Senior VAT Accountant

Proclinical is seeking a Senior VAT Accountant to focus on managing VAT-related tasks and ensuring compliance with tax regulations. The successful candidate will play a crucial part in preparing and submitting VAT returns, supporting audits, and collaborating with various teams to address VAT matters. This position requires a proactive approach and the ability to work across different time zones.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual VAT returns, Intrastat reports, and EU Sales Listings.
• Ensure timely VAT payments and follow up on refunds.
• Perform VAT accounts reconciliations and analysis.
• Support VAT audits and liaise with local tax authorities.
• Verify compliance of purchase and sales invoices from a VAT perspective.
• Address system issues related to SAP in collaboration with IT.
• Proactively identify VAT risks.
• Configure and maintain the ERP system.
• Document and recommend business requirements for VAT/GST compliance processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams for VAT-related matters.

Key Skills and Requirements:

• Academic background in accounting or tax.
• Experience in accounting; VAT experience is advantageous.
• Proficient in Excel and other MS applications.
• Fluent in English and German, both written and verbal.
• Additional languages are a plus.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work flexibly.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Eligibility to work in Germany.

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Harry Qureshi at h.qureshi@proclinical.com

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