VAT Compliance Officer (Sub Saharan African Region)

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A company that pioneered cross-border express delivery in 1969 and is now active in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. Do you want to be part of a company that connects people worldwide? And the more people we connect, the better life will be on our planet.
Do you want to make a difference? Then come to our "Insanely Customer Centric" Team and become a Certified International Specialist!

YOUR TASKS:
VAT/GST Returns, domestic and foreign:
- Prepare domestic/foreign VAT Returns as per VAT Compliance end2end process for a number of entities as per indicated portfolio
- Prepare Other indirect Tax reporting as per VAT Compliance end2end process for the entities in the indicated portfolio
- Timely submit domestic/foreign VAT Returns as per VAT Compliance end2end process for a number of entities as per indicated portfolio
- Timely submit Other indirect Tax reporting as per VAT Compliance end2end process for the entities in the indicated portfolio
- Prepare timely VAT payment and follow up on execution; follow up on VAT refunds
- Reconcile the VAT GL- account to the VAT returns and review VAT reconciliation to VAT revenue figures
- Timely checklist completion in line with DPDHL Internal control Framework (ICF/ICON) including investigation & decision on the apply of VAT Compliance
- Send, support and follow up on actions and queries regarding the prepared VAT returns (error list maintenance/action log)

Prepare/analyse data for auditors/Tax authorities in case of audit queries and assist tax audits
- New/changed VAT law and regulations: initiate, stay updated and apply. Make use of existing best practices & processes to transform new/changed law into (localized) VAT end2end process
- Support in onboarding new scope/new countries to SSC VAT Compliance able to understand/apply tax laws and regulations (if applicable).
- Internal Control Framework (ICF/ICON): responsible for correct apply of ICF framework including complete stored evidence on executed controls
- Build and maintain contacts within team, within CD 66 Corporate Tax, SSC Maastricht/Bahrain/Mauritius and Business Units to communicate on items concerning your responsible area
- Support in country/company projects for SSC VAT Compliance team

QUALIFICATIONS (educational & other)
- Degree in accounting/Tax with strong analytical skills 
- Solid foundation of VAT knowledge 
- Adhere to strict deadlines set by externals (Tax authorities, Law & Auditors) or internals (Supervisor, manager)
- Ability to work independently without micro management 
- Accuracy on calculations for the VAT return filing 
- Good communication skills both internal and external 
- Knowledge of ERP systems Oracle, SAP, SUN, Exact are a plus 
- Excellent general Microsoft knowledge, MS Excel and MS Word are a must on intermediate level 
- Proactive, investigative, IT oriented and problem solving skills

EXPECTED (Years of) EXPERIENCE
- Experience in financial accounting processes within OtC,RtR, PtP & IC and financial accounting for taxes 
- Experience in logistics industry is ideal 
- 0-2 years of experience in finance accounting, international environment 
- 0-2 years of experience in a similar role in another company or at tax authorities

OUR OFFER:
- Strong career support in an international environment.
- Great culture and colleagues.
- Multifarious benefit program.

Do you see a personal challenge in these versatile and responsible tasks? Then apply now!
We look forward to receiving your application!