Yanfeng International Automotive Technology, a growing automotive supplier, is opening a new position at its Bratislava office. We are looking for a motivated EU & South Africa VAT Senior Manager willing to take ownership of projects, learn multi-disciplinary skills and grow with our Group.

Main Responsibilities:

1.         Support the Accounting, Reporting and Compliance (ARC) managers located Slovakia,Czech Republic, Hungary, Serbia, Germany, Spain, Italy and South Africa for the VAT compliance: monthly and annual VAT returns, VAT accounts reconciliation, etc.

2.         Build and foster strong working relationships with Business Units. Support business with VAT related questions in a timely manner

3.         Participates in the development and implementation of the Group’s tax strategy. 

4.         Monitor and pro-actively identify possible Indirect Tax risks and opportunities for streamlining and improving indirect tax processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy. 

5.         Analyse new transactions to determine the most efficient VAT treatment

6.         Support and resolve VAT audits and inquiries from tax authorities within EMEA. 

7.         Maintain contacts with Tax authorities andcommunicate with external VAT advisors for compliance and advisory matters. 

8.         Stay abreast of VAT development in the region (with the assistance of the ARC managers) and analyse their impact on the Group

9.         Collaborate with IT teams to translate business/tax requirements into technical solutions, as well as implement e-invoicing and reporting solutions. 

10.       Contribute creatively to the development and application of best practices (methodologies, policies) 

11.       No direct report but 10 dotted-line reports (ARC Managers)

12.       Report directly to the NA, EU & SAF Tax Director

13.       Grow your skills and responsibilities together with the business growth

Common Requirements:

1.         Take ownership of projects with a pragmatic “can do” attitude

2.         Strong written and oral communication skills towards both tax and non-tax professionals

3.         Team-player who is also able to work independently

4.         Willing to learn new skills outside of tax environment: directly extract and analyse data from the group’s financial IT systems (QAD, SAP, Oracle HFM), understand payment systems insofar as this impacts VAT, etc. 

5.         Oversee work done by ARC managers and external providers

Perks ofthe position:

1.         True international and multicultural working environment (11 different nationalities in the core team, Group active on 4 continents)

2.         Dynamic and supportive team culture

3.         Work life balance with remote work options

Specific Requirements:

Economic, Finance or law university degree. Master in taxation is a plus.

7 to 10 years’ experience in a VAT advisory role with exposure to multiple European countries. Experience of as VAT supply chain specialist is a verystrong plus (and not financial services or real estate)

Benefits:

Fully paid 6.60 EUR lunch voucher

Flexible Benefits (500 EUR/year)

Housing allowance (based on internal rules)

Language Courses (500 EUR/year)

Coffee Program

Wedding Allowance

Child Birth Allowance

Jubilee Allowance (personal jubilee)

Seniority bonus based on number of years at YFAI

5 days of extra vacationafter 2 years at YFAI

Multisport card

Sphere Discount Card

Other discounts