Sr. Manager, Indirect Tax VAT
Work Arrangement
Office Days per Week: 3 days
Key Skills
Job Description
Job Description
About the position
We have an excellent opportunity available for a VAT Senior Manager to make a difference at Kraft Heinz. This position lies within the European Indirect Tax team. We are looking for a seasoned Indirect Tax professional with experience monitoring and implementing Indirect Tax developments. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance across multiple VAT registrations across 15 European Countries. You’ll be working in a high performing team, alongside peers always trying to reach the next level, reporting to Joe Jayson, Associate Director, Indirect Tax Europe. Get ready for a lot of exposure to internal senior stakeholders.
In brief, you are responsible for:
Compliance:
Ensure VAT compliance requirements and obligations are met – supported by our outsourced VAT compliance partner, KPMG
Working alongside European Finance teams to ensure Balance Sheet items are managed
Manage tax authority and audit relationships
Monitor, review and implement VAT/IDT developments
Strategic and technical:
Guide and influence associated functions (e.g. P2P,ITC, logistics) for processes linked to VAT compliance
IT projects: ERP updates; tax engine implementation and e-invoicing
Provide technical expertise for complex transactions, projects and general business queries, working with advisors where required
Support on other areas of indirect tax where required: CBAM, Customs, and Plastic Packaging Tax
Process improvement and data quality programs
Qualifications
Please kindly note that you need to have an EU Working Permit (Orientation Year Visa not included) in order to proceed for this position.
7+ years’ Indirect Tax experience
Proven knowledge of VAT/Other IDT/Customs and experience partnering with internal and external VAT consultants
Accounting knowledge
System knowledge (SAP preferred)
Good excel skills
Ability to work in a dynamic organization, embracing change and working independently
Fluent in English, other European languages (particularly Spanish, Italian or German) are a plus!
Professional Attributes
Communication Skills - People are easily be exposed to senior management, no matter their level. Therefore, it’s important to have excellent interpersonal skills, to take care of all kinds of different collaborators.
Ability to Simplify - We like to keep it simple. And to implement fast. Your simplification skills will be highly appreciated, when providing simple solutions dealing with sophisticated challenges.
Analytical - We’re a very data driven company, making it crucial to be able to translate complex data into a simple solution with an analytical approach.
Confident / Ability to give pushback - We like people who are go getters and are not easily thrown off their game, not even when getting resistance.
Resilience - Having the ability to bounce back after a disappointment or set back, big or small is what we value. Always continue to move onward & upward.
What we offer you
An ambitious employer; we only want the best for you.
A fast career track like only few other companies can match.
A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure (above market); at KraftHeinz we strongly believe and live by ownership and meritocracy.
A hybrid working model; because we believe the future of work is based on a building modern, adaptable, and agile workplace culture. 3 days from our office in Amsterdam and 2 days from home with additional 20 days per year to work from anywhere you want!
Additional benefits such as Commuting Allowance, Hybrid Work Allowance & Reimbursements, Bicycle & Gym Discount Plan, Employee Assistance Program and Supplemental Health Insurance.
A wide range of discounts with Kraft Heinz’s partnerships on fashion, electronics, travels and many more!
Last and not least; there are always room for new insights: If you have an idea, please let us know, and we can set it in action!
Location(s)
Amsterdam
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.
Core Responsibilities
The Senior Manager is responsible for ensuring VAT compliance across 15 European countries and managing relationships with tax authorities and auditors. They will also guide internal functions on VAT-linked processes and oversee IT projects related to tax engines and ERP updates.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 7 years of experience in Indirect Tax and possess an EU working permit. Proficiency in SAP, strong accounting knowledge, and excellent interpersonal skills are required for this role.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Bonus structure
- Hybrid working model
- Commuting allowance
- Hybrid work allowance
- Bicycle discount plan
- Gym discount plan
- Employee assistance program
- Supplemental health insurance
- Employee discounts
About The Kraft Heinz Company
Industry: Food and Beverage Services
Company size: 10,001+ employees
The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. We’re a globally trusted producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years. While Kraft Heinz is co-headquartered in Chicago and Pittsburgh, our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands. We spark joy around mealtime with our iconic brands, including Kraft, Oscar Mayer, Heinz, Philadelphia, Lunchables, Velveeta, Maxwell House, Capri Sun, Ore-Ida, Kool-Aid, Jell-O, Primal Kitchen, and Classico, among others. No matter the brand, we’re united under one vision: To sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally. Bringing this vision to life is our team of 37,000+ food lovers, creative thinkers, and high performers worldwide. Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership with Rise Against Hunger. We also stand committed to responsible, sustainable practices that extend to every facet of our business, our consumers, and our communities. Every day, we’re transforming the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you share our passion – and are ready to create the future, build a legacy, and lead as a global citizen – there’s only one thing to do: join our table and let’s make life delicious!