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Job description
Job description:
Supervise the activities to ensure that the organization meets its tax obligations and objectives and complies with all relevant laws and regulations. Activities may include undertaking research; evaluating the legality and tax effectiveness of current and future business activities; preparing and submitting tax returns, tax declarations, and other required reports; maintaining tax records; and corresponding with external tax agencies or consultants.
What you will do:
Tax Department
Support the goal and strategy of the global tax department
Support the delivery of continuous process improvements
VAT Compliance
Management of VAT compliance activities for various jurisdictions including overseeing all VAT payments & refunds
Support the team with VAT reporting queries & assist in driving resolution of issues
Deal with VAT audits & ensure all queries from tax authorities are replied to in a timely manner
Reconciliation of VAT returns to VAT GLs to include proactively resolving reconciling items avoiding aged items
Manage the internal statutory audit
Provide training to AP, AR and intercompany teams to ensure correct reporting of VAT – right first time
Ensure core processes are documented including clearly identified risks and points of control
Provides meaningful data insights to stakeholders within Stryker to enable timely and informed decision making.
What you need
Master’s degree (preferably in a related field or equivalent experience) with education in Indirect Tax.
Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in indirect tax within a multinational company or large advisory firm with a complex VAT structure.
Expertise in VAT laws and regulations across European countries.
Strong knowledge of accounting processes, SOX controls, and ERP systems.
Proven track record of initiating and successfully completing VAT projects.
Experience with multiple ERPs, advanced Excel skills, and a strong interest in automation.