VAT Consultant
Role description
From the employerLine of Service
Tax
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable
Specialism
VAT/GST
Management Level
Senior Associate
Job Description & Summary
Contribute to creating a better tomorrow
The only way we can tackle the challenges of this fast-changing world is with
passionate people. Led by our purpose of building trust and solving important
problems, we come together at PwC to address the biggest issues facing the world
in a way that drives positive impact. Are you eager to join a team fueled by
open and curious minds, who are passionate about their work and create new
solutions for a new day? Then you’re at the right place.
Bring your talent. Learn new skills. Make a positive impact.
Dig deep and unearth the fascinating and constantly changing tax ecosystem under
the expert stewardship of PwC’s International Tax teams, the world’s leading
providers of tax services. Make an impact by solving problems in the
international corporate tax space. Closely linked to transfer pricing our
multidisciplinary tax teams work side by side, both in Belgium and across
borders, to help clients make the changes they need to be transparent and
sustainable.
In order to reinforce our team, we are looking for a Global Tax (Senior)
Manager.
Your Impact
As a VAT Consultant within our team based in Belgium, you will be the primary
point of contact for clients, assisting them with their VAT compliance needs and
ensuring they meet all regulatory requirements.
You'll make an impact by
- Advising clients on VAT compliance strategies, processes, and policies to
ensure they meet Belgian and international VAT requirements.
- Leading VAT projects in a structured, critical, and creative way to support
our clients' needs.
- Continuously expanding your knowledge around Belgian and international VAT
regulations and sharing this knowledge with the team.
- Collaborating with other tax colleagues to offer comprehensive solutions to
our clients.
- Building your professional network and maintaining current client
relationships to collaborate on business opportunities.
- Leading a client service team and ensuring service delivery according to
high-quality standards.
- Actively coaching the VAT compliance team and playing a significant role in
the further development of the VAT practice.
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You have
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in VAT compliance.
- Experience gained in-house, in a Big-4 or law firm, or with Tax Authorities.
- A Master’s degree in Tax law, Business Engineering, Finance, Economics, or
other quantitative discipline. A postgraduate qualification in tax law is an
asset.
- A strong interest in business and corporate strategy.
- Strong analytical abilities.
- Interest in working in an international environment.
- Fluent knowledge of English; knowledge of Dutch or French is a plus.
- The ability to take complex concepts and analyses and clearly explain them in
written form.
- Attention to detail, the ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously,
and a willingness to take ownership of assigned tasks.
- The ability to work well in team-based environments and have strong
communication skills.
- The ability to take a coaching role for the VAT compliance team and guide
younger professionals in their career development.
Life at PwC Belgium
Our culture and workplace are something we’re proud of. Here’s a sneak peek at
some of the benefits you can look forward to
- Flexibility: flexible working hours with Work@PwC Reimagined so you can
decide your most effective working pattern
- Infinite learning and growing: broad opportunities to learn every day and
exciting career pathways that help you explore different disciplines or areas
of expertise
- Rewards that matter to you: A flexible rewards plan gives you access to a
wide range of benefits so you can make the choices that best fit your
personal circumstances and lifestyle.
- Diversity: We believe that diversity makes PwC stronger. It helps us solve
problems and deliver added value to our clients. We encourage an inclusive
culture where people can get the best out of themselves.
- A sustainable mobility offer: we offer a wide range of sustainable mobility
options.
- Wellbeing: An extensive health programme that includes access to an online
wellbeing platform, yoga and pilates courses, sports communities and mental
resilience workshops.
- International PwC network: broad access to industry expertise, both locally
and through our wider global network of member firms.
- Supporting you in every phase of your life, including family friendly work
schemes.
Let’s build something great together. What are you waiting for?
Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field of Study required
Degrees/Field of Study preferred
- Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)
- Required Skills
- Optional Skills
- Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking,
- Business Tax, Communication, Corporate Tax Planning, Creativity, Customs
- Brokerage, Customs Regulations, Customs Tariffs, Customs Valuation, Embracing
- Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Indirect Tax, Indirect Tax
- Controversies, Input Value Added Tax (VAT), Intellectual Curiosity,
- International Taxation, Learning Agility, Optimism, Self-Awareness, Tax
- Accounting {+ 12 more}
- Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)
- Travel Requirements
- Not Specified
- Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
- Yes
- Government Clearance Required?
- No
- Job Posting End Date