EY Manager - EMEIA Indirect Tax Compliance 

Romania, Bucharest 

405768280

Our indirect tax compliance professionals support large multinational clients with their indirect tax obligations in EMEIA and globally. Dealing with the indirect tax compliance requirements is the heart of the operations but this goes hand in hand with VAT advisory, data and technology support which we provide or coordinate with our specialist teams. We apply a client centric approach meaning that our professionals are organized per client, and not per country or region, to maximize the knowledge of our client’s business.

Your key responsibilities

As a Manager, you will be working on a selection of clients where you are the “VAT controller” for the VAT/GST compliance outsourced to EY, including:

• Act as central point of contact – liaise with your international clients and colleagues with respect to European VAT and VAT compliance
• Monitoring, and giving feedback on, the quality of our clients indirect tax data (using AI and other technologies) and reports of your clients
• Reviewing and approving indirect tax returns
• Follow up on legislative changes and business changes in order to ensure that our clients systems and/or processes are updated
• Identify issues and opportunities to continuously improve the VAT compliance processes and our client’s data
• Coordinate VAT compliance advisory, technology, controversy and audit support
• Coordinate with other VAT controllers and report to the client’s Process Owner at EY (Senior Manager or above)
• Supervise coach and lead junior and senior team members
• Broaden the relationship network with existing clients and participate in commercial initiatives together with Senior Managers or Partners
• Proactively communicate and collaborate with other sub-service lines and identify and facilitate cross-selling opportunities
• Proposing improvement possibilities to raise effectiveness and efficiency of the work processes.

In addition, you will get a chance to work on a broader strategic initiative such as:

• Process: design innovative compliance solutions, including AI and generative AI; regulatory monitoring, etc.
• Technology: automation, AI, data analytics, dashboarding, etc.
• People: wellbeing initiatives, training programs, mentoring and team development, recruitment, etc.
• Go to market: positioning of new services, marketing of existing services, etc.

Skills and attributes for success

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

• Data driven decision making / data analytics and interpretation
• Strong analytical skills
• Team player with project management capabilities
• Client centric, curious mindset
• Highly motivated with the ability to work both independently and in a team
• A desire to learn and develop into the role
• Ability to plan and prioritize work

To qualify for the role you must have

• A Bachelor/Master degree in economics or equivalent, potentially with a supplementary degree in fiscal matters.

• Minimum 6 years of relevant professional experience in EMEIA VAT compliance, either in industry or with other service providers.

• Interest and curiosity in data interrogation and AI
• Basic understanding of other compliance activities such as statutory accounting and corporate tax compliance.
• Understanding of IT-systems and VAT/GST reporting solutions

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Fluent in English – written and spoken. Any additional European language is an asset
• Excellent communication across cultures and within a virtual working environment

What we look for

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you