VAT Specialist

Job Title: VAT & Intrastat Compliance Specialist (Netherlands)

Location: Rotterdam
Reports To: VAT Specialist

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented VAT & Intrastat Compliance Specialist to bring in-house the responsibilities currently outsourced for managing VAT returns, Intrastat reporting, and ICP (Intra-Community Transactions) for our operations in the Netherlands. The successful candidate will ensure timely and accurate submissions in compliance with Dutch and EU tax regulations, across multiple entities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual VAT returns for the Netherlands in accordance with local tax regulations.
• Prepare and submit Intrastat declarations and ICP filings for cross-border EU transactions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of EU movements of goods and services across multiple companies.
• Collaborate with internal teams (finance, logistics, and IT) to ensure the completeness and accuracy of data used for filings.
• Act as a point of contact with the Dutch Tax Authority (Belastingdienst) and respond to any queries or audits.
• Stay informed of changes in Dutch and EU VAT legislation and ensure timely compliance updates.
• Support the monthly close process by reconciling VAT accounts and preparing supporting documentation.
• Drive process improvements and implement best practices in VAT and Intrastat reporting.

Required Skills and Experience

• Strong working knowledge of:
• Dutch VAT laws and filing processes
• Intrastat and ICP requirements within the EU
• Minimum of 35 years of relevant experience, preferably in a multinational or shared services environment.
• Experience handling VAT and compliance across multiple legal entities or companies.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and tax compliance tools.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills, with fluency in English (Dutch is a plus).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
• Experience bringing outsourced tax functions in-house is a strong advantage.
• Knowledge of EU cross-border transaction rules.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape and lead our in-house VAT and Intrastat function.
• Dynamic, multinational work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Career growth opportunities in a growing organization.