As VAT Compliance Controller, you are responsible for handling all VAT-related matters in the Red Cross, including preparing and submitting VAT returns, advising on the applicability of VAT and ensuring compliance with tax legislation. You will play an important role in mapping VAT processes, ensuring correct implementation in the ERP system and proposing and overseeing internal controls. Your expertise will help optimize the organisation’s VAT position and ensure compliance with all relevant tax regulations.
Primary responsibilities:
- Prepare and submit accurate and timely VAT returns and returns in accordance with local and international regulations.
- Cooperate with the tax authorities and handle VAT audits and inquiries.
- Analyze transactions and advise on correct VAT treatment and ensure compliance with applicable tax legislation.
- Investigate and resolve any VAT-related discrepancies or issues.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design efficient VAT processes and workflows in the Red Cross and coordinate the implementation of VAT processes in the ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics), ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Conduct regular assessments of VAT compliance and report on key findings.
- Suggest areas for improvement and implement internal controls to reduce VAT-related risks.
- Monitor the effectiveness of the VAT control and make adjustments as necessary.
- Monitor VAT-related developments in legislation and update internal policies accordingly.
- Ensure that all VAT documentation is maintained accurately and is readily available for audit purposes.
- Provide training and support to internal teams on VAT related issues.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax or other relevant education
- Minimum 6 years of experience in VAT or indirect tax in a corporate or consulting environment.
- Thorough knowledge of VAT rules and experience with VAT reporting.
- Experience with ERP systems and VAT configuration preferred.
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Competences:
- Skills in VAT compliance and reporting.
- Strong understanding of VAT rules and tax legislation.
- Experience with design and implementation of VAT processes.
- Ability to analyze and interpret complex tax legislation.
- Knowledge of ERP systems and VAT functionality.
- Strong problem solving and investigative skills.
You will be part of the world’s largest humanitarian organization
The Red Cross is the world’s largest humanitarian organization. We help people on both sides of a conflict and in the most remote corners of the world, regardless of their religion, race or political opinion. We save lives every day, and we equip people with the tools they need to get through crises and disasters. We are part of your local community, wherever you live. With your help, we can always be where we are needed.
We are passionate about what we do – and we are proud of our work! The international department of the Red Cross supports vulnerable people in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East in close cooperation with Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in more than 30 countries and has an annual turnover of more than 750 million Danish kroner. We work specifically to build preparedness and responsiveness. The Red Cross works with both long-term activities and short-term responses, particularly in health, disaster preparedness and response.
We offer meaningful work in a purpose-driven workplace with truly committed colleagues. We focus on professional challenges, well-being and a flexible organization of your working life. We all contribute to a good working environment and good cooperation.
Application and further information
We look forward to receiving your application and CV no later than 20 October 2024.
Interviews will take place at the Red Cross’ head office in Copenhagen in week 43, second interview in week 44 with an expected start date as soon as possible, but no later than 1 December 2024.
(We use test tools as part of the recruitment process, and we will prior to employment with your consent contact contact persons for references.)
Salary and terms of employment follow the Red Cross’ collective agreement with HK and AC, depending on your experience and qualifications.
The position is a full-time position of 37 working hours per week incl. lunch break.
If you have questions or need more information, please contact Head of Financial Controlling, Alexandra Coman alcom@rodekors.dk
We look forward to hearing from you!
