Senior Tax Analyst

About the role

The Senior Tax Analyst joins the newly formed Global Finance team within Vestas Shared Services Centre. The role focuses on delivering standardized, rule‑based VAT controlling and posting services to Vestas businesses worldwide, working closely with the Group/Regional Tax and VAT teams.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure tax compliance, VAT reporting and process control with accurate and timely delivery.
• Review and approve general ledger reconciliations, IFRS postings and VAT balance revaluations.
• Analyse month‑end VAT balances, perform second‑level invoice analysis and reconcile VAT refunds and payables.
• Approve journal entries for VAT postings and guide manual posting preparation.
• Review and approve VAT returns, Intrastat, ECSL and other statutory reports; handle audit requests in coordination with Global Tax.
• Conduct impairment testing for VAT receivables and post related provisions.
• Prepare short‑term and long‑term VAT forecasts and cash‑flow projections.
• Act as first point of contact for Tax Analysts, support Global/Regional Tax, and follow‑up with AR, AP and ICO teams on outstanding issues.
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation and standardisation of VAT procedures.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance or a related field.
• Extensive experience in VAT compliance, tax reporting and financial accounting.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS standards and general ledger processes.
• Proven ability to work with cross‑functional teams and external advisors.

Required skills