VAT Specialist – Benelux

Job title: VAT Specialist – Benelux

About the Role Take end-to-end ownership of VAT compliance and reporting for the Benelux entities. Serve as VAT subject matter expert, ensuring accuracy, compliance with legislation, and continuous improvement of VAT-related processes, while collaborating with internal stakeholders and global teams.

What You'll Do

• Take full, independent ownership of the accurate preparation and submission of VAT returns for the Benelux countries.
• Independently prepare and submit EC Sales Lists for the Benelux.
• Reconcile VAT balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis, investigating discrepancies and preparing the required journal entries.
• Monitor VAT legislative and regulatory changes in the Benelux, assessing their impact on the business, and collaborate with the VAT team to ensure timely and compliant implementation.
• Support the Tax Technology team on project-based work, including process improvements and VAT reporting requirements for IT systems.
• Provide training, mentorship, and guidance to the business on VAT-related matters.
• Actively promote collaboration, standardization, and continuous improvement across VAT processes and controls.
• Support and contribute to various VAT-related projects, such as: Compliance checklists, Real-time reporting initiatives, VAT accounts procedures, E-invoicing implementations.
• Set up and further develop VAT processes and policies, including the transition from outsourced activities to a fully in-house, well-documented and continuously updated setup.
• Ensure all activities are performed in line with Yara’s global Ethics & Compliance policies, as well as Health, Safety and Security principles, relevant legislation, and Yara’s golden rules.

What We're Looking For

• A Master’s degree in Finance or Tax, with a strong focus on Finance and/or Accounting.
• Solid knowledge of VAT formalities and legislation applicable in the Benelux countries.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and related financial procedures.
• Practical, advanced experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• A hands-on mentality combined with a proactive, solution-oriented attitude.
• The ability to use personal judgement and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles.
• Strong communication skills, both externally (e.g. liaising with tax authorities) and internally (working with key stakeholders across the business).
• An enthusiastic, flexible and collaborative team player who thrives in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
• A high level of accuracy, attention to detail and a strong result-oriented mindset.
• Working knowledge of at least one additional language: Dutch, French or German.
• Additional information: This position is preferably based in Belgium or the Netherlands.

Nice to Have

• Experience with real-time reporting initiatives, VAT accounts procedures and E-invoicing implementations.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary not disclosed. Yara is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer.