Senior VAT Analyst

About Syngenta

At Syngenta Group, we're a global community of 56,000 innovators across 90 countries, united by a 250-year legacy of agricultural excellence. As the world's most local agricultural technology partner, we create tailor-made solutions that transform farming while protecting our planet, driven by our commitment to innovation, ethics, and integrity. Through our inclusive environment and diverse perspectives, we pioneer breakthrough solutions for farmers, society, and future generations. Join our worldwide teams of agricultural pioneers in creating a more resilient and equitable food system for all. 

At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. To support this mission, Syngenta is seeking a Senior VAT Analyst in Budapest, Hungary.

• Execute VAT compliance program and controls for assigned entities to provide assurance that indirect tax is accurately accounted for and reported in relation to business activities and SAP programming;
• Support local finance and key stakeholders with queries having VAT implications.

Accountabilities

• Ensure end-to-end VAT compliance with full ownership, including preparation / review of VAT returns and other VAT related reports for European countries
• Reconciliation of indirect tax balance sheet accounts - open item management - advise posting corrections
• Support VAT process standardization projects and implementing new digital tax solutions
• Drive continuous improvement, challenge status quo
• Participate in month-end closing procedure
• Support the local businesses and other finance departments in VAT related matters
• Interact with external service providers
• Advise on VAT treatment
• Follow-up and implement legal changes
• Ensure internal and external control processes
• Actively participate in internal/external VAT audits
• Meet all reporting deadlines
• Ad-hoc and complex issue resolution
• Provide back-up for other team members

Required

At Syngenta we are highly people focused – we look for professionals who are engaged, collaborative and excellent in execution. Leaders are expected to communicate effectively, develop teams and lead by example. Our industry and our function are changing rapidly so we are looking for new team members with a strong desire to develop themselves.

• Fluent English
• 3 - 5 years of relevant experience
• Solid knowledge of European VAT and corresponding filing requirements
• Good stakeholder management
• Understanding of accounting principles
• Strong Excel and data analytics skill set
• SAP or equivalent ERP hands on knowledge
• Familiar with working in a complex matrix and international environment
• Attention to detail and administrative tasks
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Positive self-starter willing to learn new skills and understand the business
• Able and committed to meet deadlines and quality requirements
• Ability to work effectively both as an individual and as a team member

What We Offer

• An environment where every voice matters, professional growth is encouraged, and work-life balance is prioritized.
• Comprehensive benefits package tailored to your location along with learning and development opportunities, wellness programs, employee assistance programs, and additional benefits in accordance with local practices.

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. 

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