Indirect Tax Accountant

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Your Role: Indirect Tax Specialist (VAT)
As an Indirect Indirect Tax Accountant, you will be a key member of our growing Indirect Tax team, focusing on VAT/GST for the EMEA region. In this role, you’ll be responsible for preparing and reviewing VAT returns, providing expert advice, and contributing to new process development within a dynamic organization.

Your Responsibilities:

• Preparation of VAT returns for assigned countries within the EMEA region.
• Review of VAT returns prepared by colleagues, ensuring accuracy and supporting development.
• Provide ad hoc advice on VAT questions to local country Finance teams, including audit support.
• Coordinate with direct and customs colleagues on relevant tax treatments.
• Cooperate with IT regarding SAP system setup for VAT aspects.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• University degree (preferable in Finance or Accounting).
• A minimum of 1-2 years of VAT experience (within business or advisory company) with in-depth knowledge of a VAT system of at least one EU Member State.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

• Understanding of EU VAT Directives.
• Ability to analyze numerical data in MS Excel.
• Experience with ERP-systems (SAP).
• Team player who is also able to work independently but enjoys collaboration.
• Fluency in English language.

Additional Information:

Location: Warsaw, Poland

We offer:

• Career at one of the leading global animal healthcare companies.

• Office located in the center of Warsaw (Rondo Daszynskiego).

• Extra days off.

• Flexible working hours.

• Sports cards (Multisport), private medical care, life insurance.

• Open and inclusive environment which is supportive and welcoming of all diversity strands.

• Animal-Friendly office.

• Theatre tickets discounts.

• Language learning platform.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status