EY EMEIA Compliance Senior Consultant 

Romania, Bucharest 

966029094

Your key responsibilities

As a Senior Consultant, you will be working on a range of different client engagements in the role of VAT Controller. Within this role you will manage the VAT/GST compliance for the entities/countries assigned to you, including:

• Acting as a single point of contact – liaise with your international clients and colleagues regarding European VAT and VAT compliance.
• Monitoring the quality of the indirect tax data and reports of your clients.
• Review and approve indirect tax returns.
• Follow up on legislative changes and business changes and the potential impacts on systems and processes.
• Identify issues and opportunities to continuously improve the VAT compliance processes.
• Coordinate VAT compliance advisory, technology and audit support.
• Working with fellow VAT controllers, reporting to your engagement Process Owner (Manager or above).
• Supervise and coach more junior team members – both on and offshore.
• Actively participate in training and coaching sessions as a part of your personal development plan to ensure continuous development.

Skills and attributes for success

• Innovative & problem resolution focus with strong communication skills, both written and verbal

• capabilities
• Ability to plan and prioritize work

To qualify for the role you must have

• A Bachelor/master’s degree in economics or equivalent, potentially with a supplementary degree in fiscal matters
• Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience in EMEIA VAT compliance, either in industry or with other service providers
• Basic understanding of other compliance activities such as statutory accounting and corporate tax compliance
• Basic understanding of IT-systems and VAT/GST reporting solutions
• Fluent in English – written and spoken.Any additional European language is an asset

What we look for

• Highly motivated with the ability to work both independently and in a team
• A desire to learn and develop into the role
• Excellent communication across cultures and within a virtual working environment

That’s naturally entrepreneurial people that feed on the energy of a thriving global team. You’ll need a balance of technical and analytical skills, a creative approach to work and strong communication skills. Put simply, if you’ve got big ideas on how we can do better, as well as the confidence to voice them, this role is for you.

What working at EY offers

• At EY, you’ll learn A LOT through experience, on a variety of projects for a diverse range of BIG clients.
• Get free certifications (ACCA/ADIT/CFA) and enjoy national & international training.
• Get extra vacation days when public holidays fall on a weekend.
• Join an EY Community and practice your hobby with your colleagues off-work.
• Get plenty of discounts, perks and medical coverage.
• Free access to Udemy, EY Badges
• Bookster library
• Medical subscription for employees and family members (wife/husband/children)
• Life & accident insurance
• EAP- Employee Assistance Program - Short term confidential counselling services for you and those who live with you.