VAT Analyst

At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. To support this mission, Syngenta’s Hiring Team is seeking a VAT Analyst in Budapest.

In this role, you will:

• Execute the VAT compliance program and controls for assigned entities to provide assurance that indirect tax is accurately accounted for and reported in relation to business activities and SAP programming.
• Support local finance and key stakeholders with queries regarding VAT implications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure end-to-end VAT compliance, including preparation of VAT returns and other VAT related reports for European countries; 

• Reconciliation of indirect tax balance sheet accounts; 

• Support VAT process standardization projects; 

• Support month-end closing procedure;

• Support the local businesses and other finance departments in VAT related matters; 

• Ensure internal and external control processes;

• Support internal/external VAT audits;

• Meet all reporting deadlines;

• Support issue resolution.

Required Qualifications 

At Syngenta we are highly people focused – we look for professionals who are engaged, collaborative and excellent in execution. Leaders are expected to communicate effectively, develop teams and lead by example. Our industry and our function are changing rapidly so we are looking for new team members with a strong desire to develop themselves. 

• Fluent English 

• 1-2 years of relevant experience 

• Understanding of European VAT and corresponding filing requirements  

• Good stakeholder management 

• Understanding of accounting principles 

• Strong Excel and data analytics skill set 

• SAP or equivalent ERP hands on knowledge is an advantage 

• Attention to detail and administrative tasks 

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal 

• Positive self-starter willing to learn new skills and understand the business 

• Able and committed to meet deadlines and quality requirements 

• Ability to work effectively both as an individual and as a team member.

What We Offer

• An environment where every voice matters, professional growth is encouraged, and work-life balance is prioritized.
• Comprehensive benefits package tailored to your location along with learning and development opportunities, wellness programs, employee assistance programs, and additional benefits in accordance with local practices.

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.