Freelance Tax Analyst

Brussel, Brussel · Juridisch

Legal Staffing Experts searches a Tax Analyst for her client in Brussels.

Main roles

Undertake a variety of VAT assignments, requiring knowledge of principles and techniques commonly employed, e.g. coordinating and providing financial and operating information for compilation of VAT returns.
Coordinate the completion, in collaboration with our outsourcing partner, of various VAT returns by required deadlines. Perform the necessary data quality checks before sending information to external parties. Ensure internal control framework is in place.
Support the preparation and review of VAT returns, VAT audits and VAT accruals by required deadlines of entities of the group in different countries.
Support the accounting team during the month-end financial closing cycle for all VAT related topics
Provide guidance to the finance, accounting, and operational teams on compliance requirements and applicable tax criteria
Monitor compliance training sessions and discussions to ensure internal staff is educated on tax laws, processes, and guidelines
Maintain the company’s tax data, update tax rates, and correct data errors to ensure tax filings are accurately processed
Support and improve internal tax audit capabilities to identify tax exposures and compliance risks before external audits take place
Prepare and carry out initial investigations into tax issues

Profile

Bachelor in accountancy-taxation or a Master in Law or Economics. A postgraduate or complementary Master qualification in Tax is an asset.
Few years of VAT compliance experience in an international environment
You understand the theory behind tax rules and combine analysis with insight
You have good knowledge of MS Office (Excel)
You have a good knowledge of Belgian accounting principles
You have experience in working with an integrated ERP system, preferably Oracle is an asset
You have a fast learning, analytical and pro-active mindset
You know how to set priorities and you are stress-resistant
You are able to work both independently and as part of a team
You are fluent in English, and French OR Dutch

Interested? Send your resume to judith@legalstaffingexperts.be or kato@legalstaffingexperts.be