VAT Specialist

MacGregor – Let's shape the future together

Are you a proactive, analytical, and detail-oriented professional who thrives on solving complex queries and improving financial processes?

We are looking for a VAT Specialist, RTR to support VAT-related topics and assist the Team Lead in extracting VAT data for external audit partners.

As a VAT Specialist, RTR, you will provide first-hand support for end users' VAT questions and ensure the correct treatment of processed VAT documents.

Furthermore, you will assist with statutory auditors' requests and support the continuous development of the MacGregor Business Services Tax and statutory set-up alongside internal stakeholders.

More tasks and responsibilities

• Review VAT related data, prepare the necessary calculations and submit VAT returns in a number of different jurisdictions
• Extract and validate data for the preparation of EU sales lists and Intrastat, whilst assisting in the continuous improvement of Intrastat data quality in the ERP system
• Provide first-hand support in end users’ VAT questions, with an initial focus on P2P/AP processes
• Review processed VAT documents and assess for correct treatment from a VAT perspective
• Take responsibility for the preparation of VAT G/L accounts reconciliations.
• Keep track of the changes in the VAT legislation in selected countries
• Assist the Team Lead in analysing end-to-end transaction chains to provide guidance and process improvements from an indirect tax perspective.
  
  

This role, a hybrid position based in Sofia, Bulgaria, reports to Team lead Indirect Taxes.

What you’ll need to succeed

To succeed in this role, it is essential that you possess strong analytical, problem-solving, organisational, and communication skills. We are looking for a proactive individual who takes the initiative to improve both their own and the team's work practices, and is comfortable handling simple to mid-complex queries within a Shared Service Center (SSC) environment.

Ideally you have:

• A minimum Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting
• 2+ years of experience with VAT
• Knowledge of international indirect taxes (EU VAT Legislation).
• Proficient in English both in written and verbal
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, mainly Excel
• Hands-on experience working with ERP/Cloud systems and an understanding of main SAP functionalities will be considered as an advantage
• Experience working in an Shared Service Center environment is a plus

Why MacGregor?

Our people are behind every success. People create the technology and product lifecycle solutions that make us great, our people are the ones who innovate, and people drive our business forward. With us you will be part of an international collaborative working culture with challenges and opportunities to further develop yourself professionally. We enable sustainable global maritime operations by maximizing efficiency in cargo and load handling. 

Values guide our work

• Integrity steers all our thinking, behaviour and the relationships with our customers and other stakeholders
• Quality is valued in our processes, products and services and helps to improve our customers’ performance and our own competences
• Safety is essential in everything we do
  
  

MacGregor is an equal opportunity employer. We recognise that diversity is key to our continued success, and strive to maintain a fair and equitable recruitment process for all applicants.

Our Benefits

• Hybrid way of working
• Opportunities for career growth
• 25 days paid leave per year
• Transport allowance
• Food vouchers
• Extended health insurance (incl. dental package and medical treatment)
• Self-funded sports card
• Employee referral bonus
• Newborn gift package
• Corporate events and team building activities
• A brand new office! It is super easy to get to, right near the Vitosha metro station, and we have parking for both cars and bikes.

Additional information

Do you have questions regarding the role? Please contact:Ivan Atanasov,  Team lead Indirect Taxes at ivan.atanasov@macgregor.com

Kindly note that we will only review CVs and applications submitted in English through our recruitment portal. Unfortunately we do not consider CVs sent per email.

If you are ready to step into an exciting new role where you can make a significant impact and contribute to the success of MacGregor, apply today!