAT payments in line with Eaton VAT Controls Framework. Review of documentation and transactions to ensure accurate monthly VAT filings.
Keeping up with current developments in indirect tax legislation and regulations and analyze / summarize such in a understandable and professional manner. Staying informed about changes in Eaton businesses to take necessary measures as part of Eatons VAT Controls Framework.
Conduct VAT risk assessment in line with Eaton VAT Controls Framework, and report on monthly basis new findings and actions taken to mitigate risks pertaining to VAT accounting and reporting.
Coordinate, manage and build technical VAT arguments to ensure timely response to queries from tax authorities, including VAT audits and VAT refund claims, voluntary tax disclosures. Communicate with Tax Authorities in the region until VAT audits and VAT refunds are closed.
Identifying requirements, providing guidance and reviewing VAT aspects in various projects, by being part of a project team or by providing active support to Eaton Project Manager(s) and other business functions. Identifying needs for Indirect Tax driven projects.
Keeping close and personal contact with Eaton Operations and maintain excellent relationships with them.
Designing and support in conducting tax training sessions with various stakeholders as and when required.
Strategic Indirect Tax planning, creating Standard Operating Prcedures for VAT accounting, compliance, and audits in cooperation with multiple departments.
Provide tax advice/support on various service lines / business projects.
Cooperate with Tax Technology, Direct tax and Transfer Pricing teams to align on strategic projects and operational changes for the region.
Indirect Tax advice related to ERP implementation / modifications and other tax technology related topics such as the ones covered by the EU VIDA initiative (e-invoicing, Real Time Reporting, etc).
Indirect tax advice on acquisitions and divestitures within the region. Review business processes, assess risks and implement new processes of the newly acquired businesses.
Being the contact person for external customs broker, finance and sales teams for collection of documents for VAT exemption and giving advice on such matters. Keeping track of Eaton's open items and refundable amounts of not (timely) collected documents.
Managing access requests and questions in relation to Eaton's eArchiving system. Support in giving trainings to newly onboarded staff / plants on how to use the eArchiving system.
Qualifications:
5+ years of progressive Indirect Tax (Value Added Tax) experience in Poland and preferably other countries in scope as well acquired in a multinational company similar to Eaton (preferred) or in a Big 4 / other Firm (expertise in business process improvement, compliance processes related to indirect taxes and practical experience with preparation and filing of VAT returns, and VAT refund claims)
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance/ Tax, professional accounting or tax qualification is considered a great asset.
Skills:
Excellent technical and practical knowledge about VAT in Poland and preferrably other countries in scope as well as well as the VIDA initiative of the EU.
Ability to communicate with the Tax Authorities directly and manage tax audits, with demonstration of soft skills and legal expertise.
Hands on experience and knowledge of Tax Technology (Taxology). Experience of using ERP systems (especially SAP) and technical business process improvements is desirable.
Understanding of VAT laws and accounting standards.
Excellent interpersonal skills, able to communicate complex topics in an effective and concise manner. Following up closely with multiple departments to get things done in a timely and effective manner.
Very strong attention to detail, ability to handle multiple tasks and willing to roll up one’s sleeves to get the job done. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, and being proactive
Ability to operate effectively with people at all levels of the business and connect well on a personal level.
Team Player: partners with hundreds of people located in the business, VAT Pune COE, Tax Technology and other members of the Global Tax team
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Native in Polish and Fluent in professional English (speaking and writing).
Good leadership potential and takes strong ownership.
Ability to operate in a complex and cross-functional environment with autonomy.
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.