Senior Consultant, VAT Compliance

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

As a VAT Senior Consultant, you’ll deliver expert VAT compliance and advisory services to clients across various sectors and jurisdictions. You’ll stay ahead of legislative changes, guide clients with tailored advice, and oversee VAT return submissions.
Acting as a key point of contact, you’ll manage relationships with clients and tax authorities, ensuring smooth communication and efficient processes. This role suits professionals with strong VAT expertise, excellent problem-solving and communication skills, and a commitment to mentoring and shaping industry best practices.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyze and understand clients’ business operations and transaction flows to ensure efficient and timely VAT compliance, including the submission of VAT declarations and related documentation.
• Review and validate VAT data submitted by clients to ensure accuracy and compliance with country-specific legislation.
• Serve as the main point of contact for clients, preparing reports and advisory communications.
• Liaise with tax authorities in jurisdictions where clients conduct strategic transactions.
• Act as the VAT subject-matter expert for a cluster of countries, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of local rules and legislation.
• Manage and respond to information requests and audits from tax authorities on behalf of clients.
• Support the Manager in resolving complex client issues and contributing to strategic decisions.
• Oversee VAT registration and deregistration processes, ensuring compliance with local regulations.
• Advise clients on VAT strategies to help them navigate the financial landscape and prepare for future challenges.
• Proactively research and update the internal VAT knowledge base.
• Manage client files and team resources, estimating client impact and aligning workload and costs.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior team members.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Management, Economics, or other relevant fields.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); additional languages are a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in a multinational environment.

Computer Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet research/navigation.