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EMEA Recruitment is working with a well-established international travel company. We are searching for a VAT & Compliance Associate to join the Zug office.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting VAT compliance processes across multiple European jurisdictions, including preparing and submitting VAT and excise duty declarations, assisting with reconciliations, and ensuring timely VAT payments and refunds.

This role also involves collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders to facilitate VAT audits and compliance reviews.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and international environment within a growing company, where you will gain valuable experience in VAT and tax compliance while working closely with Finance and Treasury teams.

Key responsibilities of the VAT & Compliance Associate:

• Assist in preparing and submitting Swiss and EU VAT declarations, as well as Intrastat and excise duty filings
• Support VAT reconciliations and ensure accurate reporting of turnover and input VAT
• Work alongside the Treasury team to monitor VAT payments and refunds
• Provide support during VAT and customs audits, working closely with the Tax department

Your profile:

• 2-3 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, or Tax, either in-house or within a tax advisory firm
• Eager to learn and open to occasional travel
• Fluent in English and German, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with NetSuite/Oracle is an advantage

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.

Buyer Raw Materials
Zurich, Switzerland

EMEA Recruitment is supporting a global leader in the FMCG space in its search for a Buyer Raw Materials to strengthen their procurement team in Zurich.

In this role, you will take ownership of sourcing and managing raw materials, ensuring cost-effective procurement while maintaining quality and supply continuity. You will work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive sourcing strategies, optimise costs, and mitigate risks across the supply chain.

As Buyer Raw Materials the key responsibilities include:

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for raw materials, with specific commodity touch points on Oils, Emulsifiers and other raw materials linked to the Food & Beverage space
• Identify and evaluate suppliers, negotiating contracts and terms to optimise cost, quality, and service
• Monitor market trends, risks and opportunities - acting in a trading capacity to ensure market changes can be mitigated
• Manage supplier relationships, ensuring compliance with company policies, sustainability goals, and risk management frameworks
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging data and insights to enhance procurement processes

Your Profile:

• Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of procurement experience, ideally within raw materials sourcing in the Food & Beverages or Chemicals industries
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills, with a strategic and analytical mindset
• Experience in risk management, cost modelling, and supplier governance frameworks
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence cross-functional teams
• Fluent in English; German or another European language is a plus

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a forward-thinking organisation. If you are passionate about procurement and ready for a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.

• Working with the head of Finance and Plant Managers to establish and maintain internal controls
• Coordinate financial performance, monthly reporting and analysis
• Financial planning - medium-long term planning
• Monthly closing - for the plant in line with IFRS
• Business partnering - advising directors and managers on cost saving initiatives and operational strategies

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent
• 5 years\' experience in similar roles (Senior Financial Controller, Plant Controller, Manufacturing Controller, Cost Controller) 
• Strong SAP
• Fluent English (Dutch preferred but not essential)
• Based locally to Tilburg, within a 40km radius/happy to commute