Indirect Tax Specialist - VAT

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Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives—where your purpose accelerates our mission.

Summary

EMEA VAT Analyst is dedicated to resolving complex VAT and accounting matters, using quick problem-solving skills and tight-knit collaboration with finance and non-finance teams.

This role is part of the Regional Controlling organization and is crucial in aligning with VAT regulations and US GAAP requirements for VAT accounting.

Additional hours at critical times (e.g., month-end) may be required. Also, and on an exceptional basis, the role may require work on public holidays.

What will you be doing?

• Supporting VAT-related audits and, if necessary, working with the regional tax team on preparing an audit defense strategy.

• Responding to ad-hoc VAT-related questions from local authorities and other departments.

• Ensuring compliance with VAT requirements in countries in scope and timely and accurate filings of VAT returns, as well as VAT-related reporting.

• Supervising indirect tax legislation and its impact on the organization and processes for entities in scope.

• Leveraging positive relationships with other teams, as well as external providers, to support VAT process compliance and process improvements.

• Ensuring adherence of processes to the company's policies and procedures, internal and external audit requirements and local rules and regulations. Supporting the strengthening of financial processes and controls.

• Supporting local, regional, and global projects, as the need arises; provide financial expertise in such projects.

• Maintaining focus on continuous process improvement.

Who are we looking for?

• Finance professional with proven experience in a multinational environment.

• 3+ years of relevant professional experience.

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Finance/Accounting or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA.

• Good knowledge of US GAAP and indirect taxes.

• Fluent English speaker proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel). A solid understanding of JDE, Blackline and W-Desk is an advantage.

What do we offer:

• Probation period of 3 months and then for an indefinite period.

• Competitive salary, annual bonuses, recognition award program.

• Culture based on our values: collaboration, speed, courage and simplicity.

• Possibilities for development on a personal and professional level in one of the leading global MedTech companies.

• Package of benefits including Private medical care (Lux Med), Life Insurance, and Multisport card.

• Bax4U - cafeteria/lunch cards (300 PLN monthly).

• PPE program with very attractive conditions available for each employee after 3 months.

• Fully covered language courses (English or other languages according to business needs).

• Co-financing of holidays and an additional 2 days off from work annually.

• Day off for your birthday!

• Great Warsaw office location - Powiśle!

Baxter is committed to supporting the need for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a minimum of 3 days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in person in support of our Mission.

Reasonable Accommodations

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