Benelux VAT Operations Manager

Benelux VAT Operations Manager

About GE
GENERAL ELECTRIC is a global infrastructure, finance and media company taking on the world’s toughest challenges. From everyday light bulbs to fuel cell technology, to cleaner, more efficient jet engines, GE has continually shaped our world with groundbreaking innovations for over 130 years. The reach of GE's businesses is reflected in our expansive line of products and services that span many industries and customer worldwide. The $150 billion GE global enterprise employs approximately 288,000

Position
Benelux VAT Operations Manager

Department / Business unit
Corporate Finance & Operating Components

Essential Responsibilities
Reporting to the VAT/GST Operations Leader, this position will be responsible for:

• Managing a GE ‘in-house’ VAT Operations team (2 FTE) for the Benelux region, delivering VAT reporting and related services to GE businesses in the area;
  
• Ensuring that all VAT returns and associated statistical returns for client businesses are filed and paid on time;
  
• Planning a programme of audits of client business VAT return processes to ensure accuracy of filings;
  
• Working with Benelux Technical VAT Manager to resolve any inaccuracies identified during return cycle or audit programme, including the coordination of error correction submissions to tax authorities;
  
• To be the primary contact point between the tax authorities and client business, providing audit support during inspections and audits by the tax authorities;
  
• Provide feedback to client businesses on issues identified and progress to be made to drive up standards in VAT reporting;
  
• Actively communicating the scope of VAT Reporting and related services offered by VAT Operations Team
  
• Maintenance of GE legal entities on the GE Corporate VAT Reporting and E Compliance tools;
  
• Training GE finance teams on the use of the on-line tools and assisting with the implementation of new VAT return tools;
  
• Managing and developing the pricing strategy for the Benelux region, ensuring SLAs are in place for all services;
  
• Working with other VAT/GST Operations teams to share best practise and lessons learned in dealing with GE businesses that have VAT/GST obligations in multiple jurisdictions.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Experienced VAT professional OR qualified accountant qualification or equivalent with broad finance experience;
  
• Good working knowledge of VAT required preferably with cross-border transaction knowledge and experience;
  
• Ability to communicate (written and verbal) effectively in Dutch & English.

Desired Characteristics

• Proven analytical skills;
  
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills;
  
• Strong organizational skills with highly developed sense of customer service;
  
• Proactive and willing to implement change;
  
• Ability to manage and prioritize conflicting tasks, projects and delivery dates;
  
• Experience of working in a global business environment with sound understanding of global process and transactional flows;
  
• Experience working in a matrixed environment;
  
• Adaptable/flexible: open to change in response to new information, different or unexpected circumstances, and/or ability to work in ambiguous situations;
  
• Integrity: Accepting and adhering to high moral, ethical, and personal values in decisions, communications, actions, and when dealing with others.

Location
Amsterdam

If you are interested in this opportunity please apply online or e-mail your CV and an indication of your salary package to priscilla.vandenberg@robertwalters.com quoting reference 296000RW. For additional information regarding this role please contact Kira Van Loon on 020 – 644 46 55