Senior Manager, Indirect Tax VAT

About the role

Kraft Heinz is looking for a VAT Senior Manager within its European Indirect Tax team, reporting to the Associate Director, Indirect Tax Europe. The role covers compliance across multiple VAT registrations in 15 European countries, with exposure to internal senior stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure VAT compliance requirements and obligations are met, supported by the outsourced VAT compliance partner KPMG
• Work with European Finance teams so that balance sheet items are managed correctly
• Manage tax authority and audit relationships
• Monitor, review and implement VAT/IDT developments
• Guide and influence functions such as P2P, ITC and logistics on processes linked to VAT compliance
• Lead IT projects including ERP updates, tax engine implementation and e-invoicing
• Provide technical expertise for complex transactions, projects and business queries, working with advisors where needed
• Support other indirect tax areas such as CBAM, Customs and Plastic Packaging Tax
• Contribute to process improvement and data quality programs

Required profile

• An EU working permit (Orientation Year Visa not included)
• 7+ years of indirect tax experience
• Proven knowledge of VAT, other IDT and customs, with experience partnering with internal and external VAT consultants
• Accounting knowledge
• Fluent English; other European languages, particularly Spanish, Italian or German, are a plus
• Strong communication, analytical, confident and resilient, able to work independently in a dynamic organisation

Required skills

• SAP (preferred)
• Good Excel skills

What we offer

• A fast career track and a competitive salary with an above-market bonus structure
• Hybrid model: 3 days in the Amsterdam office, 2 days from home and 20 extra days working from anywhere
• Commute, hybrid work and reimbursement allowances, bicycle and gym discount plan, employee assistance program and supplemental health insurance
• Discounts through Kraft Heinz partnerships and a wide range of perks