Senior VAT Controller

The controller position is accountable for monitoring and processing accounting GL entries of the VAT Compliance department within BBC, including the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and reports designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company's VAT Compliance reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards. The VAT Compliance Controller is also responsible for cash management and risk management.



1. Process Management:

Maintain a VAT GL Accounts related Processes

Manage outsourced functions

Oversee the Accounting operations within different BU and the respective ledgers, especially their control systems, transaction-processing policies and procedures

2. Transactions:

Ensure that VAT payables are paid in a timely manner

Ensure that VAT receivables are collected promptly

Process recharges between different ledgers and BU in case of group VAT reporting are done in timely manners

Ensure that periodic bank reconciliations vs VAT Accounts are completed

Ensure that required bad debt processes are developed and processed correctly

Cooperate with different stakeholders related to opening new VAT GL accounts if applicable

Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions

3. Reporting:

Recommend benchmarks against which to measure the performance of VAT payments/collections

Calculate variances from the forecasted VAT payments/refunds and report significant issues to management

Prepare monthly updates of potential write offs/ write on based on actual financial results

Provide for a system of management cost reports if required (cost center management)

Provide financial analyses as needed, in particular pricing decisions, and contract negotiations

4. Compliance:

Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit

Collaborate with the VAT Compliance leads on the follow up process to ensure 100% compliance in accordance with company policies

Develop new controlling processes if required

Collaborate with Internal Controls on developing best controlling processes beneficial for both sides and inform the management in case improvements are required

Qualifications:

Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Economics or Finance with a focus on accounting. Preference will be given to candidates with the Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designations.
5+ years of relevant experience in an indirect / direct tax function in the industry, ideally in a multinational corporation
International experience, focus on processes and proven leadership expertise is a strong plus
International GAAP (IFRS) knowledge and understanding of deferred taxes under US GAAP/IFRS reporting is required
Experience with SAP and/or Oracle is a plus
Hyperion knowledge (Enterprise/HFM) is a plus
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Applications (Word, Excel, Access & PowerPoint), Internet and e-mail
Skills : rigorous, mobile, flexible & pragmatic
Fluent in English, German a plus as well as other languages
Excellent oral and written communication, organizational and planning skills.
Strong ability to recognize, respond to customer expectations with sense of urgency and even increase expectations
Team player with a positive 'can do’ attitude
Use personal judgment and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions for challenges and obstacles
Ability to work ethically and with full integrity when making time sensitive or difficult decisions.