VAT Analyst

We all have a critical role to play and add value. Here is how this role will help:

• Ensure end-to-end VAT compliance, including preparation of VAT returns and other VAT related reports for European countries
• Reconciliation of indirect tax balance sheet accounts
• Support VAT process standardization projects
• Support month-end closing procedure
• Support the local businesses and other finance departments in VAT related matters
• Ensure internal and external control processes
• Support internal/external VAT audits
• Meet all reporting deadlines
• Support issue resolution

Syngenta Group is one of the world’s biggest agricultural technology companies, with roots going back more than 250 years. With more than 59,000 employees, operating in more than 100 countries, the company strives to transform food production through Regenerative Agriculture - a science-driven, technology-enabled approach to improve soil, deliver high productivity and high-quality food, help fight climate change and restore lost biodiversity. Syngenta Group, which is registered in Shanghai, China, and has its management headquarters in Switzerland, draws strength from its four business units: Syngenta Crop Protection, headquartered in Switzerland; Syngenta Seeds, headquartered in the United States; ADAMA®, headquartered in Israel; and Syngenta Group China. Together, these businesses provide industry-leading ways to serve customers around the world.

At Syngenta we are highly people focused – we look for professionals who are engaged, collaborative and excellent in execution. Leaders are expected to communicate effectively, develop teams and lead by example. Our industry and our function are changing rapidly so we are looking for new team members with a strong desire to develop themselves. 

You will be a great fit if you have:

• Fluent English
• 1-3 years of relevant experience
• BSc/MSc degree or equivalent work experience 
• Understanding of European VAT and corresponding filing requirements
• Good stakeholder management
• Understanding of accounting principles
• Strong Excel and data analytics skill set
• SAP or equivalent ERP hands on knowledge is an advantage
• Attention to detail and administrative tasks
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Positive self-starter willing to learn new skills and understand the business
• Able and committed to meet deadlines and quality requirements
• Ability to work effectively both as an individual and as a team member

Our efforts to become a really good place to work:

• Dynamic and international environment
• Long-term opportunities
• High quality office environment
• Possibility of working from home

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.