VAT analyst

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Hiring Remotely in Budapest, HUN
In-Office or Remote
Mid level
Energy • Manufacturing • Solar • Renewable Energy
GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy.
The Role
Prepare and file multi-jurisdictional VAT returns, reconcile VAT accounts, ensure correct ERP tax coding, support audits, advise business teams on VAT treatment, maintain SOX-compliant processes, and improve/automate tax determination and reporting.
Summary Generated by Built In
Job Description SummaryAs a VAT Analyst, you'll be responsible for ensuring the organization’s indirect tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions part within Electrification Segment supporting GE Vernova affiliates across numerous countries. This role involves accurate preparation and filing of VAT returns, management of tax data, and providing technical support to ensure operational processes align with global tax regulations. The ideal candidate acts as a subject matter expert, safeguarding the company against tax risks and optimizing indirect tax processes.

Job DescriptionRoles and Responsibilities
  • Collect, validate, and reconcile data to prepare and submit timely and accurate periodic VAT returns, Intrastat declarations, and EC Sales Lists. 
  • Ensure that all financial transactions are correctly coded in the ERP system to facilitate proper VAT treatment (e.g., proper tax codes for cross-border services, exports, and reverse charges). 
  • Perform monthly reconciliation of VAT accounts in the General Ledger to ensure that the tax reported matches the financial records. 
  • Coordinate the timely payment of VAT liabilities to various tax authorities to avoid penalties and interest. 
  • Tracking the local and international indirect changes and using them during the internal process. 
  • Provide guidance to Procurement, Accounts Payable, and Sales departments regarding the correct VAT application for complex transactions, including imports/exports and multi-jurisdictional projects. 
  • Maintain and document robust internal processes for indirect tax (SOX compliance), ensuring that the tax determination engine within the ERP remains accurate. 
  • Act as the primary point of contact for tax audits. Collect documentation, respond to queries from tax authorities, and implement corrective measures where necessary. 
  • Partner with IT and Finance teams to troubleshoot and improve the automated tax determination logic within ERP systems (e.g., SAP/Oracle/Vertex/Sabrix). 
  • Identify opportunities to automate manual data collection and reporting processes to increase efficiency and reduce human error. 
  • Document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for VAT processes to ensure consistency across different business units or countries.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in finance related field 
  • Written and verbal fluency in English and other language 
  • Deep understanding of VAT principles (e.g., Place of Supply rules, Reverse Charge Mechanism, Input VAT recovery)
  • Accounting knowledge
  • Strong analytical skills 
  • Good communication and influencing skills; easily adapt to changes 
Desired Characteristics:
  • Experience in a Global Business / Shared Service Center /Accounting Firm 
  • Working experience on local and / or international VAT regulations 
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel (for large data manipulation) and hands-on experience with major ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
  • Experience with tax software is a strong advantage 
  • Ability to work with complex data sets, identify anomalies, and perform root-cause analysis
  • Ability to explain complex tax requirements to non-tax personnel clearly and concisely
  • Strong sense of integrity regarding tax filings and reporting standards 

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in finance-related field
  • Written and verbal fluency in English (and other language)
  • Deep understanding of VAT principles (Place of Supply, Reverse Charge, Input VAT recovery)
  • Accounting knowledge
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Good communication and influencing skills; adaptable to change
  • Experience in a Global Business / Shared Service Center / Accounting Firm
  • Working experience with local and/or international VAT regulations
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel for large data manipulation
  • Hands-on experience with major ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
  • Experience with tax software (e.g., Vertex, Sabrix)
  • Ability to work with complex data sets and perform root-cause analysis
  • Ability to explain complex tax requirements to non-tax personnel
  • Strong sense of integrity regarding tax filings and reporting standards

GE Vernova Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GE Vernova and has not been reviewed or approved by GE Vernova.

  • Retirement Support The 401(k) plan includes company matching contributions and additional company retirement contributions, with access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Feedback suggests this structure supports long-term savings beyond a basic match.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave is available with flexible, continuous or non-continuous usage, and is complemented by adoption resources and Work/Life Connections guidance. Maternity leave is described as extended relative to typical workplace norms.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off programs include 12 paid holidays, permissive time off for many salaried roles, and dedicated personal, illness, and caregiving time for U.S. new hires. Some hourly roles start with a defined PTO bank, while other roles may offer unlimited time off.

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The Company
HQ: Cambridge, MA
75,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2024

What We Do

GE Vernova is a planned purpose-built company on a mission to electrify the planet while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. GE Vernova brings together GE’s portfolio of energy businesses including Power, Wind, Electrification and Digital businesses. With focus, GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.

Why Work With Us

Join our team, to evolve and grow, surrounded by some of the brightest minds in the industry who help you get better every day. You’ll get the chance to rewrite the rules, work on cutting-edge technology, and be part of a global team for positive change.

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