VAT Compliance Specialist

Join A2R Central Finance and become a part of one of the five experienced accounting and reporting teams, shaping Arla finance for the future. We are a main core of accounting information system that provides a complete record of financial transactions in the company which is essential for decision making.

About the job

A2R Central Finance TAX Team is a part of A2R Finance organisation and consists of 7 VAT professionals responsible for operations, reporting and compliance.

Specifically, you will:

• be responsible for VAT compliance and reporting for selected countries according to guidance
• perform logical and quality checks
• prepare and submit EC sales list, Intrastat
• cooperate to deliver the business policies and programmes within VAT area
• advise on VAT matters to Arla colleagues
• cooperate with tax authorities globally
• mitigate financial risk
• manage VAT projects and VAT audits
• optimize processes to deliver efficiency and create value

Who are you?

• experienced in working with indirect tax (4+ years)
• experienced in accounting concepts and tax regulations, laws and standards
• experienced in cooperation with tax authorities and risk assessment
• VAT compliance background including preparation and review of tax returns
• advanced data analytics skills (including proficiency in Excel) and problem-solving skills
• excellent written and verbal communication
• good stakeholders management
• strong sense of responsibility and accountability
• continuous improvement mindset

• are fluent in English (spoken and written - also technical terms)
• have IT skills (SAP, Office)
• are a Team player

If you are demonstrating practical knowledge of VAT and accounting processes and willingness to develop your professional experience, you are the one we are looking for - ambitious people with the ability to create a vision and operate with an international perspective.     

What do we offer?

• Flexible working time (start your day of work between 7-9) and home office work possibility
• Trainings with experts & professional induction in a new position
• Financial support of your education
• Medical care & life insurance
• Additional benefits like gym card, vouchers, travel points or cinema tickets, etc.
• Scandinavian working style & no dress code
• Home kit – monitor, laptop, keyboard, mouse, headsets, webcam
• Referral program for employees
• Employee Assistance Program (legal, psychological, health, financial consulting, etc.)
• Support for your healthy lifestyle (fruit day, facility for sportsmen, sport challenges and activities, Arla active teams / sport groups)

… while in the office you can also use some of below:

• Modern office space with beautiful view and high standard furniture (i.e., adjustable desks)
• Chill-out rooms with X-box, pool table, board games, football table and swing