VAT Compliance Specialist

Come Make the World With Us.

The Role: VAT Compliance Specialist

Location: Hybrid, Mechelen (Flexible - preferred 1 day p/week in the office with freedom to work from office more if you wish)

We currently have an excellent opportunity for a VAT Compliance Specialist to join our team on a permanent basis.

What you'll do

As the VAT Compliance Specialist, you will support the European VAT Manager on all VAT matters to include the following;

• Support on all aspects of VAT - both to the European Stanley organization and the non-EU Stanley organization (planning of import and shipments)
• Ensure integrity of VAT Compliance deadlines and due dates across Europe
• Develop and manage compliance with documented controls and processes established under Sarbanes Oxley for VAT
• Develop systems procedures for VAT coding and automated VAT and Intrastat data gathering
• Support SAP rollout including related add-on such as Concur (T&E), Ariba (indirect spend) and I2P (direct spend),
• Support of the implementation of SAF-T, e-invoicing and VIDA
• VAT and Intrastat support to the business and finance organizations
• Regular internal VAT and Intrastat audits (systems, documents, reconciliations, etc.)
• Training of accounting staff & SSC (AP/GL and VAT accounting team)
• In respect of new acquisitions across Europe: implement Stanley VAT procedures and system set-up (SAP)

What are we looking for?

• Demonstrable experience in VAT Compliance either in industry or with consultant firm
• Experience with Excel and Access
• Financial & Accounting insight/experience
• Familiar with commercial and financial systems
• Fluent in English and good knowledge of French

What You’ll Receive

• A competitive salary & benefits package
• Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs

How You’ll Feel

Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our Lean Academy, Coursera® and online university.

Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for diversity, equity and inclusion.

Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us!

All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.