Job Description

About Syngenta

At Syngenta Group, we're a global community of 56,000 innovators across 90 countries, united by a 250-year legacy of agricultural excellence. As the world's most local agricultural technology partner, we create tailor-made solutions that transform farming while protecting our planet, driven by our commitment to innovation, ethics, and integrity. Through our inclusive environment and diverse perspectives, we pioneer breakthrough solutions for farmers, society, and future generations. Join our worldwide teams of agricultural pioneers in creating a more resilient and equitable food system for all.

You will be part of our European VAT Team, which is responsible for the end-to-end indirect tax compliance and strategy in the EAME region.

• Advise on EU and regional VAT regulations
• Advise on tax code usage for complex cases
• Support end-to-end VAT compliance activities
• Review of returns (on demand, complex/high risk returns for a given period of time)
• Support the local businesses and other finance departments in complex VAT related matters
• Manage new VAT registrations and filing processes
• Coordinate external service providers
• Coordinate implementation of legal changes
• On demand support of contacting Tax Authorities
• Complex issue resolution/support and root cause analysis
• Ensuring aged items are cleared
• Drive continuous improvement, challenge status quo
• Leading compliance projects
• Understand and supervise digital tax solutions
• Coordinate external/internal VAT audits
• Provide team with SAP expertise and provide training to team
• Onboard and support, train new joiners and mentor Junior/Senior Analysts
• Participate in VAT compliance support projects of AME countries.

Qualifications

• 4 - 5 years of relevant experience;
• Degree in Finance/ Accounting/ Legal or similar. Qualified Tax Advisor is an advantage.
• Solid knowledge of European VAT and corresponding filing requirements;
• Fluent English;Strong Excel and data analytics skill set;
• SAP or equivalent ERP hands on knowledge;
• Good stakeholder management;
• Understanding of accounting principles;
• Familiar with working in a complex matrix and international environment;
• Good understanding of end-to-end business processes;
• Attention to detail and administrative tasks;
• Positive self-starter willing to learn new skills and understand the business;
• Able and committed to meet deadlines and quality requirements;
• Strong continuous improvement mindset;
• Excellent team player with the motivation to drive and improve our Indirect Tax Operations.

Additional Information

What We Offer:

An environment where every voice matters, professional growth is encouraged, and work-life balance is prioritized.

Comprehensive benefits package tailored to your location along with learning and development opportunities, wellness programs, employee assistance programs, and additional benefits in accordance with local practices.

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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