Vat Specialist

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At Goodyear, we make life’s connections easier every day. People around the world count on us to get them where they need to go now and into the future.

But our relentless pursuit of forward motion doesn’t just keep the world moving. It shapes a workplace that celebrates our different talents, experiences, and cultures. It inspires us to continue developing our skills and encourages our career moves all while keeping us focused on building a better future for our associates, our business, and the planet.

Come discover the opportunities ahead with Team Goodyear!

Your Future Role

Reporting to the VAT manager. The VAT Specialist is member of the EMEA VAT & Intrastat team located in Bucharest.

The VAT Specialist supports the monthly/quarterly/annual VAT and INTRASTAT compliance processes under the guidance of the VAT manager to ensure that VAT returns and reports and Intrastat statements, for the countries in scope, are filed timely and accurately.

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Support the monthly/quarterly/annual VAT compliance processes for the countries in scope;
• Perform monthly postings and reconciliations of VAT accounts;
• Liaise with the AP/Accounting/Billing/Customs teams to ensure VAT compliance across all jurisdictions is accurate;
• Review of VAT returns allocated;
• Ensure internal & SOX controls are followed to guarantee the completeness, correctness, and security of key financial data; 
• Provide consultancy to Business departments;
• Be involved, together with the VAT Manager, in fiscal audits;
• Develop VAT technical knowledge across all jurisdictions;
• Be involved in trainings and presentations to junior staff and to AP/ AR departments;
• Participate in projects to support the implementation of process improvements within your area of responsibility;
• Be involved in maintaining tax settings in SAP (related to business / legislation changes).

To Join Our Team, it will require you having:

Experience:

• 2 - 4 years of experience in VAT or general and/or financial accounting, billing.
• Knowledge of SAP is a strong plus.

About you:

• You have a bachelor's degree in Accountancy and an affinity with VAT;
• You are proficient in English.
• You love to work very organized and consider yourself agile, reliable and a great planner.
• You have great communication skills and are a team player.
• You have good Excel skills and a problem-solving attitude

Our offer:

• Pay for Performance incentive plan.

• Recognize and reward success.
• Provide adequate health care: medical subscription & eyeglasses reimbursement.
• Protect our associates during unexpected moments in life: life insurance, employee assistance program, aid allowance.
• Support your personal plans through the Flexible benefits budget. 
• We truly believe in a healthy balance between your personal and professional life, through:
  • Flexible work schedule - specific to the activity /department.
  • Hybrid work schedule
  • Vacation: 25 days/year
  • Additional days off for special events.
  • Library Subscription through Bookster
• Easter and Christmas Allowance
• Referral bonus for new colleagues recommended by you.
• Discount price to purchase Goodyear tires.
• Discount offering for products and services through agreed partnership.
• We provide the resources to continue developing your abilities and career to realize your full potential: whether it’s learning from assignments, exposure to new experiences or coaching and mentoring.
• Fun and CSR team is delegated to coordinate team events or community support initiatives.

Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 53 facilities in 20 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate.