The Opportunity:
The VAT Specialist is part of the VAT Team and gives VAT advice to several GY entities in Europe. Also, the VAT Specialist will participate in tax audits in different jurisdictions and will support the monthly/quarterly/annual VAT compliance processes for GY entities in the VAT registration countries, under the guidance of the VAT Team Lead and with the support of our external service provider.
Some of the activities will include:

• deliver internal VAT advice to GY group entities
  

• SAP data extraction, review of VAT related entries posted in SAP, perform adjustments to SAP data in order to ensure correctness of VAT returns and communicate such adjustments to external provider
  

• review of VAT related entries and provide support to our external services provider in relation to VAT data required for returns preparation
  

• perform monthly reconciliations of VAT accounts
  

• maintain the VAT settings in SAP, implement changes due to regulatory or business processes changes in reporting countries and keep informed on VAT updates in EU and in different jurisdictions communication with external services provider, as well as with AP, AR, Customs and Business departments
  

• support tax inspections in various reporting countries
  

• perform high level review of draft VAT returns provided by our external services provider and draft payment requests
  

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain the VAT settings in SAP, implement changes and keep informed on VAT updates in EU and in different jurisdictions
  

• Escalate complex issues faced and track the resolution process accordingly
  

• Support the monthly/quarterly/annual VAT compliance processes: provide the required data for the preparation of VAT returns, calculate required VAT adjustments for the preparation of the returns, support the VAT function by reviewing entries and submissions by the local finance team(s)
  

• Perform high level review of draft VAT returns provided by our external services provider and draft payment requests
  

• Perform account reconciliations for the accounts assigned and monthly VAT postings
  

To Join Our Team, You Will Need:


Education:

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Diploma holder who is currently pursuing professional qualifications
  

• Desired: Previous VAT advice and compliance experience in a multinational company/advisory firm
  

Experience:

• 2-3 years minimum experience in Romanian VAT reporting and advice
  

• preferred previous experience with ERP system (SAP)
  

• Ideally experience with EU VAT
  

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong communication skills
  

• Technical knowledge (local VAT, EU VAT)
  

• Competency with computer systems: database, spreadsheet; competency in ERP system preferred
  

• Ability to comprehend and communicate financial information to various audiences
  

• Demonstrate high reliability and self-motivation
  

• Drive accountability and results
  

• Fluent in English, spoken and written
  

• Analysis skills
  

• Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills
  

If You Join Us, You Will Enjoy:

• Pay for Performance incentive plan.
• Recognize and reward success.
• Provide adequate health care: medical subscription & eyeglasses reimbursement.
• Protect our associates during unexpected moments in life: life insurance, employee assistance program, aid allowance.
• Support your personal plans through the Flexible benefits budget.
• We truly believe in a healthy balance between your personal and professional life, through:
  • Flexible work schedule - specific to the activity /department.
  • Hybrid work schedule
  • Vacation: 25 days/year
  • Additional days off for special events.
  • Library Subscription through Bookster
• Easter and Christmas Allowance
• Referral bonus for new colleagues recommended by you.
• Discount price to purchase Goodyear tires.
• Discount offering for products and services through agreed partnership.
• We provide the resources to continue developing your abilities and career to realize your full potential: whether it’s learning from assignments, exposure to new experiences or coaching and mentoring.
• Fun and CSR team is delegated to coordinate team events or community support initiatives.

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Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 71,000 people and manufactures its products in 55 facilities in 22 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate.