Lucía Barcala
Pontevedra,SPAIN
Summary
Responsible EMEA Indirect Tax Manager with more than 7 years of experience on VAT compliance in EMEA and APAC jurisdictions, currently looking for an Indirect Tax compliance Manager role.
Hardworking and diligent with a good knowledge of the Indirect Tax legislation. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
EMEA Indirect Tax Manager
RS Group PLC - AMIDATA S.A.
Alcobendas, Madrid
11.2023 - Current
- Ownership of the EMEA VAT compliance process and controls, including timely management and review of the monthly return process.
- Reviewing and approving VAT treatment of new income streams, transactions and contracts.
- Providing advice on business activity and projects to internal business functions as required to ensure projects are delivered compliantly and tax efficiently.
- Identifying opportunities to optimise the group's cash position through tax initiatives, timely compliance and appropriate planning.
- Managing external advisors, scoping advice and negotiating fees. Sourcing and managing the delivery of external advice, ensuring advice is implemented correctly and projects are seen through to completion.
- Proactively monitoring changes in legislation and identifying the need for in-depth projects to support business and compliance requirements.
- Identifying the need for and delivering training to stakeholder departments to ensure relevant knowledge and awareness of tax sensitive issues.
- Managing indirect tax correspondence with HMRC/Tax Authorities including VAT group registrations, HMRC/Tax Authority audits, quarterly calls and annual BRR meetings.
Global Indirect Tax Senior Analyst
ROOFOODS LTD (DELIVEROO)
LONDON
01.2021 - 11.2023
- Preparation of VAT / GST compliance materials for external advisors, including queryresolutions to ensure the accuracy of tax returns;
- Review of VAT, ECSL, Intrastat and Annual returns, work papers and payments makingsure that the company timely pays and correctly collects the amounts of VAT / GST globally;
- Mapping of VAT processes identifying areas for improvement, working closely withthe NetSuite, FinReps and FinOps teams to raise tax awareness, improve processcontrols and review AP and AR postings;
- Analysis work to determine claimable and non-claimable VAT for invoices withdetailed or non-standard VAT treatments and improve the automation level of thebusiness.
- Analysis to determine potential non-compliant vendors or transactions;
- Detailed analysis work to determine the existing and potential new income streams aswell as the right tax treatment. Support on Italian SDI e-invoicing and Spanish SII;
- Preparation and submission of successful historic VAT claims across differentjurisdictions: Germany, The Netherlands, United Arabic Emirates, Spain;
- Support on month-end VAT account reconciliations and internal and external audits;
- Preparation and delivery of regular VAT trainings to the relevant stakeholders (mainlyFinReps and FinOps teams), presenting the basics of VAT, VAT invoicing and recoveryprocess;
- Liaise with and manage the working relationship with the relevant Tax Authorities during routine audits and ad-hoc enquiries;
- Work on ad-hoc projects with the Finance, Legal, Treasury and Marketing teams.
SENIOR VAT ANALYST
Amazon UK Services Ltd
LONDON
11.2019 - 12.2020
- Preparation of EU VAT returns and related filings, such as ECL or SAF-T reports;
- Preparation of month-end VAT account reconciliations;
- Preparation and submission of historic VAT claims;
- Provision of internal audit support, including data analysis;
- Mapping of VAT processes identifying areas for improvement;
- Work on the PL VAT compliance in-housing project.
JUNIOR VAT ANALYST
Marosa VAT SLU
Vigo, Pontevedra
11.2018 - 11.2019
- Preparation, review and submission of European VAT returns, related tax obligations as well as tax technology obligations (SAF-T or VAT ledgers) across Europe;
- Preparation and submission of VAT refund claims for EU and non-EU companies (8th, 13th Directives and bad debt recovery).
- Preparation and submission of VAT registrations across EU countries as well as advice on the need of registration. Advice on chartering industry operating in Spain, Italy or France.
- Liaise with ad-hoc enquiries and inspections received from the relevant Tax Authorities.
Education
Degree of Law
University of Santiago De Compostela
Santiago de Compostela 09.2013 - 06.2017
Master of Laws - LLM Tax Law
University of Deusto
Bilbao, Biscay 09.2017 - 07.2018
Skills
- Proactive and responsible attitude
- SAP and Oracle use
- Indirect tax compliance
- VAT legislation knowledge
- Accounting software use
- Bookkeeping knowledge
- Tax strategy development
- Critical thinking capabilities
- Familiarity with ERP systems
- Audit compliance understanding
- Business partner liaison
- Negotiation mastery
- Advanced Excel
- Attention to detail
- Resilient temperament
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Native
Portuguese
Intermediate
Timeline
EMEA Indirect Tax Manager
RS Group PLC - AMIDATA S.A.
11.2023 - Current
Global Indirect Tax Senior Analyst
ROOFOODS LTD (DELIVEROO)
01.2021 - 11.2023
SENIOR VAT ANALYST
Amazon UK Services Ltd
11.2019 - 12.2020
JUNIOR VAT ANALYST
Marosa VAT SLU
11.2018 - 11.2019
Master of Laws - LLM Tax Law
University of Deusto
09.2017 - 07.2018
Degree of Law
University of Santiago De Compostela
09.2013 - 06.2017
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