Tax Manager/Senior Tax Manager
EarnestSalary not specified
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial ServicesIndustries
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree preferred or equivalent combination of training and experience
- Professional qualifications preferred (e.g. CTA, ACA, ACCA)
- Strong post-qualification VAT experience gained either in practice or in a previous industry role, ideally at manager level or above
- Experience of Oracle accounting system or equivalent
- Strong in spreadsheet and word processing software (Microsoft Office) and ability to become proficient in other software tools (e.g. Power BI, Oracle Analytics, service provider tax tools)
- Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent analytical, communication and leadership skills
- Demonstrated experience in developing and executing VAT strategy and managing complex stakeholder relationships at a senior level
Responsibilities
- Lead stakeholder management for VAT matters, acting as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership, finance, legal, and external advisors
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key business partners to ensure VAT considerations are integrated into strategic decision-making and business planning
- Represent the VAT function in cross-functional projects, providing strategic input and ensuring VAT risks and opportunities are appropriately managed
- Oversee the VAT compliance obligations of the group’s European entities
- Ensure internal and external processes support robust VAT compliance, accounting and reporting, including providing guidance and training to facilitate broader business understanding of VAT
- Implement process improvements and identify VAT recovery opportunities
- Provide support to European and US operations and back office teams, explaining the effect of VAT on operations, client pricing and financial performance
- Analyse and effectively communicate impact of changes in VAT legislation or perceived VAT risks and manage operational initiatives required to respond to these
- Support business initiatives, including advice on optimal VAT approach and potential impact
- Provide support across a broad range of tax-related projects and initiatives, contributing expertise and resource flexibility as needed to meet evolving business priorities
Skills
VAT Compliance
VAT Strategy
Stakeholder Management
Risk Management
Process Improvement
Tax Legislation Analysis
Compliance Oversight
Training
Strategic Evaluation
Cross-functional Collaboration
Vanguard
Client-owned investment management firm offering low-cost funds
About Vanguard
Vanguard provides financial services with a focus on investment management. The company offers a variety of products, including mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), individual retirement accounts (IRAs), and 401k rollovers, aimed at individual investors, financial advisors, and institutions. Vanguard's unique ownership structure means it is owned by its funds, which are in turn owned by the clients, allowing it to prioritize the needs of its investors over external shareholders. This model enables Vanguard to offer low-cost investment options, as it primarily earns revenue through management fees that are generally lower than industry standards. Additionally, Vanguard provides personalized investment advisory services, charging fees based on the assets managed. The company's goal is to help clients grow their wealth and achieve their financial objectives through effective investment strategies, while maintaining a competitive performance track record.
Kline Township, PennsylvaniaHeadquarters
1975Year Founded
SECONDARYCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees
