Associate - Indirect Tax Operations

Job Description

The Role: Associate – Indirect Tax Operations

Our Team is growing! We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Associate – Indirect Tax Operations to join our newly established indirect tax operations hub in Warsaw. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or professionals early in their careers who are eager to develop their knowledge in indirect taxation (VAT, GST, sales tax, etc.) within a dynamic global environment.

You’ll work alongside experienced tax specialists and support the team in ensuring Maersk’s indirect tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions across the globe.

Key Responsibilities

· Support preparation of indirect tax returns for non-complex or medium-complex entities, including processing, analysis, exception checking & reconciliations in relation to indirect tax returns and tax payments

· Gather and analyse transactional data from internal systems to support tax filings

· Support the reconciliation of indirect tax accounts

· Assist in responding to queries from tax authorities, internal stakeholders, and external auditors

· Maintain tax documentation and support data archiving processes

· Help monitor changes in indirect tax legislation and compliance requirements

· Collaborate with finance, accounting, and operations teams to ensure accurate tax reporting

What We’re Looking For

We’re open to candidates who are just beginning their tax careers. If you are eager to learn and to gain hands-on experience and knowledge around VAT compliance, are detail-oriented, and interested in working in a global, fast-paced environment, this could be the right role for you.

Required Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree (desirable in Accounting, Finance, Economics)

· Interest in pursuing a career in indirect tax

· Good analytical and numerical skills

· Proficiency in Excel and an interest in working with data

· Ability to learn quickly and work independently when needed

· Strong written and verbal communication skills in English/ any other foreign language is considered as advantage

· Team player mindset with a proactive approach

Nice to Have (but not required):

· Internship or short experience in finance, accounting, or tax

· Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g. SAP)

· Exposure to VAT/GST/Sales Tax principles (via coursework or research)

What We Offer

· A structured onboarding and training program

· Career development opportunities in a global organization

· Access to continuous learning opportunities

· Exciting Projects: Work on diverse and challenging projects that will enhance your skills and knowledge

· A supportive team environment

· Exposure across multiple jurisdictions and business units

· Hybrid work arrangements

· Competitive compensation and benefits

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