VAT Compliance Consultant

4 Months ago • 5 Years + • Legal

Job Summary

Job Description

As a VAT Compliance Managing Consultant at PwC Belgium, you will be the primary client contact for VAT compliance needs, ensuring regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include advising clients on strategies, processes, and policies; leading VAT compliance projects; expanding knowledge of Belgian and international VAT regulations; collaborating with tax colleagues; building professional networks; leading client service teams; and coaching the VAT compliance team. The ideal candidate will possess at least 5 years of relevant experience (in-house, Big 4, law firm, or tax authorities), a Master's degree in a relevant field (postgraduate tax law qualification is a plus), strong analytical skills, fluency in English, and excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Must have:
  • 5+ years VAT compliance experience
  • Master's degree in relevant field
  • Strong analytical & communication skills
  • Fluent English, Dutch/French a plus
  • Client relationship management
  • VAT compliance project leadership
Good to have:
  • Postgraduate qualification in tax law
  • Experience in Big 4 or law firm
  • Knowledge of international VAT regulations
  • Business and corporate strategy interest
Perks:
  • Flexible working hours
  • Learning & growth opportunities
  • Flexible rewards plan
  • Diverse and inclusive culture
  • Sustainable mobility options
  • Extensive health program
  • International network access

Job Details

Line of Service

Tax

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

VAT/GST

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

Contribute to creating a better tomorrow

The only way we can tackle the challenges of this fast-changing world is with passionate people. Led by our purpose of building trust and solving important problems, we come together at PwC to address the biggest issues facing the world in a way that drives positive impact. Are you eager to join a team fueled by open and curious minds, who are passionate about their work and create new solutions for a new day? Then you’re at the right place.

Bring your talent. Learn new skills. Make a positive impact.

Dig deep and unearth the fascinating and constantly changing tax ecosystem under the expert stewardship of PwC’s International Tax teams, the world’s leading providers of tax services. Make an impact  by solving problems in the international  corporate  tax space. Closely linked to transfer pricing our multidisciplinary tax teams work side by side, both in Belgium and across borders, to help clients make the changes they need to be transparent and sustainable. 

In order to reinforce our team, we are looking for a Global Tax (Senior) Manager.

Your Impact

As a VAT Compliance Managing Consultant within our team based in Belgium, you will be the primary point of contact for clients, assisting them with their VAT compliance needs and ensuring they meet all regulatory requirements.

You'll make an impact by:

  • Advising clients on VAT compliance strategies, processes, and policies to ensure they meet Belgian and international VAT requirements.

  • Leading VAT compliance projects in a structured, critical, and creative way to support our clients' needs.

  • Continuously expanding your knowledge around Belgian and international VAT regulations and sharing this knowledge with the team.

  • Collaborating with other tax colleagues to offer comprehensive solutions to our clients.

  • Building your professional network and maintaining current client relationships to collaborate on business opportunities.

  • Leading a client service team and ensuring service delivery according to high-quality standards.

  • Actively coaching the VAT compliance team and playing a significant role in the further development of the VAT practice.

You have:

  • At least 5 years of relevant experience in VAT compliance.

  • Experience gained in-house, in a Big-4 or law firm, or with Tax Authorities.

  • A Master’s degree in Tax law, Business Engineering, Finance, Economics, or other quantitative discipline. A postgraduate qualification in tax law is an asset.

  • A strong interest in business and corporate strategy.

  • Strong analytical abilities.

  • Interest in working in an international environment.

  • Fluent knowledge of English; knowledge of Dutch or French is a plus.

  • The ability to take complex concepts and analyses and clearly explain them in written form.

  • Attention to detail, the ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously, and a willingness to take ownership of assigned tasks.

  • The ability to work well in team-based environments and have strong communication skills.

  • The ability to take a coaching role for the VAT compliance team and guide younger professionals in their career development.

Life at PwC Belgium

 

Our culture and workplace are something we’re proud of. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the benefits you can look forward to:

  • Flexibility: flexible working hours with Work@PwC Reimagined so you can decide your most effective working pattern

  • Infinite learning and growing: broad opportunities to learn every day and exciting career pathways that help you explore different disciplines or areas of expertise

  • Rewards that matter to you: A flexible rewards plan gives you access to a wide range of benefits so you can make the choices that best fit your personal circumstances and lifestyle.

  • Diversity: We believe that diversity makes PwC stronger. It helps us solve problems and deliver added value to our clients. We encourage an inclusive culture where people can get the best out of themselves.

  • A sustainable mobility offer: we offer a wide range of sustainable mobility options. 

  • Wellbeing: An extensive health programme that includes access to an online wellbeing platform, yoga and pilates courses, sports communities and mental resilience workshops.

  • International PwC network: broad access to industry expertise, both locally and through our wider global network of member firms.

  • Supporting you in every phase of your life, including family friendly work schemes.

Let’s build something great together. What are you waiting for?

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Cross Border VAT, VAT Law, VAT Planning

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Tax, Communication, Corporate Tax Planning, Creativity, Customs Brokerage, Customs Regulations, Customs Tariffs, Customs Valuation, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Indirect Tax, Indirect Tax Controversies, Input Value Added Tax (VAT), Intellectual Curiosity, International Taxation, Learning Agility, Optimism, Self-Awareness, Tax Accounting {+ 12 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

Yes

Job Posting End Date

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