ABOUT US
Tate & Lyle is on a journey of change, inspired by our purpose of Transforming Lives through the Science of Food. Today, we are a global leader in sweetening, texture and fortification products that remove calories and add fibre. Customers use our innovations to create healthier, tastier food and drink for billions of consumers. Across the world, we are unlocking the curiosity and courage in our people – to foster a truly experimental culture and create a tech-enabled, more agile, risk-ready operation. Join us to play your part in growing our business and its positive impact on communities, society and the planet.
Tate & Lyle Global Shared Services Centre in Łódź is the principal location for handling the business support activities and processes for Tate & Lyle, both transactional as well as value-added business partnering support. Starting operations in 2011 with less than 50 people, we now have over 350 employees supporting operations globally. We have 30 teams operating in Łódź to provide service in the areas of Finance, Customer Service, Procurement, HR/People Services, and IS/IT
Currently we are looking for exceptional VAT System Specialist to join out Global Shared Services in Łódź.
The successful candidate Is energetic in pursuing Business/GSS/other departments for review objectives and opportunities of improvement and is tenacious in overcoming difficulties. Clears analyses of complex system data or issues to develop a clear understanding to achieve the desired result. Is a tax team system/ GSS/other department’s facilitator and system VAT process improver. Is able to team work with Manager to ensure priorities & plans updates.
Core responsibilities:
System:
VAT logic configuration coordination for all existing systems (SAP/Oracle/IVAT/other Food System):
Sales VAT Tax Code determination logic
Purchase VAT Tax Code determination logic
Permanent Establishment tax classification
Local/non-Local VAT configuration
Customer Invoice form update (table S010, other tabs)
Invoice sequential numbering activation & coordination
Sales Invoice rules based (table ZWST)
Shipment cost tax logic (table FT00)
Intrastate Statistical Value (table GRWR)
EID conversion tax rate (table OBCD)
Interco errors review (transaction BD87)
SAP/Oracle/iVAT/other Food System Master data coordination with BU & GSS:
VAT Customer Tax classification
Material Master Data classification
Commodity codes link with VAT rate
Various services classification
Other system administrator (iVAT/ KPI-Management tool/ Automated VAT Checker, Automated VAT Mapper)
System project resource (SAP configuration review/changes, SAP implementation)
SAP/Oracle/iVAT/other Food System documentation on Indirect Tax processes
Process:
SAP systems tax code review & creation for EU/non-EU countries
Coordinate existing SAP set up VAT scenarios with BU & internally in VAT team
System set up coordination: VAT report/ESL/Intrastate
Systems Master data control & guide (VAT registration numbers, Incoterms, Territory zones, Commodity codes)
System IDOC coordination & posting (AR & AP) control, issues communication within GSS teams
System Billing team support to process invoice based on Local/non-Local VAT/Triangulation rules
System billing procedure VAT recommendations & updates proposal
System contact for supply chain/customer service contact for new customer/vendor contracts system review & set up
System End-to-End process understanding & follow up
Requirements:
3-4 years SAP solid VAT knowledge
3 years European VAT Tax reporting experience
University degree in Finance/Accounting/Law
Business working experience
High project skills
Fluent English; other language will be an asset
SAP, other ERP systems
Advanced Excel
Independence in process analyzing
Organized, detailed, open to learn
Effective problem solving skills
Achievement oriented
Innovative with proactive approach
Advanced communication skills
Team player, Culture respectful
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
As a business operating in 50 countries worldwide, we offer a global rewards package to all employees alongside a range of country-specific benefits. In addition to the flexible working policy, hybrid working model & competitive salary we offer:
At Tate & Lyle, we are committed to all our employees being seen, heard, and valued and thus, we value the contributions of people with unique backgrounds, identities, and experiences.
Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.