Consultant, VAT Compliance - German or French Speaker

Why Ryan?

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits

• Home Office Stipend

• Business Connectivity Reimbursement (Phone/Internet)

• Gym Membership or Equipment Reimbursement

• LinkedIn Learning Subscription

• Flexible Work Environment

• Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service

• Accelerated Career Path

• Award-Winning Culture & Community Outreach

VAT Consultants provide compliance services and advice to clients across multiple sectors and countries. They monitor VAT legislation, anticipate changes, and ensure clients make informed decisions. Key responsibilities include preparing and submitting VAT returns, managing client relationships, and liaising with tax authorities in various jurisdictions. The role requires strong technical VAT knowledge, communication skills, and the ability to simplify complex information. It’s ideal for those who enjoy research, problem-solving, and being an expert in their field.

Duties and responsibilities, as they align with Ryan’s Key Results

• Identify and understand client's business and flows to ensure that VAT compliance is completed speedily and efficiently and submitting VAT declarations and associated documents by the appropriate deadlines.

• Analyze VAT data submitted by clients, prepare, and validate the VAT declarations to ensure that completed forms follow legislation and regulations in each country.

• Point of contact with the client and preparation of report and advice emails to clients.

• Point of contact with the tax authorities in the countries where the clients have strategic transactions.

• Handle the reception and the answer to the information requests and audits performed by the tax authorities on behalf of the clients.

• Assist Senior / Manager in dealing with other intricate business issues of clients.

• Follow up the processes of VAT registration / VAT deregistration processes to ensure that follow legislation and regulations in different countries.

• Helping businesses and individuals create strategies for dealing with VAT and prepare for their future in the financial market.

• Proactivity research and update of VAT knowledge data basis.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree / Master’s degree in Law, Management or Economics.
• Fluent in English, German or French (spoken and written). Other languages will also be valued in the recruitment process.
• Professional experience of at least 2 years in a multinational company / environment.

Computer Skills:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft® Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Internet navigation and research.

Certificates and Licenses:

• No specific certificate or license.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.