Manager Global Indirect Tax Compliance - Sector Focus Industries

About the role

EY's Global Compliance & Reporting (GCR) team is part of its Global Tax Centre of Excellence, the only Big 4 firm with a dedicated centre of excellence for cross-border client service. The team supports large multinational clients on their indirect tax obligations regionally and globally, combining compliance with advisory, data and technology support. As a Manager in Belgium, you will work on EY's largest multi-country client engagements, acting as the VAT controller for indirect tax compliance outsourced to EY.

Key responsibilities

• Act as central point of contact for international clients and colleagues on regional and global indirect tax compliance.
• Monitor and give feedback on the quality of clients' indirect tax data and reports, using AI and other technologies.
• Review and approve indirect tax returns and consider ways to maximise cash for clients.
• Follow up legislative and business changes so clients' systems and processes are kept up to date.
• Identify issues and opportunities to improve compliance processes and client data.
• Coordinate indirect tax advisory, technology, controversy and audit support, and coordinate with other VAT controllers.
• Supervise, coach and lead team members, and report to the client's Process Owner (Senior Manager or above).
• Build relationships with existing clients, take part in commercial initiatives with Senior Managers or Partners, and promote cross-selling.
• Propose improvements to work processes and take short-to-medium term secondments to client sites in your home country.
• Work on strategic initiatives such as AI and generative AI compliance solutions, automation, data analytics, wellbeing and training programmes, and go-to-market activities for new services.

Required profile

• Relevant professional experience in indirect tax compliance, VAT reporting or accountancy (including reconciliations), or indirect tax advisory, in industry or with other service providers.
• Experience in data interrogation, and an interest or curiosity in AI.
• Fluency in English, French and/or Dutch, written and spoken; other languages are an asset.
• Ability to plan and prioritise work, and to work independently and in a team.

Required skills

• Understanding of ERP systems and/or VAT/GST reporting solutions.
• Strong analytical skills, data-driven decision making and written and verbal communication.

What we offer

• A competitive remuneration package linked to individual and team performance.
• Total Rewards package supporting flexible working and career development.
• Coaching, feedback and opportunities to develop new skills.
• Flexible working arrangements considered on a case-by-case basis.