Sr. Manager, Indirect Tax VAT

Job Description for Indirect Tax Sr. Manager in Amsterdam

Job Description

About the position

We have an excellent opportunity available for a *VAT Senior Manager* to make a difference at Kraft Heinz. This position lies within the *European Indirect Tax team*. ***We are looking for a seasoned Indirect Tax professional with experience monitoring and implementing Indirect Tax developments. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance across multiple VAT registrations across 15 European Countries.* You’ll be working in a high performing team, alongside peers always trying to reach the next level, reporting to *Joe Jayson, Associate Director, Indirect Tax Europe*.** Get ready for a lot of exposure to internal senior stakeholders.

In brief, you are responsible for

Compliance

• ## Ensure VAT compliance requirements and obligations are met – supported by our outsourced VAT compliance partner, KPMG
• ## Working alongside European Finance teams to ensure Balance Sheet items are managed
• ## Manage tax authority and audit relationships
• ## Monitor, review and implement VAT/IDT developments

Strategic and technical

• ## Guide and influence associated functions (e.g. P2P,ITC, logistics) for processes linked to VAT compliance
• ## IT projects: ERP updates; tax engine implementation and e-invoicing
• ## Provide technical expertise for complex transactions, projects and general business queries, working with advisors where required
• ## Support on other areas of indirect tax where required: CBAM, Customs, and Plastic Packaging Tax
• ## Process improvement and data quality programs

Qualifications *Please kindly note that you need to have an EU Working Permit (Orientation Year Visa not included) in order to proceed for this position.*

• ## 7+ years’ Indirect Tax experience
• ## Proven knowledge of VAT/Other IDT/Customs and experience partnering with internal and external VAT consultants
• ## Accounting knowledge
• ## System knowledge (SAP preferred)
• ## Good excel skills
• ## Ability to work in a dynamic organization, embracing change and working independently
• ## Fluent in English, other European languages (particularly Spanish, Italian or German) are a plus!

Professional Attributes

• ## Communication Skills - People are easily be exposed to senior management, no matter their level. Therefore, it’s important to have excellent interpersonal skills, to take care of all kinds of different collaborators.
• ## Ability to Simplify - We like to keep it simple. And to implement fast. Your simplification skills will be highly appreciated, when providing simple solutions dealing with sophisticated challenges.
• ## Analytical - We’re a very data driven company, making it crucial to be able to translate complex data into a simple solution with an analytical approach.
• ## Confident / Ability to give pushback - We like people who are go getters and are not easily thrown off their game, not even when getting resistance.
• ## Resilience - Having the ability to bounce back after a disappointment or set back, big or small is what we value. Always continue to move onward & upward.

What we offer you

• ## An ambitious employer; we only want the best for you.
• ## A fast career track like only few other companies can match.
• ## A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure (above market); at KraftHeinz we strongly believe and live by ownership and meritocracy.
• ## A hybrid working model; because we believe the future of work is based on a building modern, adaptable, and agile workplace culture. 3 days from our office in Amsterdam and 2 days from home with additional 20 days per year to work from anywhere you want!
• ## Additional benefits such as Commuting Allowance, Hybrid Work Allowance & Reimbursements, Bicycle & Gym Discount Plan, Employee Assistance Program and Supplemental Health Insurance.
• ## A wide range of discounts with Kraft Heinz’s partnerships on fashion, electronics, travels and many more!
• ## Last and not least; there are always room for new insights: If you have an idea, please let us know, and we can set it in action!

Location(s)

Amsterdam

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.