Indirect Tax Specialist

at  FLSmidth Inc

FLS is a full flowsheet technology and service supplier to the global mining industry. We deliver proven technologies and services and expertise across the lifecycle of operations, and have set targets of providing solutions for zero-emissions mining by 2030 with our MissionZero programme. We are building a new Global Business Center (GBC) in Bucharest. Our GBC in Bucharest will provide key services across our business including IT, Finance, HR, Customer Service and our Manufacturing Center of Excellence, just to name a few. At FLS, we empower the future of Mining to operate more sustainably and if you want to contribute to this important work, let’s talk!
We are a globally, diverse, and multicultural organization with ~8,000 colleagues operating out of 40+ countries earning about 3b EUR in 2023. In addition to a competitive salary and benefit package, we provide an environment where individuals can apply their expertise and discover their potential through many different career opportunities and locations. Come join us!
As Indirect Tax Specialist you will be responsible for managing and optimizing the Value Added Tax (VAT) and other indirect tax related obligations of the organization across multiple jurisdictions. In this role you will play a crucial role in managing the daily VAT compliance activities, advising the business on indirect tax matters, managing indirect tax audits, and consistently improving the internal control environment for indirect tax related operations.

Your responsibilities

• Preparation and submission of domestic VAT returns and related reporting (ECSL, Intrastat, etc.) for the Group’s Danish companies,
• Preparation and submission of VAT returns and related reporting for the Group’s Danish companies’ foreign VAT registrations (both in the EU and third countries).
• Managing the European VAT compliance process of the Group’s other legal entities, ensuring timely and accurate filing of VAT returns with the help from an external VAT compliance service provider.
• Monitoring changes in the VAT legislation, ensuring timely and adequate implementation of relevant changes in the Group’s systems and procedures and providing related guidance to internal stakeholders
• Conducting assessments of VAT/indirect tax related risks and opportunities.
• Design, implementation and improvement of internal controls and procedures to adequately mitigate identified risks and realize identified opportunities.
• Liaising with tax authorities and external advisors on VAT-related audits, queries, and disputes.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders (e.g. finance, legal, logistics) to ensure VAT/indirect tax compliance.
• Supporting and advising the business in relation to VAT/indirect tax aspects of transactions, contracts, and projects.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, finance, tax, law or any similar related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in practical VAT management in a global environment.
• You have strong understanding of VAT regulations and compliance requirements in the EU.
• Knowledge regarding other indirect tax regulations (such as customs and excise duties) as well as knowledge about indirect tax regulations outside of the EU is an advantage.
• You are good at interpreting and understanding complex (tax) data sets, business processes and legislation as well as their impact and implementation in practice.
• You can communicate complicated issues in a simple and understandable way.
• You pay attention to structure, detail and accuracy.
• You are a proactive and solution-oriented person who can work independently and convert theory to action.
• You are good at managing deadlines and handling many tasks at the same time.
• You are generally good at finding your way around in IT systems and have some knowledge about the system setup of indirect taxes in general.
• Hands on experience in using tax and financial software (particularly Oracle or D365) is an advantage.
• You are good at using Excel as well as the rest of the Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Fluent in English both with regards to verbal and written communication; proficiency in additional languages is an advantage.

What we offer

• A global network of supportive colleagues and growth opportunities
• We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is.
• As an equal opportunity employer, FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is. In our commitment to equal opportunity and eliminating bias, we kindly request that you exclude personal information such as age, ethnicity, marital status, number of children, and photographs from your application materials.

FLSmidth is the leading supplier of engineering, equipment and service solutions to customers in the mining and cement industries – for more information please visit FLSmidth.com/careers

• Preparation and submission of domestic VAT returns and related reporting (ECSL, Intrastat, etc.) for the Group’s Danish companies,
• Preparation and submission of VAT returns and related reporting for the Group’s Danish companies’ foreign VAT registrations (both in the EU and third countries).
• Managing the European VAT compliance process of the Group’s other legal entities, ensuring timely and accurate filing of VAT returns with the help from an external VAT compliance service provider.
• Monitoring changes in the VAT legislation, ensuring timely and adequate implementation of relevant changes in the Group’s systems and procedures and providing related guidance to internal stakeholders
• Conducting assessments of VAT/indirect tax related risks and opportunities.
• Design, implementation and improvement of internal controls and procedures to adequately mitigate identified risks and realize identified opportunities.
• Liaising with tax authorities and external advisors on VAT-related audits, queries, and disputes.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders (e.g. finance, legal, logistics) to ensure VAT/indirect tax compliance.
• Supporting and advising the business in relation to VAT/indirect tax aspects of transactions, contracts, and projects