Senior Accountant - Temp

Joining Intuitive Surgical means joining a team dedicated to using technology to benefit patients by improving surgical efficacy and decreasing surgical invasiveness, with patient safety as our highest priority.

Primary Function of Position:

• Responsible for accurate and timely VAT reporting in all EU Direct countries
• Drive end-to-end tracking and reporting related to all VAT and Intrastat reporting requirements.
• Liaise with US team, tax, and other local departments and providers to ensure all requirements are met, drive quality and timeliness of all deliverables
• Work with the AP and Procurement team to drive process improvements
• Assist in tracking and developing performance metrics
• Be recognized as the expert in all accounting and financial matters relating to VAT, AP and

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Perform all VAT and Intrastat Reporting for all legal entities in the EMEA region
• Lead effort to align Business expansion projects with local VAT requirements
• Support the Sales and Enabling functions in answering all VAT questions and challenges
• Review and advise on the European logistic set up for optimal VAT reporting and cost optimization
• Create the right Business solution and system environment for VAT to be properly booked and reported (VAT code, plan structure, report, API)
• Be the point of contact with the VAT external advisor to review and secure any new VAT activity
• Monitor all yearly EU VAT reimbursement applications
• Prepare and perform necessary yearly VAT reconciliation in Europe
• Coordinate and assist with VAT audits, as necessary.
• Ensure all invoices complies with VAT regulation
• Provide guidance to Finance teams (COE, AR, AP) on all VAT booking activities
• Responsible for the verification of the invoice coding in SAP performed by SAP team
• Perform accurate accounting and VAT controls on PR issued by requestor (GL, CC, VAT rate)

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• 10 years’ experience in Accounting with at least 5 year exposed to VAT matters
• Formal accounting qualification is required. University graduate or Brevet in accounting is a plus
• Previous work experience in a similar position required
• Quickly able to handle/embrace, with high independency levels, all accounting activities
• Open minded to an international, fast, growing and changing environment
• Self-starter and deadline driven person
• Multi-cultural and proficient in English and French. Knowledge of one German is a plus
• Good knowledge of major integrated systems, knowledge of SAP is preferred
• Good skills on Excel applications

Shift :Shift 1 - Day

Travel :No