Lead Specialist

Job Title: Lead Specialist

Purpose of the job

The Lead Specialist /VAT Specialist has overall responsibility for Preparation to file various declarations listed for EU region (VAT, EC Sales and Intrastat). Execute the VAT equation and identify the payable/receivable status of the assigned legal entity for EMEA region. Seek approval from Global Tax team and submit the approved reports to respective State Governments. Interact with various teams like Accounts Payables, Accounts Receivables, Accounting to Reporting team, Business Finance team, Regional Finance team and Global Tax teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Role Content Specifics

Single point of contact for a multiple entity covering the following tasks/responsibilities: 

Actuals and Closing:

Declarations/Filing Returns

As part of our GES VAT operations team, you will:

• Prepare and submit 

  VAT returns

  , 

  EC Sales Listings

  , and 

  Intrastat declarations

   for countries including 

  Austria, Germany, Netherlands, France, and Belgium

• Ensure timely 

  submission of declarations

   and 

  initiate payments

   where applicable
• Perform 

  month-end clearing and settlement postings

• Support 

  VAT audits

   and respond to queries from tax authorities
• Collaborate closely with senior VAT operations colleagues to ensure compliance and process efficiency
  

Internal Control and Auditing

• Ensures compliance with DSM internal control requirements
• Monitors the internal control framework on monthly basis and follows up on remediation plans
• Timely submission of Statement of Responsibility in SAP-GRC control documentation every month

You Bring:

• Minimum 

  2 -5 years of experience

   in indirect tax compliance or VAT operations (Big4 or in-house)
• Strong knowledge of 

  VAT regulations in EMEA

• Fluency in English

• Excellent 

  analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to 

  self-organize

   and manage multiple priorities
• Experience with 

  Indirect Tax Compliance tools

   (e.g., Thomson Reuters

  OneSource

   is a strong plus)
• Familiarity with 

  SAP

  ERP systems

• Background in (Tax) A

  ccounting

We Bring:

• A team of diverse employees who aren’t afraid to think outside of the box. 
• A truly global and collaborative team that cares about the experience of our employees.
• The encouragement you need to develop and achieve personal growth.
• A role that is crucial on projects and allows you to build your brand.
• A caring and supportive environment where you’re empowered to grow and share your ideas.
  

The application process:

Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal. For further information, please contact Nisha Tiwari, Talent Acquisition (Nisha.tiwari@dsm-firmenich.com)

Equal Opportunities Commitment:

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate if there's a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.

As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair. We encourage the recruitment of a diverse workforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, and diversified sourcing strategies. Selection is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history and fit with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity.

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About dsm-firmenich:

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.

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