Hoofddorp
2 days ago
Senior Accountant – EMEA VAT Specialist
Delta Electronics EMEA
Hoofddorp
2 days ago
Senior Accountant – EMEA VAT Specialist
Delta EMEA is seeking a Senior Accountant – EMEA VAT Specialist in Hoofddorp, Netherlands. The role manages VAT compliance, reporting, and advisory across multiple EMEA jurisdictions, requiring 5–8+ years of VAT/indirect tax experience in multinational environments and strong knowledge of EMEA VAT regimes.
On-siteFull-timeSeniorVAT ComplianceVAT Reporting
Senior Accountant – EMEA VAT Specialist
Delta EMEA is seeking a Senior Accountant – EMEA VAT Specialist in Hoofddorp, Netherlands. The role manages VAT compliance, reporting, and advisory across multiple EMEA jurisdictions, requiring 5–8+ years of VAT/indirect tax experience in multinational environments and strong knowledge of EMEA VAT regimes.
On-siteFull-timeSeniorVAT Compliance
Salary
Not specified
Core Qualifications
Technical (Must-have)
VAT complianceVAT reportingEC Sales Lists (ESL)Intrastat declarationsVAT accountingVAT GL account reconciliationERP systemsSAPIFRSlocal GAAPstatutory reportingauditinternal controlsprocess automationcross-border transactions
Soft Skills
analyticalproblem-solvingattention to detailcommunicationstakeholder managementcollaboration
Preferred Qualifications
Technical (Nice-to-have)
VAT compliance toolsautomation solutions
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, review, and submit periodic VAT returns (monthly/quarterly/annual) across EMEA countries
- Ensure accuracy of VAT reporting in line with local legislation and EU directives
- Manage EC Sales Lists (ESL), Intrastat declarations, and other statutory VAT reporting requirements
- Monitor and ensure timely VAT payments and reconciliations
- Perform VAT GL account reconciliation and ensure proper clearing of VAT balances
- Review VAT postings and tax codes in ERP systems (e.g., SAP)
- Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to VAT
- Investigate discrepancies and implement corrective actions
- Provide VAT advice on complex business models (e.g., drop shipments, DDP/DAP, consortium structures)
- Assess VAT implications for new business setups and country expansions
- Support structuring of transactions to ensure VAT efficiency and compliance
- Act as key contact for VAT audits and queries from tax authorities
- Prepare documentation and support audit responses
- Coordinate with external advisors (e.g., Big4) when required
- Ensure audit trail and documentation meet statutory standards
- Drive standardization and automation of VAT processes across EMEA
- Strengthen internal controls and compliance frameworks
- Identify risks and implement mitigation actions
- Support internal and external audit reviews
- Collaborate with local finance teams across EMEA entities
- Provide VAT training and guidance to non-tax stakeholders (e.g., sales, logistics)
- Work closely with supply chain and legal teams on VAT-related matters
Senior AccountantVAT SpecialistEMEATaxComplianceManufacturingElectronicsSAPFull-timeOn-site