Damaris G. Email & Phone Number

Amsterdam Area

As Director of VAT Compliance and outsourcing, I ensure our clients comply with EU VAT regulations while also strategically managing VAT compliance-related outsourcing initiatives.My responsibilities include:• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategies to optimize VAT processes, minimize tax liabilities;• Monitor VAT compliance: Ensure accurate and timely VAT reporting, compliance with EU VAT regulations and identification of potential risks.• Outsourcing management: Oversee the outsourcing of VAT compliance services, including selecting the right partner, negotiating contracts, and ensuring the quality and efficiency of outsourcing services.• Team Leader: Lead and manage VAT professionals, providing guidance, support, and training to ensure VAT compliance standards are met.• Communication: collaborate with colleagues, external partners, and tax authorities to resolve VAT-related issues, advise, and ensure effective communication.• Client Management: assist potential clients by explaining Dutch and European VAT regulations, identify possible tax risks for clients and ensure timely communication with advisers on client tax matters.

As an Indirect Tax specialist i have practical and extensive experience in the business world and a consultancy firm. I am up to date in terms of European VAT laws, and regulations and provide immediate added value.Via our company we also work on short term indirect tax assignments which usually last between 3 and 12 months, and allow companies to transfer skills, knowledge and resources quickly and cost effectively, providing a quick response to business needs.

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Tasks:• Collaborate with Sr. VAT Manager and tax team with projects. • Assist with VAT checks and related administrative tasks.• Prepare VAT related manuals and country specific articles.• Ensure accurate and timely submission of tax filings in EU member states, effectively managing VAT compliance monthly.• Assist with the comprehensive review of Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) invoices concerning EU member states.• Execute seamless reconciliation of the VAT general ledger with VAT reports and returns and I initiated VAT payments and diligently monitored VAT refund processes in EU member states.

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nederland

• Collaborated with Sr. VAT Manager and tax team with projects. • Assisted with VAT checks and related administrative tasks.• Prepared VAT related manuals and country specific articles.• Ensured accurate and timely submission of tax filings in EU member states, effectively managing VAT compliance monthly.• Assisted with the comprehensive review of Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) invoices concerning EU member states.• Executed seamless reconciliation of the VAT general ledger with VAT reports and returns and I initiated VAT payments and diligently monitored VAT refund processes in EU member states.

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nederland

Assisted Sr Global VAT Manager with VAT compliance, projects and VAT updates.

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nederland

• Project management, monitor and maintain global tax compliance on indirect tax;• Ensure compliance with local indirect tax rules and regulations;• Contribute to tax awareness and appreciation;• Coordination and implementation responsibilities in relation to new indirect tax laws;• Answer daily ad-hoc tax issues;• Coordination with outside counsel; • Review and approval of EMEA VAT compliance;

Amsterdam En Omgeving, Nederland

Interim assignment providing support to the Indirect Tax team and Compliance Manager EMEA with the preparation of the Indirect Tax compliance administrative obligations for all Equinix legal entities in the EMEA Equinix countries.

As the Indirect Tax Accountant, I assisted with VAT strategies for Netherlands-based entities with diverse EU VAT registrations. Collaborated closely with the Coordinator Indirect Tax on projects;Offered comprehensive support in VAT and customs domains, ensuring compliance and optimization.

Capelle Aan Den Ijssel, Provincie Zuid-Holland, Nederland

• Provided VAT advice and training to US based stakeholders and assisted VAT manager with maintaining the overall tax control framework. • Provided cross functional VAT training courses.• Was regularly in contact with different EU tax authorities. • Responsible for output tax code determination in the ERP system affecting the supply chain in member states. • Ensured that the EMEA VAT compliance process was dealt with accurately. I prepared, analyzed, and executed internal controls and submitted EU VAT returns, EU Sales Listings, and Intrastat reports in different EU member states monthly.

Rotterdam

• Managed VAT-related projects and ensured EMEA VAT compliance in different EU countries on a monthly basis. • Reporting directly to the VAT manager, I contributed to the successful implementation of a new supply chain company in ERP systems affecting member states. • Maintained regular communication with different EU tax authorities concerning the VAT registration change of the supply chain company.• Additionally, I delivered regular VAT advice to cross-functional teams.• I conducted internal VAT training sessions.

Rotterdam En Omgeving, Nederland

As the VAT compliance Manager I was responsible for the management of the compliance team and oversee their performance of project tasks. Furthermore, I was responsible for maintaining existing client relationships and servicing new clients.Subsequently I had the following responsibilities: preparing and submitting Dutch VAT returns, Intrastat reports, EC Sales Listings and contributing to VAT related cross-functional projects. I worked together with relevant teams within the company (General Ledger, Procurement, and Supply Chain amongst others) and provided support and advice to other teams. I also had to prepare and analyze supportive documentation for VAT audits and answered queries from tax authorities concerning VAT filings in a timely manner. I have worked together with the tax consulting team where I have learned to identify VAT issues and worked together with the tax consultants preparing VAT advice for clients. Furthermore, I assisted with the management of client billing.I was also independently responsible for advising and informing potential clients about opportunities regarding supply chain trading in the Netherlands. I also provided advisory services regarding Dutch tax representation to numerous clients. Attended "BDO International VAT conferences" in 2010 - 2012 - 2013

Rotterdam En Omgeving, Nederland

• Prepared VAT related reports monthly. • Actively participated in VAT audits for clients, ensuring full compliance with regulations. • Oversaw the process of VAT recovery and refunds for foreign clients, along with handling travel and expenses claims.