Senior Tax Analyst

Career Area:

Finance

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

The Senior Tax Analyst - as part of the VAT team - plays a key role in ensuring VAT compliance and contributes to the evolution of the future team towards standardized and digitalized indirect Tax solution for Solar Turbines.

What will be your tasks/responsibilities?

• Timely preparation and submission of VAT returns on a monthly/quarterly/annual basis and coordination for claim-back of foreign VAT if applicable
• Complete VAT control checklists on a weekly/monthly/quarterly basis as appropriate
• Perform various accounting tasks regarding EAME VAT: analyze VAT transactions, filing of VAT returns in EAME countries, preparation and recording of accounting entries relating to VAT accounts, organizing, tracking, and maintaining records of tax/VAT payments
• Reconcile Balance Sheet accounts in multi company currency environment
• Deal professionally and efficiently with VAT enquiries from internal and external business partners
• Provide VAT advice to the business and work with other departments (AP/AR) on VAT issues that arise to provide solutions in line with fiscal compliance. Involved in VAT aspects of various projects.
• Ensuring VAT compliance and identifying risk to minimize VAT liabilities and compliance issues
• Liaises with internal VAT partners & ensures correct mapping of VAT codes & correct coding of all postings from ERPLN
• Assisting with VAT audits and routine queries from various Tax authorities in EAME
• Keep up to date on changes in VAT legislation & ensure timely implementation of new rules that impact Solar Turbines
• Contribute actively to improve the KPIs around Indirect Tax.
• Look for opportunities in simplification and digitalization of end-to-end process
• Work on challenging, low to medium risk issues, make decisions and recommendations as appropriate and escalate as necessary to supervisor.
• Collaborate with external VAT partners as necessary.
• Performs other job-related duties specified by the Employer.

Who are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in finance / accounting required with tax orientation preferred or equivalent experience
• Experience with Accounting and International VAT reporting at least 3 years (expertise in Italian VAT matters would be an asset)
• Strong organizational skills to meet critical deadlines
• High initiative for process improvements to increase efficiency
• Effective communication skills, both verbally and written
• Ability to perform a quality work independently as an individual contributor and in teams of international organization
• English language skill is a must / other language(s) is a bonus (preferably Italian)
• Experienced with excel
• Accounting Certification is an asset

Posting Dates:

December 15, 2025 - January 14, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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