VAT specialist - Group Tax Advisor

Daikin Europe NV (DENV) is a subsidiary of Daikin Industries Limited, a Japanese multinational and worldwide the biggest producer and supplier of HVAC-R (heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration) solutions, including heating pumps and cooling technology.
DENV is Daikin’s sales, development, and production headquarters for Europe, the Middle-East and Africa  comprising headquarter offices in Brussels and Oostende, 8 production plants, 24 sales subsidiaries and offices and a whole network of independent distributors and dealers across the EMEA region.
Daikin Europe Business Support (DEBS) is a branch of DENV located in Warsaw. As a competency center we aim at being one of the driving forces behind the processes transformation: optimization, standardization and automation in the areas of supply, service, master data, controlling, financial reporting and HR.

Position Overview:

As a Tax Advisor for Headquarters of the Daikin group in EMEA, you will become part of a professional and driven tax team within a multinational entity. The central tax team coordinates all tax operations for the group, together with the local accounting Team. With 65+ affiliates mainly in EMEA, we are looking to enforce our central tax team with a motivated person who is eager to learn.

Key Responsibilities:

• VAT Analysis: Conduct thorough VAT analysis of transaction flows, with a focus on chain transactions.
• Advisory Role: Provide expert advice to business and sales teams on the VAT treatment of sales and purchase flows.
• E-Invoicing & SAP Projects: Advise and assist in the implementation of e-invoicing solutions and SAP projects, particularly for setting up new entities and plants.
• Legislation Monitoring: Stay updated with new VAT legislation and ensure timely implementation of changes.
• VAT Compliance: Approve VAT returns prepared by our Shared Service Center (SSC) to ensure accuracy and compliance with local and international regulations.
• Audit Leadership: Lead, coordinate, and follow-up on VAT audits to ensure compliance and address any issues promptly.
• Cross-Functional Training: Be part of the tax team in Daikin Europe, covering VAT, Corporate Income Tax, and Transfer Pricing. You will receive training in all these areas as business cases often span multiple tax.

Qualifications:

• Education: A Master’s degree in economics, economic sciences, law and/or taxation
• Experience: 3-5 years of work experience in the VAT consultancy department of a Big4 firm. 
• Skills: Strong knowledge of VAT regulations and compliance, with a keen interest in SAP.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Communication: Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with various departments.
• Independence: Ability to work independently within strict deadlines with a hands-on mentality, balancing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Attention to Detail: High attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership in your work.
• Language Skills: Excellent oral and written English skills.

Our Offer:

• Professional development in a fast-growing branch of an international manufacturing and trading company
• Annual performance bonus based on performance appraisal
• Christmas bonus
• Health insurance (your contribution is only 1 PLN/month)
• Group Life and Disability Insurance (your contribution is only 1 PLN/month)
• Sports and culture card with Kafeteria system (your contribution is only 13 PLN/ month)
• Business travel insurance (occasional trips to Belgium will be required)
• Team and integration budget
• Flexible start time, between 7:30 and 10:00 am
• Hybrid work model (2HO per week)
• Discount on Daikin products (50-55%)
• Access to internal training platform
• English language classes

Daikin Europe is a subsidiary of Daikin Industries Ltd. and the leading provider of heating, cooling, ventilation, air purification, and refrigeration technology. The company designs, manufactures and brings to market a broad portfolio of equipment, as well as tailor-made solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial purposes in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). To date, Daikin EMEA has over 12 000 employees across more than 59 consolidated subsidiaries. It has 12 major manufacturing facilities based in Belgium, the Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Austria, and the UK. Our aim is to drive sustainable and effective solutions, sparking a good climate for the generations to come. And all this can only be achieved because of our People. 

Good climate starts with people 
Our employees are the beating heart of our company. At Daikin, you get to work in a positive environment backed by trust, creativity and continuous improvement. Together, we create our top-quality solutions by empowering talented teams. You will get plenty of opportunities to learn and grow. We are deeply committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that reflects the communities we serve. Good climate starts with people.