.SKECHERS is seeking a VAT Manager with experience in Europe. This role will provide indirect tax technical and e-invoicing support to the global tax department and regional finance teams to ensure SKECHERS compliance with indirect taxes.ESSENTIAL JOB RESULTS:The VAT Manager will manage and oversee all VAT compliance obligations, e-invoicing obligations, and adherence to all relevant tax regulations and requirements throughout Europe.As part of the SKECHERS global tax team, the VAT manager will report directly to the Global Tax Program Manager, work closely with the regional finance teams, and become the in-house subject matter expert in maintaining indirect tax compliance, minimizing tax liabilities, and reducing penalties and inaccuracies.The VAT manager will also support SKECHERS tax transformation initiatives from a tax technical perspective to ensure that all systems impacted comply with country-specific indirect tax rules.The successful candidate should have strong technical knowledge of indirect tax and e-invoicing rules in the European region, be a self-starter, have tax research experience, and have indirect tax requirement-gathering experience. In addition, the candidate must be able to work cross-functionally with other teams to support the company in completing ongoing and future business-critical projects.The ideal candidate will:* Partner with different finance and non-finance teams to aid the understanding of correct VAT treatments and accounting for transactions.* Manage relationships with external VAT advisors.* Manage queries from the country-specific tax authorities on all VAT-related matters and act as the main point of contact regarding VAT.* Oversee and support different finance teams in the preparation and/or review of VAT returns.* Handle the reconciliation of VAT accounts and identify and calculate errors and discrepancies.* Review indirect tax-related transactions, including invoices, receipts, and financial documents to support audits.* Keep up with changes in VAT legislation and general tax laws and communicate them with the broader team and business.* Guide colleagues, departments, and stakeholders on Indirect tax queries, including import tax, VAT, Customs, and Duties.* Provide input and advice to senior stakeholders and the broader business on VAT implications for proposed or existing business strategies.* Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.* Must be able to work without close supervision.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:* Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (with an emphasis on Tax/VAT) is required.* Master's degree in Tax or Account (with emphasis on Tax/VAT) is a plus.* A combination of 4 to 5 years of relevant experience in a Big 4 accounting firm and in-house experience at a large multinational corporation is required.* ACA, AACA, or CTA qualification preferred
