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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Get to Know 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.

• FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt
• People Manager: No

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual VAT/GST returns across

multiple jurisdictions, including European Union countries, United Kingdom,

Canada, and additional jurisdictions as business needs evolve

• Support related compliance filings such as EC Sales Lists, Intrastat, and

e-invoicing obligations

• Reconcile VAT/GST return data to ERP systems and financial records
• Review VAT/GST treatment of cross-border transactions involving imports,

exports, intra-EU movements, and other international supply chain flows

• Coordinate with external tax advisors and compliance providers regarding

filings, technical matters, and audits

• Support responses to tax authority inquiries, VAT/GST audits, and data

requests

• Assist with indirect tax registrations and ongoing compliance 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

• Bachelor's degree in related field or demonstrated equivalent level of

applicable experience.

• 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.

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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. They are not to be

construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and 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

[accommodationrequest_ta@pokemon.com].