The Role
Lead VAT compliance for EMEA entities, establish a centralized VAT function in Poland, review VAT treatment of transactions, support audits and tax authorities, liaise with finance and external advisors, implement process improvements, and maintain VAT documentation and controls.
Summary Generated by Built In
Luminator Technology Group is the preferred global provider of high quality transportation solutions.
Our products enhance operational efficiency, passenger counting accuracy, safety, route scheduling optimization, and maintenance detection. With technology deployed in over 50,000 railcars and 56,000 buses across 85 countries, Luminator is shaping the future of real-time decision-making in transit systems. (www.luminator.com)
We are proud to employ the best people who are dedicated to the success of our customers and stakeholders.
We are currently looking for an experienced Senior VAT Accountant to support our Finance Team.
In this role you will support the establishment of a VAT function within LTG Poland, contributing to the creation of a centralized team responsible for VAT across the EMEA region, while ensuring compliance and supporting business operations.
What you will do:
What we are looking for:
What’s there for you:
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It is the policy of Luminator to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Luminator prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.
Luminator Technology Group is the preferred global provider of high quality transportation solutions.
Our products enhance operational efficiency, passenger counting accuracy, safety, route scheduling optimization, and maintenance detection. With technology deployed in over 50,000 railcars and 56,000 buses across 85 countries, Luminator is shaping the future of real-time decision-making in transit systems. (www.luminator.com)
We are proud to employ the best people who are dedicated to the success of our customers and stakeholders.
We are currently looking for an experienced Senior VAT Accountant to support our Finance Team.
In this role you will support the establishment of a VAT function within LTG Poland, contributing to the creation of a centralized team responsible for VAT across the EMEA region, while ensuring compliance and supporting business operations.
What you will do:
- Ensure VAT compliance across EMEA entities, including timely and accurate VAT returns and filings
- Monitor and interpret VAT regulations, assessing impact on business operations
- Support the establishment and development of a centralized VAT function in LTG Poland
- Review and validate VAT treatment of transactions (sales, purchases, cross-border flows)
- Cooperate with finance, logistics, and external advisors on VAT-related matters
- Support VAT audits and respond to queries from tax authorities
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance VAT accuracy and efficiency
- Maintain VAT documentation and ensure proper controls are in place
- Cooperation with external companies providing VAT compliance services
- Cooperation with Tax Office
What we are looking for:
- Knowledge of VAT regulations, preferably in an international environment
- Experience in VAT, tax, or accounting area
- Ability to analyze transactional data and apply correct VAT treatment
- Good Excel skills (data analysis, reconciliations)
- Attention to detail and accuracy in financial data
- Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Good communication skills with the ability to explain VAT topics in a clear and simple way
- Proactive attitude and willingness to learn and develop VAT expertise
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team and support cross-functional stakeholders
- Good command of English (written and spoken)
- German language skills will be considered an advantage
What’s there for you:
- Flexible working hours and hybrid options that let you shape your schedule to fit your life.
- Privat medical care and life insurance
- Glasses suport
- Sports card (Mulstisport)
- Access to online language school.
- Working in a multinational environment.
- Access to the full LinkedIn Learning portfolio.
- Regular team events and celebrations.
It looks like the next step in your career, doesn’t it?
Let’s discuss the details!
It is the policy of Luminator to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Luminator prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.
Skills Required
- Knowledge of VAT regulations, preferably in an international environment
- Experience in VAT, tax, or accounting area
- Ability to analyze transactional data and apply correct VAT treatment
- Good Excel skills (data analysis, reconciliations)
- Attention to detail and accuracy in financial data
- Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Good communication skills with ability to explain VAT topics clearly
- Proactive attitude and willingness to learn and develop VAT expertise
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team and support cross-functional stakeholders
- Good command of English (written and spoken)
- German language skills (advantage)
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The Company
What We Do
Luminator has been an innovator in the design and manufacture of communications and lighting products for more than 90 years. We serve three major transportation sectors: bus, rail, and aerospace. Luminator is the world's largest manufacturer of transportation lighting and destination signs and solutions to improve safety and efficiency. If you travel by public transit bus, passenger train, or commercial, corporate, or military aircraft, chances are you have come in contact with a Luminator product. https://futureoftransit.com/316hyRJ
