Finance Specialist, VAT Accounting

HAVI is a global, privately owned company focused on innovating, optimizing and managing the supply chains of leading brands. Offering services in marketing analytics, packaging, supply chain management and logistics, HAVI partners with companies to address challenges big and small across the supply chain, from commodity to customer. Founded in 1974, HAVI employs more than 10,000 people and serves customers in more than 100 countries. HAVI’s supply chain services are complemented by the customer engagement services offered by our affiliated company The Marketing Store. For more information, please visit HAVI.com. 

Our Global Business Services (GBS) center was launched in 2019. We handle top-notch financial, planning, and supply chain services, actively supporting core business activities including master data management, end-to-end procurement, and supply chain business intelligence analysis for clients in over 30 countries across Europe and beyond. Our teams in Kraków and Katowice focus on efficiency, innovation, and digital transformation, always aiming to exceed our clients’ expectations.

Join us in our mission to promote sustainable development and reduce our environmental footprint. Work in a diverse and inclusive environment where every voice matters. Discover endless career opportunities with exciting projects, hands-on learning, and professional growth.

Come aboard and help us shape the future of supply chain management!

About the role

As a Finance Specialist, VAT Accounting, you will support VAT compliance and reporting activities while working closely with accounting, tax and business teams. This position offers an opportunity to develop practical tax and accounting knowledge in an international environment.

• Support VAT compliance activities in accordance with Polish tax regulations.
• Verify accounting and tax documents related to VAT, CIT settlements.
• Prepare and review VAT registers,
• Participation in the process of VAT returns, JPK files and EC Listings (VAT-UE) preparation.
• Perform VAT account reconciliations and support month-end activities.
• Cooperate with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate tax reporting.
• Support communication with tax authorities and auditors.
• Proactively suggests improvement ideas to drive continuous improvement
• Performs other tasks indicated by the supervisor

What We Are Looking For

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Tax, Accounting or Finance.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of Polish VAT regulations and their practical application.
• Experience with VAT returns, VAT registers and account reconciliations would be an advantage.
• Good Excel skills.
• Experience working with SAP or another ERP system would be beneficial.
• English at minimum B2 level.
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Tax is an asset.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet operational deadlines.
• Good analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive approach and willingness to learn.
• Strong communication and cooperation skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and across functions.

Key behaviors

• Detail-oriented and reliable.
• Eager to learn and develop expertise in VAT accounting.
• Cooperative and solution-oriented.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment.
• Able to build effective working relationships with different stakeholders.

Benefits

• Possibility of turning your own ideas into success
• Varied and interesting field of work
• Collegial working atmosphere
• Open corporate culture
• Attractive remuneration models with performance-related pay
• Flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes
• Successful and rapidly growing employer
• Comprehensive, individual familiarization with the work
• Modern work equipment
• Diverse development opportunities in an international environment
• Training according to training schedule and training regulations in the relevant specialist field

At HAVI GBS, we believe in an inclusive and sustainable workplace where our diverse backgrounds, experiences, characteristics and traits make us better. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we are committed to promoting diversity within the organization, as well as an inclusive environment where everyone can feel valued and respected, regardless of their background.