International Indirect Tax Manager

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We are seeking an International Indirect Tax Manager to join our Indirect Tax Team, part of Group Tax. This position offers a great opportunity to be part of an innovative and international tax environment across all business lines within the Danske Bank Group. Your key task will be providing VAT assistance to the business units within Danske Bank Group with a strong focus on optimising processes and ensuring correct implementation of VAT requirement in different systems throughout the organisation.

Would you like to be our new International Indirect Tax Manager?

Group Tax supports the global tax affairs of the Danske Bank Group, with employees in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Lithuania, the U.K. and Finland. Group Tax consists of 16 employees in Denmark and 28 globally, of which 9 highly skilled colleagues are working with VAT and other indirect taxes maintaining a strong indirect tax technical environment for knowledge sharing and sparring.

Group Tax is a trusted business partner for the organisation, working closely with various business units and decision-makers in the entire Danske Bank Group. We value high ethical standards and cultivate a collaborative spirit.

Your workplace will be at Danske Bank’s premises in Vilnius with the possibility of also working from home. In Vilnius you will have 3 other Group Tax colleagues. Danske Bank supports workplace flexibility (we currently use a hybrid work model, where we work at least 3 days in the office).

This role requires a combination of professional VAT expertise and the ability to work with systems, processes, and data. You have significant knowledge of EU VAT law, and preferably also Lithuanian VAT law. Experience in VAT relating to investment structures, financial services and products, and banking activity would be advantageous but is not a prerequisite.

You are outgoing and able to engage in open and constructive dialogue with different stakeholders within the organisation. Being part of an agile and collaborative environment, you possess the ability to learn and understand complex structures and communicate clearly and effectively in meetings and writing.

Depending on your experience, you may be offered a different seniority of the role.

This role does not include a relocation allowance.

You will:

Provide VAT advice, train and provide other assistance to business units within Danske Bank Group, hereunder business units in jurisdictions without VAT specialists
Be in close cooperation with Accounting, Accounts Payable and Cost Management, Lithuania, among other things to ensure VAT compliance in systems and processes across different jurisdictions
Participate in strategic projects, hereunder projects relating to VAT data and system requirements
Do project Management of VAT projects with implications in different jurisdictions
Drive process improvements related to VAT handling in procurement
Prepare, review and adopt internal guidelines to ensure compliance and consistency across the organisation
Perform risk mapping and analysis
Monitor legal and regulatory developments to ensure timely implementation of relevant VAT requirements
Conduct impact analysis on key VAT initiatives, for instance ViDA, and rulings and assist in implementing necessary changes to systems and processes

About you:

5+ Years of Experience in VAT, for instance within an indirect tax department at an accounting firm, law firm, or tax administration, is essential
Law degree, MSc, BSc, BBA, or equivalent qualification would be considered as a beneficial asset
Strong understanding of VAT-related systems and tools, with an interest in leveraging technology for process optimisation
Experience working with data analysis in a VAT or finance context, including extracting insights from VAT data to support decision-making
Team-oriented but also motivated and able to work independently
Structured, analytical, and possesses clear communication skills
Consistent and can work with colleagues across the organisation, delivering high-quality results efficiently and timely
Advanced English skills, both verbally and in writing

We offer:

Monthly salary range from 4320 EUR to 6480 EUR gross (based on your competencies relevant for the job).

Additionally, each Danske Bank employee receives employee benefits package which includes:

Growth opportunities: professional & supportive team, e-learnings, numerous development programs; (incl. professional certificates); 100+ professions for internal mobility opportunities.
Health & Well-being: a diverse, inclusive, work & life balance work environment; additional health insurance; mental well-being practices; partial psychologist counselling compensation; silence and sleep zones at the office; game rooms.
Hybrid working conditions: Work from home up to two days a week; home office budget (after the probation period); modern Danske Campus workplace developed with anthropologist for the best employee experience.
Additional days of leave: for rest, health, volunteering, exams in higher education institutions, and other important activities. Moreover, for seniority with Danske Bank.
Monetary compensation package: accidents & critical diseases insurance; financial support in case of unfortunate events, travel insurance; IIIrd Pillar Pension Fund contribution.