Manager - EMEIA Indirect Tax Compliance

About the role

EY is hiring a Manager for its Global Compliance and Reporting (GCR) team in Slovakia, within the EMEIA Tax Center of Excellence. You will work on EY's largest multi-country client engagements, acting as the VAT controller for VAT/GST compliance outsourced to EY, and you will supervise junior and senior team members.

Key responsibilities

• Act as central point of contact for international clients and colleagues on European VAT and VAT compliance
• Monitor and give feedback on the quality of clients' indirect tax data and reports, using AI and other technologies
• Review and approve indirect tax returns
• Follow up legislative and business changes so clients' systems and processes stay up to date
• Identify issues and opportunities to improve VAT compliance processes and client data
• Coordinate VAT compliance advisory, technology, controversy and audit support
• Report to the client's Process Owner at EY (Senior Manager or above) and coordinate with other VAT controllers
• Supervise coaches and lead junior and senior team members
• Broaden relationships with existing clients, take part in commercial initiatives, and promote cross-selling
• Work on strategic initiatives covering process innovation (AI, generative AI), technology (automation, data analytics, dashboards), people (training, mentoring) and go-to-market (positioning and marketing)

Required profile

• Bachelor's or master's degree in economics or equivalent, possibly with a supplementary degree in fiscal matters
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in EMEIA VAT compliance, in industry or with other service providers
• Interest and curiosity in data interrogation and AI
• Fluent English, written and spoken; an additional European language is an asset

Required skills

• Basic understanding of statutory accounting and corporate tax compliance
• Basic understanding of IT systems and VAT/GST reporting solutions
• Data-driven decision making, data analytics and interpretation
• Strong written and verbal communication, problem-solving and client-centred mindset

What we offer

• Home office option and flexible working hours
• Meal allowance and bonuses for performance and referrals
• New iPhone 15 for work purposes, with professional learning support
• MultiSport card, weekly workplace massages and psychological counseling
• Employee discounts, annual ski trip and teambuilding events