VAT Compliance Controller

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In short

Tetra Pak is seeking a VAT Compliance Controller in Budaörs, Hungary to support tax operations and the indirect tax & technology center of excellence with global VAT compliance reporting. The role involves ensuring accurate and timely VAT return submissions, assisting with local and cross-border transactions, and contributing to global VAT alignment improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Provide assistance with VAT compliance obligations for Tetra Pak Group entities, focusing on the EMEA region.
  • Assist with preparation, reconciliation, and timely submission of VAT, Intrastat returns, and EC Sales listings.
  • Ensure efficient working of the VAT compliance process, including external ITC tool process and Intrastat preparation reports.
  • Assist the team with tax technology processes, seeking efficiency gains and process improvements.
  • Respond to VAT queries from local sites, external consultants, and internal colleagues.
  • Assist with responses to VAT queries from tax authorities and support management on external VAT audit findings.
  • Handle purchase and sales ledgers, billing, and other ad hoc administrative duties.
  • Ensure follow-up with internal and external stakeholders on important issues and queries.
  • Maintain updated country-specific VAT info sheets and internal procedure documents.
  • Assist with local Hungarian tax compliance obligations, including ad-hoc advice, filing, audits, and reconciliations.
  • Coordinate tax activities with external outsourcing partners.
  • Assist the Tax Manager with daily tasks and administrative support, including legislative research and VAT treatment confirmation.

Requirements

  • Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
  • 3-5 years of experience in VAT compliance.
  • Fluent English and Hungarian language skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
  • Ability to work effectively under deadlines and manage competing priorities.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage workload independently.
  • Capability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience working collaboratively within a global, team-oriented environment.
  • ERP system knowledge, preferably SAP.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with solid knowledge of Word and PowerPoint.
  • Good knowledge of Hungarian tax regulations and VAT requirements.

Desired Qualifications

  • Additional language capabilities are an advantage.

Benefits

  • A variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape.
  • A culture that pioneers a spirit of innovation where industry experts drive visible results.
  • An equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity and inclusion.
  • Market competitive compensation and benefits.
  • Flexible working arrangements.

Skills

SAPMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPoint
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About Tetra Pak

We’re here to make food safe and available. It’s why we provide advanced food production systems, from product creation and recipe testing to processing, filling, packaging, logistics, services and beyond. We support almost every food and beverage category with tailored solutions for category-specific needs. In collaboration with our customers and suppliers, driven by more than 24,000 dedicated employees worldwide, we protect food sustainably every day for hundreds of millions of people in more than 160 countries. Because we’re here to fulfil a purpose: We commit to making food safe and…

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Company

Tetra Pak

Job Posted

4 days ago

Expires

in 5 days

Employment Type

Full Time

Work mode

On Site

Experience Level

Mid-Senior

Locations

Budaörs, Hungary

Qualification

Bachelor

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