Vat Accounting Specialist

Ryan, an award-winning global tax services and software provider, is the largest Firm in the world dedicated exclusively to business taxes. The Firm provides an integrated suite of international tax services on a multijurisdictional basis, including cost management, compliance, consulting, and technology services. Ryan is a 10-time recipient of the International Service Excellence Award from the Customer Service Institute of America (CSIA) for its commitment to world-class client service. Empowered by the dynamic myRyan work environment, which is widely recognized as the most innovative in the tax services industry, Ryan’s multidisciplinary team of more than 3,500 professionals and associates serves over 18,000 clients in more than 60 countries, including many of the world’s most prominent Global 5000 companies. About the Role: The VAT Accountant will work closely with our company’s Senior VAT Accountants and Consultants. The VAT Accountant will focus on the preparation and submission of VAT declarations in all countries where our customers develop strategic operations; will contact the tax authorities to follow the status of the client’s processes in progress; will ensure vigilance on various VAT-related topics in Europe. The position includes a high level of teamwork and responsibility, with extensive interaction with all levels of employees across the compliance department. Duties and Responsibilities: - Identify and understand clients’ business and flows. - Preparation and submission of VAT declarations. - Perform complete compliance of invoices. - Work closely with the Senior VAT Accountant of the respective cluster in development projects. - Preparation of the information and forms for VAT registration / VAT deregistration processes. - As established in compliance guidelines, trigger to the respective supervisors all the issues/questions/doubts identified in the client’s declarations. - Proactive behavior to identify priority tasks taking into consideration the established deadlines under the coordination of the supervisors. - Proactive behavior to always suggest a solution for simple situations/questions/problems detected in the compliance tasks of the clients and know with whom the solution should be validated. Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree / Master’s degree in Management, Economics, Accounting, or other relevant fields. Fluent in English (spoken and written). Other languages will also be valued in the recruitment process. - At Ryan, we are guided by our core values:_ Pursue Excellence - I create value through mastery, creativity, and innovation; Wired to Win - I drive exceptional results for our colleagues, clients, and the Firm; Generosity Matters - I share success with colleagues, clients, and the community; Build Trust - I demonstrate respect and trust for others; and Integrity Always - I do what is right.