VAT Analyst

Are you enthusiastic about supporting the financial structure in the world’s most sustainable company? And would you thrive partnering with Vestas’ people in Group Tax & the VAT team? Then an engaged team of VAT specialists look forward to welcoming you!

Finance > Group Finance > Group Tax > Global VAT Advisory
Group Finance is part of the CFO area, which covers different areas such as Group Tax, Group Treasury, CSO Finance, and COO Finance.

You will become a part of the VAT and indirect tax team, which is a sub-group of Group Tax. Group Tax consists of 16 employees, specialized within CIT, Transfer Pricing, International Taxation, and VAT and indirect taxes. The VAT team holds the strategic responsibility for VAT and indirect taxes, and we have the reporting and compliance obligations for most of our Danish Vestas’ entities (with Danish and foreign VAT registrations)

Responsibilities
You will be responsible for all VAT related topics for a number of our Danish entities (VAT controlling and reporting, foreign VAT reclaims and VAT advisory to colleagues across Vestas). Additionally, you will be responsible for our reporting commitments to the Danish Statistical Authorities (Danmarks Statistik) for all entities within our scope. At the same time, you will be part of a team that constantly seeks to optimize, standardize and automate processes.

Qualifications

• Experience with controlling and accounting or willing to learn
• Knowledge of VAT and indirect taxes or willing to learn
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office products (primarily Excel)
• Fluent in English (oral and written)
• Either 2-5 years’ experience within controlling and reporting or a master’s degree (cand.merc, cand.mer.jur, cand.aud or the like)

Competencies

• Good understanding of controlling and accounting
• You have been working with VAT reporting in the past
• Good communication skills and knowledge of stakeholder management
• You are eager to learn new things and thrive in working in a fast-changing environment

What we offer
We offer you an exciting role with great opportunities for professional and personal development. We have a very international environment both in the team and across our stakeholders in Vestas. You will be a vital part of ensuring that we live up to our reporting commitments with the authorities (both Denmark and abroad). You will become part of a team that possesses great skills within VAT advisory, reporting and technology.

Additional information
Your primary work location will be Copenhagen, Denmark.

You can expect 5-10 days of travel per year.

Applications will be handled on an ongoing basis. Please apply as soon as possible - no later than the 11th June 2023.

For additional information on the position, please contact Mariann Ditlevsen, Director, Head of VAT & indirect taxes at +45 4098 2263.

About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 145 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 29,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future.
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