International Accounting Lead

We are seeking a skilled and reliable professional to join our International Reporting and Tax Compliance team at SKELAR as an International Accounting Lead. In this role, you will effectively coordinate Sales Tax, VAT and other indirect tax compliance matters across a multinational group of companies, ensuring the accuracy and timely submission of indirect tax returns and other tax-related reports. 

The ideal candidate will play a key role in leading indirect tax compliance projects in new jurisdictions, managing intergroup transactions for tax efficiency, and driving process improvements within the team. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced professional to strengthen our tax function and ensure compliance across global operations.

The main functions of this role include:
— Coordinating the preparation and ensuring timely submission of all indirect tax  returns, along with other tax compliance responsibilities for the Group;
— Leading projects on indirect tax compliance in new jurisdictions (USA, Australia, India, etc.);
— Overseeing intergroup transactions to ensure indirect tax efficiency and compliance;
— Managing the invoicing process: coordination of preparation and registration of VAT invoices, correctional VAT invoices for sales of goods and services, returns, and incoming VAT invoices;
— Continuously reviewing processes to identify efficiencies and improvements, developing and performing control checks in VAT accounting reports;
— Conducting independent analysis and research on indirect tax queries raised by the business;
— Ensuring that changes in indirect tax laws are communicated and implemented within the business;
— Forecasting indirect tax payments based on business growth and ensuring accurate and timely payments to tax authorities;
— Developing strategies to reduce tax liabilities within the legislative framework;
— Managing VAT reclaim processes.

Skills and experience needed to join the board:
— Minimum 5 years of proven experience in tax compliance or accounting in a relevant role;
— Understanding of general principles of indirect taxation and organization of document flow;
— Ability to focus on details to ensure and maintain data accuracy and demonstrate a holistic understanding of accounting and financial statements;
— Structured thinking and excellent organizational skills, ability to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously;
— Sound analytical, problem-solving, and commercial instincts and skills;
— Strong communication skills, and ability to convince opponents of the truth of one’s judgments;
— Proactive self-starter, with proven ability to initiate business changes (you are not likely to be told what exactly you have to do to bring value; we are here to lead you, not micromanage);
— Upper-intermediate English, both written and oral;
— Proficient in Excel and other MS Office / Google tools.

In addition to our businesses, we have the SKELAR Foundation — a charitable foundation created by company employees. As part of the initiative, we create and finance projects that contribute to overcoming the consequences of the war and the reconstruction of Ukraine.

SKELAR is a place for self-realization of talents who are able to create successful companies. We call such companies the next big everything. We believe in their power and scale.

We will keep developing tech businesses, conquer global markets, and work for the victory of Ukraine 🇺🇦

What we offer:
— Competitive salary;
— Significant impact on a rapidly growing business and contribution to how it shapes up;
— Ample career opportunities for ambitious growth and development;
— Working alongside professionals from top local and international companies (Big Law, Big 4, McKinsey, Horizon, Bolt, Didi, etc.) who have launched more than one business and can share practical experience, insights and ideas;
— Flat organizational structure without hierarchical barriers;
— A possibility to attend internal, external courses, seminars and the access to a corporate library;
— Comfortable working environment. We provide all necessary work equipment for your role and serve complimentary breakfasts, lunches, and snacks in the office;
— 20 days of paid vacation, medical insurance and a variety of sports activities available for employees inside and outside the office.

Let's build the next big everything together!