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VAT

• Assist in managing the VAT and intrastat compliance process for LITASCO SA: ensure the VAT filings are done in a timely manner and are accurate and complete: first point of contact for the VAT accountants, review the VAT reports prepared by the VAT accountants, monitoring through in-depth checks via data-analysis, cycling back to the accountants and operators, and follow-up on requested corrections
• Preparation and filing of VAT and intrastat reports for LUKOIL Benelux BV 
• Assist the VAT manager in managing the relationship with the VAT agents
• Assist in obtaining new VAT numbers, if needed
• Answering day-to-day VAT related questions from stakeholders
• Assist in VAT related projects
• Give internal VAT trainings 
• Assist the VAT manager with executing the VAT strategy and VAT risk management
• Coordinate the collection of data during VAT inspections and internal audits
• Coordinate the collection of relevant VAT related metrics
   

Customs and excise  

• Assist the indirect tax manager to implement and roll out the indirect tax strategy of the Litasco group;
• Assist the indirect tax manager to implement and roll out the risk management of the Litasco group;
• Provide assistance to manager in handling day to day customs and excise matters;
• Review tariff classification, customs valuation, origin of goods, import tax planning and excise tax compliance
• Assist the manager in the audits performed for the customs broker and terminals with which the Litasco group companies are working with;
• Assist the manager in establishing a database of the customs broker agreements;
• Assist managers in AEO audits/authorisation for the group companies
• Conduct researches on local and international trade laws and regulations that may have an impact the group;
• Coordinate the collection of data during customs and excise inspections and internal audits
• Prepare documents as requested by the manager by using appropriate business terms and technical language – e.g. memo on various matters that impacts the Litasco group
• Preparation and filing of monthly/quarterly/yearly customs reports 
• Give internal customs and excise trainings
   

Professional profile

• Minimum of 4 years EU/Swiss VAT and/or EU customs and excise work experience in an accounting/consultancy firm or equivalent in an international trading environment (oil & gas industry, shipping, bunkering, transport etc.).
• Commitment to self-study for the gaps in VAT and customs and excise technical knowledge and follow relevant training
• Tax accounting/economical background, or tax legal background with strong interest in numbers
   

Competencies & skills

• Passion for indirect taxes and committed to contribute to a successful risk management for indirect taxes
• Project management skills, plan and prioritize work, meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Relationship management skills with ability to cooperate with external VAT agents, customs brokers and storages
• Experience with SAP R/3 or similar is a plus  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to use other software for analyzing and presenting data and robotics software is a distinct advantage 
• Fluency in English (oral and written), Dutch and Russian is a plus 
• Willing to travel once in a while

• Bachelor or Master degree
• Knowledge of the Insurance industry
• Project management methods (Prince, Lean)
• Knowledge visualization possibilities and able to apply
• Knowledge of BI-environments
• Collaborative leadership skills
• Agile / SCRUM training and experience
• Result-driven mindset
• Creative and analytical
• Excellent in English language