Indirect Tax SME, RTR Development

We are looking for an Indirect Tax Subject Matter Expert (SME), to join Fortum’s FPS department.

You will be responsible for leading the development of the indirect tax process, with a particular emphasis on Value Added Tax (VAT). You will have a key role in implementing VAT processes and tools as part of EPR renewal project during the coming years. Experience with other taxes such as Excise Tax and Customs Duties is considered an advantage. In collaboration with the business and function stakeholders, you will be a key person to drive indirect tax related actions forward. 

Your key responsibilities include, e.g.: 

• Driving a seamless end-to-end process design and implementation in indirect tax accounting processes 

• Implementing best practices and ensuring that indirect tax accounting processes (e.g., VAT compliance, Excise Tax reporting, Customs Duties management) are streamlined, efficient, and meet business requirements 

• Ensuring compliance with relevant tax regulations and company policies, addressing any areas of risk or non-compliance 

• Working together with our business and finance stakeholders to ensure the processes are adopted, and they are efficient and aligned with the required standards 

• Ensuring data quality, operational transparency, and continuous improvement in our processes 

• Managing communication and collaboration among cross-functional stakeholders such as IT and Finance teams 

• Supporting Fortum finance with process explanation / training where needed 

We offer you 

We offer you an exciting role, challenging tasks, and an opportunity to develop our global end-to-end process. In this role, you will work very closely with different Fortum finance teams across the company. You will be part of the FPS  team and contributing to the Tax area roadmap, annual plans, and KPIs. This includes opportunities to make an impact – so you will be in a visible and important role in our function. 

We are looking for a new team member in Gdansk, but we work flexibly in a hybrid model that adapts to both your professional and personal needs.

The position includes occasional travelling to our HQ in Finland. 

About you 

To be successful in this role you have: 

• Suitable degree or equivalent competencies in e.g., tax, accounting or technology, and preferably 5 years of working experience in a relevant field (e.g., tax advisory, indirect tax management, or process development) 

• Proven track record with VAT accounting processes, preferably in a large-scale, global organization 

• Deep understanding of VAT policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance and consistency; experience with Excise Tax and Customs Duties is an advantage 

• Capabilities to work independently and in a matrix organization 

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment 

• Continuous improvement mindset where you seek best practices 

• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate efficiently across teams and stakeholders 

• Fluent written and spoken English 

• Good technical capabilities working with ERP's and other financial management related systems (Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics) 

• Experience in ERP implementation and transformation are considered as advantage 

What else we offer:

• ACCA approved Employer support
• Contract of employment
• Hybrid work model (we work 2 days per week from the office), flexible working hours
• Benefit package: private medical health care, life insurance, Multisport, lunch card, social funds, retirement pension plans (PPK), gifts and events for children and employees
• Work-life balance initiatives: wellbeing platform, massages, educational webinars, Employee Programs, etc.
• training & development: English lessons, e- learning platform, Casual dress code
• Parking space available for booking

At Fortum, we are committed to building diverse teams where everyone feels included and is treated equally.

We are Fortum
Fortum is a Nordic energy company. Our purpose is to power a world where people, businesses and nature thrive together. We are one of the cleanest energy producers in Europe and our actions are guided by our ambitious environmental targets. We generate and deliver clean energy reliably and help industries to decarbonise their processes and grow. Our core operations in the Nordics comprise of efficient, CO2-free power generation as well as reliable supply of electricity and district heat to private and business customers. For our ~5 000 employees, we commit to be a safe, and inspiring workplace. Fortum's share is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. fortum.com 

Interested?
Apply via our online system. If you have any questions regarding position or recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Partner, Milena Dziura, milena.dziura@fortum.com
 

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