We’re looking for an Indirect Tax (EU VAT) specialist to strengthen our VAT team in Group Tax. In this role, you will help shape and maintain our VAT control framework and support the business in navigating complex VAT matters across the different countries where ING operates. The work is varied: you’ll advise on VAT aspects of products and business initiatives, help keep our internal policies up to date, and partner with colleagues across the organisation to find practical, compliant and forward‑looking VAT solutions. Additionally, you will contribute to challenging (tax) transformation programs like ViDA.
The team
At ING Group Tax, you’ll join a team of 25-30 tax and tax technology professionals. We work in an open and collaborative setting where people are proactive, share knowledge and take pride in delivering solid work. The team culture is open, collaborative and hands‑on.
Roles and responsibilities
For this role we are looking for someone to fill the following responsibilities:
Provide high-quality VAT advice to the business and (senior) management on ING’s products, services and new initiatives.
Help keeping the bank safe and compliant, i.e. develop, improve and maintain ING’s tax control framework, internal VAT policies and manuals, and support consistent application across the organization.
Assess VAT risks and contribute to the way we embed VAT controls and processes within the organisation.
Assist in global (tax) transformation programs.
Work with local tax teams, Finance departments and the business on cross-border tax matters.
Spot opportunities to simplify processes, improve data quality or strengthen the way VAT is handled within systems and reporting.
We hire smart people like you for your potential. Our biggest expectation is that you’ll stay curious. Keep learning. Take on responsibility. In return, we’ll back you to develop into an even more awesome version of yourself.
A completed Master’s degree in Tax Law or Fiscal Economics.
Around 5–10 years of VAT experience, ideally gained in the financial services industry and/or a consultancy environment.
An excellent working knowledge of European VAT rules and relevant case-law.
Experience in dealing with complex VAT matters, compliance processes transformation programs.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to explain your insights clearly to non‑tax colleagues and other stakeholders.
Someone who enjoys working with others, takes initiative and ownership and can find their way in an international organisation that moves quickly.
Fluent in English and (preferably) Dutch, both spoken and written.
Rewards and benefits
We want to make sure that it’s possible for you to strike the right balance between your career and your private life. Find out more about our employment conditions.
The benefits of working with us at ING include:
25-28 vacation days depending on contract
Pension scheme
13th month salary
8% Holiday payment
Hybrid working
Personal growth and challenging work with endless possibilities
An informal working environment with innovative colleagues
About us
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Questions?
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Skills Required
- Master's degree in Tax Law or Fiscal Economics
- 5-10 years of VAT experience
- Excellent knowledge of European VAT rules and relevant case-law
- Experience in complex VAT matters and compliance processes
- Strong analytical skills
- Fluent in English and preferably Dutch
What We Do
ING is a pioneer in digital banking and on the forefront as one of the most innovative banks in the world. As ING, we have a clear purpose that represents our conviction of people’s potential. We don’t judge, coach, or tell people how to live their lives. However big or small, modest or grand, we empower people and businesses to realise their vision for a better future. We made the promise to make banking frictionless, removing barriers to progress, and make people confident in their financial decisions. As a global bank we have a huge opportunity – and responsibility – to make an impact for the better. We can play a role by financing change, sharing knowledge, and innovating. Being sustainable is in all the choices we make—as a lender, as a partner and through the services we offer our customers
