VAT Compliance Analyst

Get to know The Pokémon Company International The Pokémon Company International manages the Pokémon property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing and marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children’s entertainment properties in the world.

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the Role

Job Title: VAT Compliance Analyst Job Summary: Assists in the preparation, review, and maintenance of indirect tax compliance activities, including VAT/GST returns, tax records, tax schedules, and related tax reports across multiple international jurisdictions. Supports tax authority inquiries, cross-border transaction analysis, and VAT consulting initiatives related to international operations and business expansion.

###requirements### in new jurisdictions Review invoices and transactional data to ensure compliance with local VAT/GST invoicing

requirements

Partner with accounting, logistics, sales, legal, procurement, and operations teams to resolve indirect tax issues Support implementation of e-invoicing, real-time reporting, and other indirect tax technology initiatives Assist with process improvement initiatives and ERP enhancements related to indirect tax reporting and automation Maintain documentation supporting indirect tax positions, compliance processes, and audit support files Support VAT consulting and advisory projects related to: International expansion initiatives New product launches and business models Supply chain and logistics changes Cross-border transaction structuring ERP and invoicing process changes Assist with research and analysis of evolving global VAT/GST regulations and assess operational impacts to the business Support other special projects and ad hoc indirect tax initiatives as needed What You’ll Bring Five (5) to seven (7) years of relevant professional

###experience### or a demonstrated equivalent level of expertise Strong understanding of VAT/GST principles, including imports/exports, intra-EU transactions, reverse charge mechanisms, and invoicing

requirements

###Experience### preparing or reviewing indirect tax returns in multiple jurisdictions

###Experience### working with ERP systems such as Oracle or similar platforms Strong Excel and data analysis

skills

Excellent organizational and communication

skills

Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment Strong analytical and problem-solving

skills

Ability to work independently while collaborating cross-functionally with global teams

###Experience### supporting VAT/GST audits or tax authority inquiries preferred Familiarity with e-invoicing and digital reporting

###requirements### preferred Base Salary Range (London, England, UK): For this role, new hires generally start between £47,000 – £63,000 per year. The full range is £47,000 - £85,000 per year. This range is applicable for the labor market where

###the role### is intended to be hired. The final base salary is directly related to the candidate’s

###qualifications### and professional

###experience### uniquely. #LI-CG1 #LI-Hybrid How you’ll be successful Passion for Pokémon: Develops an understanding of the Pokémon brand, the impact it has on our people, culture, business, fans, and communities, and applying that knowledge and passion to everything you do. Challenging the Expected: Approaches challenges with curiosity and creativity, embracing the possibility of failure as an opportunity to learn something new, develop innovative ideas, solve complex problems and identify unique opportunities.

Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates integrity and respect by leading with empathy, listening to others, seeking out different perspectives, and taking personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and results. Dedicated to Quality: Takes ownership to maintain and promote high standards, looks for new ways to learn and improve, and embraces a growth mindset to seek and apply feedback from others in an effort to continuously improve.

Building Relationships: Develops and strengthens relationships, adopting a “team first” mentality and working collaboratively to solve problems and meet shared goals. Delighting Customers: Listens and understands the interests and needs of our customers and stakeholders, making them feel heard and important, and embracing these learnings to continue delivering a unique Pokémon experience.

What to expect An innovative culture driven by impact, delivering meaningful outcomes. Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pokémon. Competitive cash-based compensation programs.

100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you. Generous paid family leave. Employer-paid life insurance.

Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance. US Employees: 401k Employer Matching. UK/IRE/MX Employees: Pension Employer Contributions.

Fitness reimbursement. Commuter benefit. LinkedIn learning.

Comprehensive relocation package for certain roles. Hybrid work environment. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this role.

###skills### required. Employees may be required to perform

###duties### outside of their normal

###responsibilities### from time to time, as needed. For roles in the United Kingdom, candidates will need the right to work. In some cases, and for some roles, the Company may be able to arrange a visa.

For roles in Ireland, this role requires candidates to have the right to live and work in the Republic of Ireland. However, we welcome applications from all nationalities and may consider supporting an employment permit application, in appropriate and suitable cases. The Pokémon Company International is committed to the inclusion of all qualified applicants for consideration in our job application process.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at accommodationrequest_ta@pokemon. com.