Senior Tax Analyst

The newly formed role/team is under the Global Finance of Vestas Shared Services Centre and is part of the expansion initiatives of SSC to deliver and cater to our internal Vestas businesses around the world.

The team will be primarily responsible in providing standardized, rule-based services to the region, particularly VAT Controlling, and Postings. 

The team will be directly working with the Group Tax Team particularly the VAT Team to address the process issues on VAT controlling and establish ways to improve the process.  

Proactively works with a wide range of stakeholders such as Regional Finance, Treasury, and other SSC functional areas to ensure issues and concerns are addressed positively and by prescribed deadlines.

Group Finance > SSC > Finance SSC

Responsibilities

• First-level VAT controlling 
• Extract VAT Returns from SAP to enable (including but not limited to the creation of reports to be used for controlling and forming the basis of postings to relevant accounts in the balance sheet, clearing of postings of VAT, posting of refund/payment when finalized with tax authorities, etc.
• VAT return reconciliation against Intrastat return ECSL and other relevant reports
• Other VAT-related reporting including but not limited to Intrastat, statistical reporting, and other local regulatory reporting
• VAT SMEs for Intercompany, AP, and AR 
• Responsible for drafting SOPs (to be reviewed and approved by Group Tax, VAT team)
• Responsible for training new employees in the team (in collaboration with the Group Tax, and VAT team)
• Engage recurrently with the Group Tax, and VAT team to ensure process optimization, automation, and standardization
• Engage recurrently with Group Tax on how to gain efficiencies from the team

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any Accounting or Finance courses
• At least 4 to 6 years of work experience in Value Added Tax (VAT), AP/AR/ Intercompany or any equivalent finance functions
• With adequate critical and relevant financial analysis skills
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Experience in using ERP (SAP) systems
• BPO/Shared Service experience preferred; Good to have leadership experience
• Focused on work-shifting schedules

Competencies

• Has adequate finance, audit, or accounting background
• Knows accounting guidelines and principles such as IAS and GAAP and VAT filing and controlling
• Knowledgeable in process documentation, simplification, and standardization
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office software
• Knowledge of using ERP (SAP) systems
• Good in communication, stakeholder management and business partnering
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What we offer

We offer you an exciting role with great professional and personal development opportunities in an inspiring, progressive, international work environment at an established manufacturer of wind turbines. We offer attractive company perks like fitness subsidy, health insurance, pension, life insurance, medical, travel, internet, etc. We have a modern, inspiring office overlooking Manila Bay, conveniently located near public transport. We believe in work-life balance and plan annual offsite outings, team building, and sports events. In Vestas, you will experience an innovative environment where no days are ever the same, strengthening your personal and professional growth.

Additional Information

We amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including before the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before the 30th of April 2024.

Additional Benefits

• Fitness Subsidy
• Retirement Benefit Plan

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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 173 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
With 29,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. 
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity. 
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.