Global Indirect Tax (VAT/ GST) Specialist (M/F/D)

Agilent Technologies

Agilent Technologies

Barcelona, Spain
Posted on Oct 17, 2024

Job Description

The tax professional we are looking for needs to have proven expertise to provide inputs in the areas of European Value Added Tax (VAT) and/or Goods and Services (GST) compliance in multiple jurisdictions, process improvements, consulting and tax technology for multinationals with a complex supply-chain structure.

The candidate will be involved in a variety of business projects and initiatives that require VAT/GST inputs/advice. These may include mergers & acquisitions, supply chain changes, legislative changes, and ERP related initiatives for SAP. The tax professional will be working closely on these projects and initiatives with Global Tax colleagues as well as with members of other functions located around the world.

The ideal candidate needs to have excellent communication skills to be able to explain complex VAT/GST advice to internal customers such as Agilent’s businesses or other global infrastructure functions. The ability to report status updates, key issues and action items in a clear and concise manner is a must.

The candidate also needs to have the leadership skills to share knowledge and information with the VAT/GST team located in the company’s Tax Hub to facilitate the development of more junior colleagues and increase the depth of knowledge of the entire VAT/GST team in Agilent. The candidate will need to have a practical approach and work independently.

We are hiring in Barcelona and we are looking for a European tax background.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree or University Degree or equivalent plus a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, with practical experience in the area of valued added tax compliance, consulting and/or tax technology for multinational companies.

  • Track record of indirect tax consulting/advising on complex supply chains

  • Practical experience needs to include exposure to European VAT compliance work, VAT/GST consulting on projects and/or involvement in ERP implementations or other ERP-related projects related to indirect tax.

  • Experience with ERP system(s), especially SAP will be valued.

  • Previous experience working at a large multinational organization will be valued.

  • Project management experience a plus.

  • Excellent English is mandatory; Spanish, German, and other languages are a plus.

We offer

  • Permanent contract in fast growing global company

  • Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package

  • Work-Life-Balance programs

  • Training and development opportunities

  • The diversity of cultural and individual perspectives held by our employees and their dedication to inclusion

Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact the recruiter on +34 933 445 804

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule.Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locationsAgilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

Travel Required:

Occasional

Shift:

Day

Duration:

No End Date

Job Function:

Finance