Senior Accountant – EMEA VAT Specialist

About the role

Delta Group's EMEA operation, headquartered in Hoofddorp near Amsterdam since 1995, is looking for a Senior Accountant – EMEA VAT Specialist. The role manages VAT compliance, reporting and advisory across multiple EMEA jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with local VAT rules and EU directives, supporting complex cross-border transactions and acting as a key link between Finance, Tax and business teams.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, review and submit periodic VAT returns (monthly, quarterly, annual) across EMEA countries, keeping reporting accurate under local legislation and EU directives
• Manage EC Sales Lists, Intrastat declarations and other statutory VAT reporting, and monitor timely VAT payments and reconciliations
• Reconcile VAT GL accounts, review VAT postings and tax codes in ERP systems (e.g. SAP), and support month-end and year-end closing
• Advise on complex cross-border transactions such as drop shipments, DDP/DAP and consortium structures, and assess VAT implications of new business setups and country expansions
• Act as key contact for VAT audits and tax authority queries, prepare documentation and coordinate with external advisors when needed
• Drive standardization and automation of VAT processes, strengthen internal controls and support audit reviews
• Collaborate with local finance teams, provide VAT training to non-tax stakeholders and work with supply chain and legal teams

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax or a related field
• 5-8+ years of experience in VAT / indirect tax within multinational environments
• Strong exposure to EMEA VAT regimes (EU VAT Directive, local country rules) and experience in statutory reporting and audit environments
• Solid understanding of accounting principles (IFRS / local GAAP)
• Clean VAT GL accounts, successful audits with no significant findings, and a track record of process improvements

Required skills

• ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Experience with VAT compliance tools or automation solutions is a plus
• Analytical, detail-oriented, able to manage multiple jurisdictions and deadlines, with strong stakeholder communication