VAT Officer

It’s never been a more exciting time to join Vistra.   

 At Vistra our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business – to help our clients achieve progress without friction.  
  
But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we’re absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that.   
  
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as VAT Officer. Reporting to the Tax Director, this full-time and permanent position is based in Luxembourg and offers regional coverage, allowing you to make a significant impact to our Tax % Regulatory department and its’ growth.  

Key responsibilities: 
•    Assist on standard matters related with all the VAT Services. 
•    Assist the client servicing units/teams with VAT matters in their everyday work. 
•    Deliver effective/efficient professional communication. 
•    Acquire a good understanding of VAT requirements and legal documents. 
•    Be involved in its own development by taking relevant trainings. 
•    Assist with technical matters reported by Vistra team members or clients. 
•    Manage deadlines and the own client portfolio and ensure the preparation of the work on time with the required level of quality. 
•    Be part of the development of the department in line with the objectives. 
•    Seek for a high quality of services and communication. 
•    Get acquainted with client needs when performing VAT work and develop technical research capabilities. 
•    Work closely and effectively with the client servicing units/teams and support Departments. 
•    Understand all the necessary to have Vistra Group and clients perform according to Compliance and AML rules. 
•    Adhere to internal policies and procedures.
 
Key requirements:  
•    Experience in Luxembourg Indirect Tax is essential. 
•    Fluent in English, French or German are considered as asset. 
•    Proficiency with MS Office. 
•    Good communication and organisational skills to meet tight deadlines. 
•    Proactive with a client service orientated attitude. 
•    Attention to detail and ability to prioritise. 
•    Be able to perform supervised work on time. 
•    Be a team player and be supportive towards your colleagues.
•    Minimum 2 years’ experience in Luxembourg Indirect Tax is essential.
•    Experience in management of a client portfolio.
•    University degree or equivalent certification in Accounting or Tax with a specialisation in Indirect Tax. 
•    Fluent in English, French or German is considered an asset.
 
 
If you are excited about working with us, we encourage you to apply or have a confidential chat with one of our Talent Acquisition team members. Our goal is to make this a great place to work where all our people can thrive. We hope you join us on this exciting journey!