Senior VAT Accountant
Find opportunity everywhere with KPMG
Are you interested in gaining insights into the operations of multinational clients listed in the Global Fortune 500? Would you enjoy working in a diverse environment where you can connect with colleagues from around the world? If so, we invite you to join us in helping companies navigate the complexities of Value Added Tax (VAT). Come and be part of a respected brand and gain valuable expertise in this field while working alongside a global team!
Budapest is host to KPMG Global Services Hungary (KGSH), KPMG’s international center of excellence for VAT compliance solutions. Our team of multicultural professionals provides coverage in more than 40 countries with relevant language and technical skills.
What we offer*
- 3 days home office opportunity and flexible working hours
- Private health care coverage including dental services (Medicover)
- Eyeglasses compensation
- Collective life and accident insurance
- Wide range of Cafeteria elements (such as SZÉP Card, MOL Bubi, MOL Limo)
- Annual bonus may be awarded based on your and the Firm’s performance
- iPhone14 with subscription
- Referral bonus
- Internal coaching opportunity
- Sports opportunities and All You Can Move sportpass availability
- Compensation for long-distance commutes (for those who commute to work from outside the city limits)
- Relocation support for foreign candidates
- 3 paid days for volunteering and CSR activities
- In-depth professional training from beginner to advanced level
Key Responsibilities:
VAT Accounting:
- Review VAT general ledger reconciliation: comparing the VAT return to the VAT general ledgers, identifying and explaining differences /reconciling items, investigating reconciliation issues, manage its timely resolution.
- Review journal entries: provide corrective booking entry proposals to clear reconciling items.
- Support and train junior colleagues about VAT accounting-related activities
- Communicate and cooperate with Clients and other KPMG departments.
Reviewing:
- You will review VAT returns and other tax-related reports prepared by junior colleagues.
- You will keep in contact with tax authorities abroad and support clients' needs.
- You will act as a mentor for junior colleagues.
- You will be a focal point for internal departments in VAT-related questions.
Requirements:
- Preferred background: University diploma in Economics (preferably Accounting, Finance studies)
- Technical skills and Experience:
2-3 years of VAT Accounting work experience
Detailed knowledge of value-added tax (VAT)
Advanced Excel and good computer skills
- Languages: Strong written and spoken English
- Attitude: Precision, reliability, client-oriented mindset, and proactive personality
Advantages:
- Fluency in any European language, such as Spanish, Italian, French, German, Dutch, Polish, Slovak, Romanian, Slovene, Czech, Greek, Portuguese, and Hungarian
*Elements should be in line with company guidelines and policies.
- Department
- VAT Core Delivery (Clusters)
- Role
- Senior
- Locations
- Budapest
- Remote status
- Hybrid Remote
- Grades
- Senior Assistant
Budapest
Benefits
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Be part of KPMG's global network
Help us power one of the biggest brands in the world. -
Work-life balance and well-being program
Flexible hours, home-office opportunity, Corporate Responsibility and Diversity & Inclusion activities. -
Learning and Development
Attend our internal training courses and become an expert in your area. -
Travel
Opportunity to work abroad in KPMG's Tax Trek or Secondment programs. -
Technology & Innovation
Follow the latest trends in automation. -
New industry insights
Work on a diversified portfolio of international clients. -
Diverse and Multicultural team
Work with a young multi-lingual and diverse team and daily interact with colleagues from more than 40 nationalities. -
Smart location and transportation
Our modern office building is located in the new business area of Budapest and can be easily accessed by public transportation. -
Other advantages
Life and health insurance, competitive salary, yearly bonus opportunity, reward & recognition program, company field trip and other events, iPhone 8, and many more.
About KPMG Global Services Hungary
The Budapest based dynamic and innovative international compliance service center, KPMG Global Services Hungary is proud to have professionals with relevant language and technical skills from more than 40 countries around the world.
KPMG Global Services Hungary is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive company. We actively encourage diversity and inclusion, while opposing all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
Join us, and become our next muticultural compliance professional!
Senior VAT Accountant
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