VAT Compliance Analyst

Get to know The Pokémon Company International The Pokémon Company International manages the Pokémon property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing and marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children’s entertainment properties in the world.  Learn more online at corporate.pokemon.com and pokemon.com. Get to Know the Role Job Title: VAT Compliance Analyst Job Summary: Assists in the preparation, review, and maintenance of indirect tax compliance activities, including VAT/GST returns, tax records, tax schedules, and related tax reports across multiple international jurisdictions. Supports tax authority inquiries, cross-border transaction analysis, and VAT consulting initiatives related to international operations and business expansion. FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt People Manager: No   What You’ll Do Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual VAT/GST returns across multiple jurisdictions, including European Union countries, United Kingdom, Canada, and additional jurisdictions as business needs evolve Support related compliance filings such as EC Sales Lists, Intrastat, and e-invoicing obligations Reconcile VAT/GST return data to ERP systems and financial records Review VAT/GST treatment of cross-border transactions involving imports, exports, intra-EU movements, and other international supply chain flows Coordinate with external tax advisors and compliance providers regarding filings, technical matters, and audits Support responses to tax authority inquiries, VAT/GST audits, and data requests Assist with indirect tax registrations and ongoing compliance requirements in new jurisdictions Review invoices and transactional data to ensure compliance with local VAT/GST invoicing requirements Partner with accounting, logistics, sales, legal, procurement, and operations teams to resolve indirect tax issues Support implementation of e-invoicing, real-time reporting, and other indirect tax technology initiatives Assist with process improvement initiatives and ERP enhancements related to indirect tax reporting and automation Maintain documentation supporting indirect tax positions, compliance processes, and audit support files Support VAT consulting and advisory projects related to: International expansion initiatives New product launches and business models Supply chain and logistics changes Cross-border transaction structuring ERP and invoicing process changes Assist with research and analysis of evolving global VAT/GST regulations and assess operational impacts to the business Support other special projects and ad hoc indirect tax initiatives as needed What You’ll Bring Five (5) to seven (7) years of relevant professional experience or a demonstrated equivalent level of expertise Strong understanding of VAT/GST principles, including imports/expor...