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Global Customs Senior Specialist

Location:  Madrid Headquarters
Category:  Finance
Job Type: 

Avolta is the world’s leading travel experience player. With a traveler-centric philosophy and a geographically diverse network, the travel retail and F&B company addresses the needs of up to 2.3 billion passengers each year, with 5,500 outlets in more than 75 countries across six continents. Guided by their Destination 2027 strategy and boosted by their recent combination with travel F&B giant Autogrill, the company is well positioned to realise their ambition to create a Travel Experience Revolution through their many locations at airports, motorways, cruise lines, seaports and railway stations amongst others.

 

Role Profile

 

As a member of the Global Tax function and reporting to the Global Customs and VAT Manager, this role will have to thrive in a dynamic, multi-national and multi-cultural environment, and will be focused on Customs related matters and implementation of multi-country projects.

 

Key Accountabilities

 

Customs compliance and advisory:

 

  • Assist with the preparation and review of reports to be shared with Customs Authorities
  • Prepare and review Customs related documentation to support operations and projects
  • Analyze country specific implications of cross border transactions
  • Liaise with fiscal representatives and Customs Authorities in connection with Customs reportings
  • Collaborate with the finance teams and operations to make sure that Customs obligations are properly and timely addressed
  • Address and coordinate Customs audits and requirements
  • Advise on supply chain, marketing and other specific projects
  • Coordinate and align with Indirect Taxes areas to provide global and multi-perspective solutions to operations
  • Monitor, analyze and implement changes in the Customs legal environment
  • Train other areas where Customs knowledge is required
  • Support the Global Tax team on their daily activities

 

Cross-functional collaboration

  • Work closely with various departments to provide guidance, training and support (IT, supply chain, warehouse, finance, operations, etc.)
  • Liaise with external consultants in connection with tax and customs related matters and audits

 

Profile

Experience and Specific Requirements

 
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • 3 year of experience in Customs compliance and advisory
  • Knowledge of VAT and Excise Duties in connection with cross border transactions and bonded warehouses
  • Proficiency in tax software and financial systems
  • Full professional competence in English and Spanish
  • Attention to detail and focus on data accuracy
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Flexibility and ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Key Relationships

  • Relevant External Consultants
  • Tax and Customs Authorities
  • Fiscal representatives
  • Finance, Supply Chain, IT and Operations teams
  • Global direct and indirect taxes areas

 

 

 

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