Tax Associate

SKELAR is a venture builder that builds international product IT companies, where we recreated the venture capital world. Together with our co-founders, we gather strong teams to kick off and run tech businesses and win at global markets.

We seek a skilled and reliable professional to join our International Reporting and Tax Compliance team at SKELAR as an International accountant for indirect tax reporting. In this role, you will effectively coordinate VAT and other indirect tax compliance matters across a multinational group of companies, ensuring the accuracy and timely submission of VAT returns and other indirect tax-related reports.

The ideal candidate will lead tax compliance projects in new jurisdictions, manage intergroup transactions for VAT efficiency, and drive process improvements within the team. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced professional to strengthen our tax function and ensure compliance across global operations.
 

The main functions of this role include:

— Coordinating the preparation and ensuring timely submission of all VAT returns, along with other VAT compliance responsibilities for the Group;
— Leading projects on indirect tax compliance in new jurisdictions (USA, Australia, India, etc.);
— Overseeing intergroup transactions to ensure VAT efficiency and compliance;
— Managing the invoicing process: preparation and registration of VAT invoices, correctional VAT invoices for sales of goods and services, returns, and incoming VAT invoices;
— Continuously reviewing processes to identify efficiencies and improvements, developing and performing control checks in VAT accounting reports;
— Conducting independent analysis and research on indirect tax queries raised by the business;
— Ensuring that changes in VAT laws are communicated and implemented within the business;
— Forecasting VAT payments based on business growth and ensuring accurate and timely payments to tax authorities;
— Developing strategies to reduce VAT/duty liabilities within the legislative framework;
— Managing VAT reclaim processes in Cyprus.
 

Skills and experience needed to join the board:

— Minimum 3 years of experience in either Big-4 / second-tier consulting firms or top local or international businesses in a relevant role;
— Understanding of general principles of indirect taxation and organization of document flow;
— Demonstrated competence in IFRS accounting practices and procedures;
— Ability to focus on details to ensure and maintain data accuracy and demonstrate a holistic understanding of accounting and financial statements;
— Structured thinking and excellent organizational skills, ability to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously;
— Sound analytical, problem-solving, and commercial instincts and skills;
— Strong communication skills, and ability to convince opponents of the truth of one’s judgments;
— Proactive self-starter, with proven ability to initiate business changes (you are not likely to be told what exactly you have to do to bring value; we are here to lead you, not micromanage);
— Upper-intermediate English, both written and oral;
— Proficient in Excel and other MS Office / Google tools.