Indirect Tax Specialist

About the role

Colt is seeking an Indirect Tax Specialist to lead Global VAT compliance across its worldwide operations. The role serves as the subject‑matter expert on indirect tax, providing independent advice, managing risk, and driving continuous improvement of tax processes.

Key responsibilities

• Own relationships with external VAT advisors and set strategic direction for compliance, risk management and process improvement.
• Provide autonomous VAT advice to business units and support strategic initiatives.
• Lead the delivery and governance of indirect tax compliance, ensuring timely and accurate filing of returns and related documentation.
• Review and approve VAT returns, reconciliations and compliance deliverables prepared by internal teams and external advisors.
• Coordinate with tax authorities and external advisors on audits, enquiries and investigations.
• Identify, assess and mitigate indirect tax risks, recommending practical solutions.
• Drive automation and process‑improvement projects to enhance efficiency, control and governance.
• Establish and maintain robust VAT governance frameworks, controls and documented procedures.
• Interpret legislative developments, assess organisational impact and lead required compliance changes.
• Provide technical leadership and coaching to finance and tax colleagues.

Required profile

• 4‑7 years of experience handling European and UK VAT compliance, including preparation, review, reconciliation and business support.
• Prior experience in VAT advisory.
• Strong analytical mindset with high accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work with multicultural European customers and collaborate across functions.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Willingness to take on extra responsibilities and drive process execution.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to lead global tax compliance initiatives in a fast‑growing telecom infrastructure company.
• Collaborative, multicultural environment.
• Professional development and leadership opportunities.