Senior Tax Specialist

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department OverviewMotorola Solutions Finance Operations Center (F.O.C.) provides world-class finance, accounting and purchasing services to Motorola branches in the Europe, Middle East, Africa, US and Latin America regions. It is a dynamic environment where your ideas and input will be valued and where you will do some of the best work of your life.

The General Ledger department is in charge of General Accounting, Global Fixed Assets, Statutory & Taxation activities for Motorola entities in the region.
Job Description

• Be responsible for Value Added Tax (VAT) compliance obligations for the organization across various EU Member States by performing various tasks, if required with the support of statutory accountants and other tax team members

• Compile and analyze data from various sources, prepare comprehensive information packages for external service providers to ensure accurate and timely filing of VAT returns, EC Sales Lists, Intrastat declarations and other indirect tax filings across various EU jurisdictions

• Manage and reconcile VAT accounting data, ensuring correct VAT treatment of transactions (e.g., input VAT deduction, output VAT, reverse charge, exemptions)

• Oversee VAT reporting, registrations and de-registrations in relevant EU countries

• Conduct VAT health checks and reviews to identify areas of non-compliance, potential savings, and process improvements to create greater efficiency and productivity

• Ensure alignment between indirect Tax filings, EU Sales Listings and ERP / other systems

• Work on automation and system enhancements; contribute to continuous improvements by proposing ideas, participate in projects and apply any agreed changes to the processes

• Support VAT audits and inquiries from tax authorities in various EU Member States

• Help develop and maintain clear VAT policies, procedures, and internal guidance

• Monitor VAT changes and work on implementing necessary  changes to systems and processes to ensure ongoing compliance

• Review balance sheet tax accounts reconciliations (CIT, VAT, WHT) 

• Work with the support and in close collaboration with other tax and wider GL / FOC / MSI team members

Basic Requirements

• University degree in Finance, Accounting or Tax Law

• Min. 3 years of relevant finance / tax experience

• Professional tax qualification with a specialization in indirect tax/ VAT is preferred

• Very good command of English

• Excellent communication skills, ability to interact with Finance and non-Finance staff at various levels

• Strong attention to detail, highly organized

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and to work under time pressure

• Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle) and tax reporting software (e.g. Vertex, Avalara, EB tax) is preferred

• Very good Excel skillset

• German language beneficial

• Team player

• Willingness to work in a hybrid mode (2 days per week in the office in Krakow)
   

We offer

• Competitive salary package

• Strong team-oriented culture

• Hybrid work mode (2 days per week in the office) with flexible working hours

• Contract of employment

• Comfortable work conditions (high class offices, parking space)

• Volleyball field and grill place next to the office

• Many sports activities such as Moto football league, Wakeboarding, Snowboarding, e-gaming league etc.

• Private medical & dental coverage

• Life insurance

• 8 hours’ working day (30 minutes lunch break included)

• Access to wellness facilities and integration events

• Trainings and broad development opportunities

• Motorola Solutions is supporting CSR activities and encourages employees to participate

Travel RequirementsNone
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperienced

Referral Payment PlanNo

CompanyMotorola Solutions Systems Polska Sp.z.o.o

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. 

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.