VAT Analyst (Europe, Record to Report Team)

At Kellogg Company we have a vision of enriching and delighting the world through foods and brands that matter; with the purpose of nourishing families so that they can flourish and thrive.

Our Vision is to enrich and delight the world through foods and brands that matter.
Driven by our consumers, this is what we aspire to become and want to be on our best day.

Our Purpose is nourishing families so they can flourish and thrive.
This is why Kellogg exists, the role we play in the world and how we deliver our Vision.

Our company is a place where innovation lives on, where we never stop learning and where we’re excited about tomorrow. In 2014, we started an exciting transformation journey towards Global Business Services. GBS is a new global function at Kellogg that is helping to drive growth by simplifying work and innovating processes so that our team worldwide can focus on making and selling great food.

Our GBS Service Centre for Europe is located at Floreasca Business Centre (adjacent to Aurel Vlaicu Metro) and now we want you to join us as we continue our growth in Romania. Be part of a dynamic team, with career progression opportunities.

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At Kellogg's we have a vision of enriching and delighting the world through foods and brands that matter; with the purpose of nourishing families so that they can flourish and thrive.

Our Vision and Purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Simple yet powerful, they define why we're here and where we're going - made possible by the extraordinary talent of everyone who works here. People like you. Our heritage, through the inspiration of W.K. Kellogg, continues to drive our company and keeps us committed to creating a stronger future every day, by putting people first in everything we do.

Operating in more than 180 countries, across 6 continents, with dedication and passion from each and every one of our 30,000 employees, we are extremely proud of our ever growing portfolio of over 1,600 food products, which include iconic brands such as Pringles, Frosties, Special K and Corn Flakes.

Our company is a place where innovation lives on, where we never stop learning and where we’re excited about tomorrow. It is this belief that brings us together and sets us apart.

Now we are creating exciting opportunities in Bucharest with the opening of a new Service Centre at Floreasca Business Centre (adjacent to Aurel Vlaicu Metro). The Service Centre will house our European Finance team to support our entire European business across more than 20 countries.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING?
The VAT Associate is responsible for performing a diverse set of work activities included in the end-to-end Record to Report (RTR) process. In support of Kellogg’s Global Business Services strategic objectives, the VAT Associate:
Manage the timely and accurate calculation and submission of VAT, Intrastat, EC Sales Listings and other regulatory reporting submissions for Europe
Ensure timely payment and recovery of VAT balances
Interact with and provide VAT support for the relevant local markets/direct tax teams
Reports to: KEU GBS VAT Lead (reporting relationship may change as the RTR team grows)
This role is part of a team responsible for managing 46 VAT registrations across 18 European countries. This role has significant impact on European Cash Flow. The VAT team manages VAT payable and recoverable balances of approximately €65m per annum
This role reports into the VAT Lead within the Record to Report team
Staff size & operating budget: N/A
Manage the accurate and timely calculation of VAT, Intrastat, and EC Sales Listings, coupled with other official and statistical returns to the European Tax authorities or other regulatory/official bodies.
Mitigate risk by performing an in-depth review of all returns prepared by BPO. Escalate and remediate material variances between CAT, Intrastat and ESL
Avoid fines and penalties by initiating timely payments of VAT and Duty liabilities
Work with local auditors and fiscal authorities to ensure all regulatory reporting queries are answered in a timely manner.
Identify, prioritise, escalate and resolve all issues surrounding VAT.
Prevent misstatement of VAT balances by performing timely reviews of balance sheet reconciliations. Ensure ERA reconciliations are aligned with best practice guidelines.
Maintain up to date with tax rate changes for designated markets.
Build relationships with the European Tax authorities
Provide excellent customer service to key parties – both internal and external. Attend when necessary monthly SLA calls if any VAT related issues are raised. All issues resolved by due date.
Interact with and provide VAT support for the relevant local markets and Tax teams
Provide cash flow forecasting/budgeting support as required.
Ensure the execution of tasks is aligned with S404 controls and Roupee requirements.
Initiate and support the implementation of process improvements and ad hoc VAT projects as directed by line manager.
Support implementation of improvements for process efficiency, quality and control KPIs
Complete other responsibilities as assigned by GBS Leadership

WHAT DO I NEED TO DEMONSTRATE?
As well as a hunger to learn and succeed in the role, to be considered for this position you must be able to meet the following requirements:

Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience of regulatory reporting, preferably in various European legislations
Fluent in English plus at least one of the following: Spanish, Italian, French, or German
Strong understanding of accounting principles and US GAAP
Ability to work to tight deadlines, has regard for attention to detail and has strong organisational skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Excel – Required; Experience with Word, PowerPoint, and Access - Preferred
Strong communicator – able to participate in meetings, challenge current practice, raise and discuss issues with clarity
Preferred:
University Degree or equivalent
Experience working in a shared services, process driven or service center environment
Expertise in Record to Report function including best practices, technologies, processes, procedures and tools
Training and certification in Six Sigma or LEAN
Experience working for a multinational organization and working with colleagues internationally
WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO KNOW?

By being mindful and committed to W.K. Kellogg's ideals, we uphold our founder’s dedication to people and their well-being. We promote an environment where we can push beyond boundaries and across borders to create foods and brands that help to fuel the best in everyone everywhere.

As our company continues to grow, our people grow with it. Through our values-based culture, we create a stronger future every day — enriching communities and nurturing careers by putting people first in everything we do.


Interviews will consist of a numerical test and language testing.
If you experience any difficulty when applying please contact myhr @kellogg.com.

Please note that the closing date may be subject to change. We will interview suitable candidates as they apply, so please don’t hesitate to take this opportunity to submit your application as soon as possible.

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