VAT Compliance Team Manager

Are you interested in gaining insights into the operations of multinational clients listed in the Global Fortune 500 ? Would you enjoy working in a diverse environment where you can connect with colleagues from around the world?If so, we invite you to join us in helping companies navigate the complexities of Value Added Tax (VAT) . Come and be part of a respected brand and gain valuable expertise in this field while working alongside a global team!

Budapest is host to KPMG Global Services Hungary (KGSH), KPMG’s international center of excellence for VAT compliance solutions. Our team of multicultural professionals provides coverage in more than 40 countries with relevant language and technical skills.

What we offer

• 2 days home office opportunity and flexible working hours
• Private health care coverage including dental services (Medicare)
• Eyeglasses compensation
• Collective life and accident insurance
• Wide range of Cafeteria elements (such as SZÉP Card, MOL Bubi, MOL Limo)
• Annual bonus may be awarded based on your and the Firm’s performance
• Company car/car allowance
• iPhone14 with subscription
• Referral bonus
• Internal coaching opportunity
• Sports opportunities and All You Can Move sportpass availability
• Compensation for long-distance commutes (for those who commute to work from outside the city limits)
• Relocation support for foreign candidates
• 3 paid days for volunteering and CSR activities
• In-depth professional training from beginner to advanced level
• Opportunity to participate in English and Hungarian language courses

Responsibilities

Operational VAT Compliance

• Oversee high-quality end-to-end indirect tax return preparation for multiple EU countries on behalf of multinational clients, ensuring all process steps, internal controls, and review checks are consistently followed. This involves oversight of VAT accounting processes, including balance sheet reconciliations data validations, and ensuring the accuracy of the source data used for the returns.
• Act as the final reviewer and approver for the indirect tax returns assigned to you, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.
• Serve as a key link between the delivery teams who prepare the tax returns and the Client Management team, who coordinates with client stakeholders and KPMG member firms globally.
• Identify opportunities for automation, simplification, and process improvement to enhance the efficiency and quality of the overall compliance workflow.
• Maintain and update auto-correction rules and ensure that any relevant legislative changes are well understood and correctly applied by the delivery teams.
• Provide regular training sessions to team members so they are up to date with legislative changes and incorporate these effectively into their work.
• Ensure that desktop procedures and internal checklists are regularly reviewed, updated, and consistently followed by all team members.

People Management & Team Leadership

• Lead a team of approximately 6–10 people.
• Ensure fair and efficient allocation of work within the team.
• Keep the team informed about relevant company developments and VAT issues.
• Allocate buddies to new team members and support their onboarding.
• Approve timesheets and holiday requests and monitor compliance with utilisation targets.
• Request hiring when needed, participate in interviews.
• Act as performance manager for team members, conduct evaluations, and provide regular, constructive feedback.
• Develop, coach and retain team members, supporting their career progression.
• Organise team events and contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture.

Requirements

• Preferred background: min. Vocational Degree or College / University Degree
• Languages: Strong written and spoken English language knowledge
• Technical skills and Experience:
• At least 4+ years of experience with European VAT compliance preferably more than one European country either at a Big4 firm or at a Shared Services Center or as part of an in-house VAT/Indirect Tax compliance role
• Strong commitment, willingness to delegate, share knowledge, pro-activity,
• Ability to coach and motivate others,
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills,
• Diligent, attention to details,
• Good verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills,
• Able to prioritize, multi-task,
• People management and mentoring skills,
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic team environment.

Advantages

• Tax or Finance related qualification is an advantage
• Deliberate leadership program is an advantage

Elements should be in line with company guidelines and policies.