INEOS Brussels – VAT Expert
INEOS is a global manufacturer of petrochemicals, specialty chemicals and oil products. With an overall turnover of about 61 $Bn and 26,000 employees, INEOS operate a large set of production units, on 194 sites in 36 countries.
As one of the INEOS Business Units, INEOS Olefins and Polymers Europe (O&P EU) is the largest olefin producer in Europe and one of the largest Polyolefin suppliers. With 14 Polyolefin manufacturing units on 8 production sites in Europe and 3 million tons of capacity, we produce the full range of Polyethylene and Polypropylene, contributing to many aspects of our life today. Those polymers are specifically tailored to provide high value solutions to selected customers in targeted market segments.
We are looking for a VAT Expert for the Finance and Tax team within the O&P Europe Business Unit to ensure VAT compliance for the benefit of several INEOS regions and divisions of the Group.
The job holder will be part of the Finance Team accountable for supporting the
compliance of several Businesses with respect to numerous regulations or practices, including: finance, accounting and controlling, VAT, customs, corporate taxes, other indirect taxes, , …
The job holder will share with the local VAT & Customs Team the following responsibilities :
- Ensure that VAT and Intrastate reports are managed in compliance with European VAT legislations
- Work in deep collaboration with ERP Team, the VAT Champions from each BU and Meridian administrator to adapt the VAT engine for new requirements : internal or external
- Ensure that all VAT reporting are produced accurately and in due time
- Ensure reconciliations of accounts with VAT returns
- Collaborate with the Group VAT Team to implement new strategy : Triangulation, Cashflow improvement, new commercial and specific sales agreements
- Support the Account Coordinators and Account Managers from each business
- Liaise with Belgian and Foreign VAT authorities (AT, SE, DK, NL, …)
- Defend VAT files during audits
- Follow the evolution of VAT and Customs Legislations in Belgium and Abroad
- Train and assist the different accounting sites in Belgium and abroad (Germany, UK, France, Norway, ..)
- Liaise with Customs & Excises Authorities in Belgium for businesses implemented in Belgium
- Coordinate customs matters with Belgian sites
- Assist Belgian logistics teams to set up customs and excises’ regulations : PLDA, EORI, ECMS, REX…
Education and Experience :
- High degree in accounting, specialized in Indirect Taxes, with minimum 5 years of experience in international environment
- An experience in customs and excises aspects in general is a plus.
Technical skills :
- Very good knowledge of VAT at international level
- General knowledge of Customs & Excises
- Fluent in English, Dutch or French
- SAP
Behavioral skills :
- Team player
- Ability to handle a large number of requests in an organized way
- Ability to work under pressure to achieve objectives
- Ability to analyse complex VAT and Customs legislations and ensure there are accurately applied by the organizations
- High autonomy, good ownership of problems and results oriented (finding solutions)
- Excellent interpersonal skills and networking ability to take advantage of shared knowledge within the group (VAT teams, logistics, sales and customer service…)
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
What to Expect
A competitive salary, increasing with experience
Attractive company benefits
Business performance bonuses
Contacts: anne-marie.charles@ineos.com (HR Manager) or natalina.arena@ineos.com (Finance Manager)