VAT Compliance Specialist – Europe in Mechelen, Belgium

The Role: VAT Compliance Specialist

Location: Hybrid, Mechelen (1 day p/week on average in the office and remainder from home) – Freedom to work from office more if you wish

We currently have an excellent opportunity for a VAT Compliance Specialist to join our team on a permanent basis in Mechelen.

What you’ll do

As the VAT Compliance Specialist, you will support the European VAT Manager on all VAT matters to include the following;

• Support on all aspects of VAT – both to the European Stanley organization and the non-EU Stanley organization (planning of import and shipments)

• Ensure integrity of VAT Compliance deadlines and due dates across Europe

• Develop and manage compliance with documented controls and processes established under Sarbanes Oxley for VAT

• Develop systems procedures for VAT coding and automated VAT and Intrastat data gathering

• Support SAP rollout including related add-on such as Concur (T&E), Ariba (indirect spend) and I2P (direct spend),

• Support of the implementation of SAF-T, e-invoicing and VIDA

• VAT and Intrastat support to the business and finance organizations

• Regular internal VAT and Intrastat audits (systems, documents, reconciliations, etc.)

• Training of accounting staff & SSC (AP/GL and VAT accounting team)

• In respect of new acquisitions across Europe: implement Stanley VAT procedures and system set-up (SAP)

What are we looking for?

• Demonstrable experience in VAT (& Trade) Compliance either in industry or with consultant firm

• Experience with Excel and Access

• Financial & Accounting insight/experience

• Familiar with commercial and financial systems

• Specific trainings/education on subject of VAT is a plus but not essential

• Fluent in English and good knowledge of French

What You’ll Receive

• A competitive salary & benefits package

• Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development

• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs

We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.

Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 58,000 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

Who We Are

We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn’t stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.

Global Benefits & Perks

You’ll be rewarded with a competitive salary plus receive entitlements and benefits unique to your country of hire.

What You’ll Also Get

Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Learning & Development:

Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

Diverse & Inclusive Culture:

We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.

Purpose-Driven Company:

You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.