Infosys BPO Poland is one of the biggest players in the outsourcing market, offering advanced and innovative services to its clients worldwide in the field of Finance and Accounting, Purchasing, IT and Consultancy. We are among the largest employers in the Lodz region and employ around 2500 specialists that provide services in nearly 30 languages.
Currently we are looking for the candidate for the position of:
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VAT Submission – Review and submission of VAT, Intrastat and EC Sales reporting for EPC Poland legal entity and ensure supporting documentation is adequate and appropriate controls are in place.
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VAT Audit - Manage VAT Tax audits with support from professional advisors and communicate findings on a timely basis to the International Tax Director and Corporate Tax Department.
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VAT Support – Provide ad hoc VAT technical expertise and support to EMEA entities, including liaising with country specific professional advisors where appropriate. Liaising with professional advisors in relation to product/service flow changes arising within EMEA.
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Internal Controls – Ensure that internal controls are robust to enable timely detection of fraud and errors, and to mitigate the risk of fraud and errors being committed, thereby ensuring the integrity and timeliness of Financial Accounting information and in safeguarding the company assets. Ensure that all EMEA VAT activities are undertaken in accordance with internal Policies & Procedures and SOX control requirements. Perform periodic review of controls and VAT audits to ensure that reports and underlying systems are adequate
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Processes and Systems – Review and develop existing systems, tools and processes to ensure; Internal Controls are effective, the integrity of financial information, and that services provided to the business are efficient and cost effective. Ensure adequate documentation of EPC EMEA VAT flows and treatments are in place and are maintained for business changes and for developments in VAT legislation.
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Audit, Statutory and Taxation – Assist in providing any required VAT support during the Annual Audit process (Internal and External) to ensure efficient and timely completion and filing of all statutory reporting obligations, Returns and Taxation/VAT/Intrastat submissions.
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Team - Work collaboratively with EPC Finance & Controllership and Tax management to support corporate initiatives. Proactively participate in the sharing of new/innovative practices that enhances efficiency and effectiveness.
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This position is responsible for the EMEA Personal Care VAT activities.
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May also be required to perform additional project work to support corporate initiatives or changes to corporate structure such as acquisitions or disposals.
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Part Qualified Chartered / Certified Public Accountant (or local equivalent), or extensive relevant experience.
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Graduate degree with an emphasis on Finance, Accounting and Management (preferred).
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Have a significant level of experience in tax operations or in an accounting role with VAT focus.
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A good level of English language skills, both orally and in writing.
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A good level of numeracy and experience performing quantitative and qualitative analysis
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Solid accounting and bookkeeping knowledge
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Good computer literacy essential together with a good working knowledge of SAP, iScala, and Excel
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Organized, structured, logical, and systematic in their approach
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Focused on delivering to internal and external deadlines.
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Good interpersonal skills to establish excellent working relationship with a wide variety of people at all levels.
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Flexible and adaptable to change in accordance with business needs
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Good team player, comfortable working as part of a matrix environment
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Significant experience within an organization of similar size and complexity, ideally within a multi entity Indirect Tax environment (Preferred skill)
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Additional European languages are an advantage (Preferred skill)
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Reports to Poland SSC Manager
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Key relationships internally will include the Corporate Tax group, local affiliate Finance & Controllership teams and Internal Audit
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External engagement will include External Audit, professional advisors and Outsourcing partners.
Within a Shared Services Centre (SSC) team responsible for providing VAT support to the EMEA legal entities including UK, France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Czech Republic and Poland:
Working with local affiliate Finance & Controllership teams, the International Tax group and Outsourcing partners, ensure that all EMEA Personal Care legal entities are provided with appropriate VAT support, in accordance with business strategy and corporate policies and procedures. Role is responsible for managing EMEA VAT compliance processes, VAT Tax audits and to provide specialist VAT technical support to Finance & Controllership colleagues and the wider business. Ensure that all relevant VAT reporting requirements from Area management and Corporate HQ are met.
