VAT Accountant

About Us

It is an exciting time to build your career at Tricon! Certified as a Great Place to Work®, Tricon has been built on a foundation of perseverance, collaboration, and entrepreneurial thinking, powered by some of the industry’s top talent. Our culture values independence and accountability, where we empower our employees to make an impact.

With 30 years in business, Tricon has become a global leader in the trading and distribution of petrochemicals, polymers, and raw materials. Today, we are one of the largest privately held companies in Houston, the world’s second-largest chemical distributor according to ICIS, and ranked #35 on Forbes’ list of Top Private Companies in America. We conduct business in over 120 countries, supported by a truly multinational workforce of 1,000 employees across 40 countries.

Our team delivers value to customers and partners through deep market expertise and integrated capabilities including logistics, risk management, financing, and market intelligence. Guided by our purpose to efficiently and sustainably connect the world with essential goods, Tricon plays a critical role in enabling global commerce while helping suppliers and customers focus on what they do best.

At Tricon, you’ll join a global organization where scale meets agility, and where your ideas, ownership, and ambition can help shape the future of international trade.

We are seeking a motivated individual to fill the position of VAT Accountant in our Rotterdam office on a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of extension subject to performance and business requirements.

Responsibilities                                                                                                                                    

Maintain compliance scheme for International and European regulations of VAT

Provide periodic training and workshops for the global business units on VAT matters, create presentations and e-learning materials

Support logistics personnel daily regarding VAT related matters by analysing VAT situations to determine correct VAT treatment

Liaise with local VAT advisors for compliance and advisory matters

Liaise with VAT warehouses for records needed for VAT compliance

Liaise with local customs offices for records needed for VAT compliance

Handle the registration of new VAT numbers and provide advise on registration matters

Work with JDE to reconcile VAT accounts and make accounting entries related to VAT

Analyse VAT situations to determine correct VAT treatment

Work with other departments to enhance export or import procedures and Tax/VAT compliance

Strong knowledge of the Dutch (all European) VAT and Tax regulations

Preparing accounts audits

Work in conjunction with our Operations, VAT and Finance accounts across our global network

Prepare, fill out and review VAT returns and Environmental taxes

Tax Compliance; Legal investigations, preparation of files on corporate taxation

Preparing and filling VAT returns.

 Qualifications                                                                                                                                    

Candidates should be educated to degree level or equivalent

Finished Batchelor degree plus work experience or higher

Proficiency in: Dutch & English verbal and writing

Strong team player on the floor and internationally

Inclusive character in handling and behaviour

Experience 

High knowledge of financial accounting

High knowledge and experience working with VAT in Europe

Numerical, organisational and analytical skills. Presentation and report writing skills. IT skills, including using AI, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Knowledge of business practices of various VAT schemes in Europe

Experience working within a multinational trading and logistics environment