Indirect Tax Specialist

About the job

The main purpose is to secure indirect tax compliance by applying the working processes. You will be responsible for some countries assigned to you and ensure the preparation and correct and on time filing of all Indirect tax returns. This may cover IKEA entities which deal with furniture products and/or food products. You will also advise on indirect tax matters, support in audits and projects.

You will be working with the following tasks:   

• Ensure the indirect tax compliance, by preparing/submitting the indirect tax returns (VAT/GST, Intrastat, other Listings) and reviewing the compliance data for multiple jurisdictions/countries
• Support and participate in multi-country Indirect Tax audits/requests from Local Tax authorities
• Other taxes related to food products may also be handled by the candidate
• VAT rate determination for the assigned countries
• Support internal stakeholders in indirect tax Topics/Questions (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Accounting, Financial Controlling etc.)
• Support and participate in Indirect Tax projects
• Ensure that the internal working processes are implemented, updated and improved
• Prepare reconciliations between indirect tax fillings, ERP-System and other systems
• Participate and support in the payment and refund process
• Initiate improvements
• Other indirect tax related tasks assigned to you by the Indirect Tax Manager