At Globus Medical, we move with a sense of urgency to deliver innovations that improve the quality of life of patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Our team is inspired by the needs of these patients, and the surgeons and healthcare providers who treat them. We embrace a culture of exceptional response by partnering with researchers and educators to transform clinical insights into tangible solutions. Our solutions improve the techniques and outcomes of surgery so patients can resume their lives as quickly as possible.
Position Summary:
The VAT Compliance Specialist will be responsible for preparing and submitting monthly, quarterly, and annual VAT returns, Intrastat reports, and EU Sales Listings. This role involves securing timely VAT payments, managing VAT refunds, and maintaining clear records of VAT balances. The specialist will perform VAT account reconciliations, support VAT audits, and ensure compliance with tax regulations by working closely with local tax authorities. The position also includes verifying the VAT compliance of purchase and sales invoices and acting as the point of contact for VAT-related inquiries from internal and external parties. Additionally, the specialist will address system issues related to SAP in collaboration with IT and identify VAT risks while helping to implement improvements to the ERP system.
Essential Functions:
Preparing and submission of monthly, quarterly and annual VAT returns, Intrastat reports and EU Sales Listings.
Secure timely VAT payments and follow up on VAT refunds. Clear tracking of the balances and communicating with all related teams with internal and external parties.
Performing VAT accounts reconciliations and analysis.
Support VAT audits and communicate with local tax authorities.
Verify that purchase and sales invoices are compliant from VAT perspective. Being a contact point with external customers, suppliers and internal organization.
Addressing system issues related to SAP and help resolving them in cooperation with IT.
Proactively identify VAT risks.
Configuration and maintenance of ERP system;
Identify, document, and recommend business requirements for implementing VAT/GST tax compliance processes and system improvements
Work with internal IT, Sales and Marketing, Legal, Customer Service, and supply chain for all VAT related adhoc matters.
Adheres to the letter and spirit of the company Code of Conduct, the AdvaMed Code, MedTech Code, and all other company policies. Ensures Compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations, both in the United States and internationally, by completing introductory and annual training and maintaining knowledge of compliance as it applies to your role
Represents the company in a professional manner and uphold the highest standards of ethical business practices and socially responsible conduct in all interactions with other employees, customers, suppliers, and other third parties
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Qualifications:
Academic level in accounting or tax
2-3 years experience in accounting as must, experience in VAT would be plus but not must
Proficient user of Excel and other MS applications.
Fluent communication skills in English and German both written and verbal is essential.
Additional Languages will be plus, definitely not required
Pro-active and able to meet tight deadlines.
Not nine to five mentality, as we are a global company with different time zones.
Good accounting analytical and numerical skills.
The candidate must be eligible to work in Germany
Physical Demands:
The physical demands listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
Required to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Required to possess specific visons abilities, including: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and capacity to adjust focus
Our Values:
Our Life Moves Us philosophy is built on four values: Passionate About Innovation, Customer Focused, Teamwork, and Driven.
Passionate about Innovation: Improving patient care by delivering advanced technology to our customers is at the core of what we do. We are passionate in our role in improving the lives of patients by continuously developing better solutions.
Customer Focused: We listen to our customers’ needs and respond with a sense of urgency.
Teamwork: Working together, anything is possible. We value every person on our team and treat each other with respect. We are accountable to one another and support each other. Together, we make each other stronger.
Driven: We pursue our mission with energy and passion. We are nimble, results-oriented and decisive. We overcome obstacles that arise in our quest to deliver solutions that will improve the lives of our customers and patients.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Globus Medical is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, national origin or citizenship. We are committed to a diverse workforce. We value all employees’ talents and support an environment that is inclusive and respectful.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.