VAT & Indirect Tax Expert | Industry | Zaventem
Our client is a leading international industrial group and is looking for a skilled VAT & Indirect Tax Expert to join its Brussels-based finance team.
Why apply?
Join a prominent and future-oriented industrial company operating across Europe, with a solid track record in innovation and sustainability. You’ll be part of a collaborative finance department in a dynamic, multinational setting that values long-term career development and operational excellence.
Your duties and responsibilities?
As part of the VAT and Customs team, you will:
- Oversee VAT and Intrastat compliance across several European jurisdictions
- Collaborate with internal ERP and business unit teams to implement new VAT configurations
- Ensure timely and accurate VAT reporting and reconciliation with general ledger accounts
- Support commercial and logistics teams with tax guidance, including triangulation, specific contracts, and cashflow optimization
- Liaise with local and foreign tax authorities (Belgium, Netherlands, Scandinavia, etc.)
- Coordinate and defend VAT positions during audits and inspections
- Monitor VAT and Customs legislation developments in Belgium and abroad
- Provide training and support to internal accounting teams across multiple European countries
- Assist with the implementation of customs and excise processes, such as PLDA, ECMS, REX, and EORI registration
Ideal profile?
Experience: At least 3–5 years of experience in accounting and VAT within an international environment
Languages: Fluent in English + French or Dutch
Qualifications: Degree in Accounting, Tax, or Finance; strong SAP knowledge is a plus
The offer
- Competitive salary around €5,000 gross/month + performance bonus (depending on your profile and experience)
- Company car via cafeteria plan + full suite of extra-legal benefits (group & hospital insurance, representation allowance)
- 38 days of paid leave with flexible working hours and 1 day of home office/week
- On-site facilities: free parking, corporate daycare, fitness center, and subsidized restaurant
- Career development: personalized training budget, internal mobility, and direct exposure to strategic tax initiatives across Europe
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