Rob Barten Email & Phone Number

Schiphol-Rijk

Back in electronics! NetApp provides higly specialized/customized mass data storage solutions through a dedicated distributors network all over the globe.The equipment is sold with unique software which makes a difference in high speed data transmission,security and reliability.I'm responsible for VAT compliance of 20 entities throughout EMEA and take care of operational CIT compliance. All related tasks like review, approval and payment of VAT returns prepared by third party… Show more Back in electronics! NetApp provides higly specialized/customized mass data storage solutions through a dedicated distributors network all over the globe.The equipment is sold with unique software which makes a difference in high speed data transmission,security and reliability.I'm responsible for VAT compliance of 20 entities throughout EMEA and take care of operational CIT compliance. All related tasks like review, approval and payment of VAT returns prepared by third party service providers as well as GL account reconciliations, contact with several competent VAT authorities, compliance process streamline, improvement in data analysis, ERP system enhancements and VAT archiving improvements are issues which kept me busy the past period.Looking forward, VAT compliance will certainly be part of my future work as well as assisting our new Tax Manager with execution and driving of projects we need to run. Show less

Maarssen

Amsterdam

Interim VAT analyst at Equinix EMEA BV, European HQ of Equinix, a company who provides internet/network connections and data center services. Support of VAT compliance manager with daily tasks in: - Preparation data for VAT returns - 8th directive claims - Analyses GL entries made on VAT accounts - Analysis of AP and AR entries.

Rotterdam

- Managing VAT compliance for two NL entities with 20 VAT registrations throughout Europe and NL compliance for 4 non-NL entities.- Prepare and file VAT returns, ECSL’s and Intrastat declarations.- Review preparations team members- Develop and support use of PwC Encompass tool, tool meant to manage and monitor VAT reporting due dates and to serve as compliance related database for global tax management.- Audit assistance, prepare drafts, provide info for explanatory letters to… Show more - Managing VAT compliance for two NL entities with 20 VAT registrations throughout Europe and NL compliance for 4 non-NL entities.- Prepare and file VAT returns, ECSL’s and Intrastat declarations.- Review preparations team members- Develop and support use of PwC Encompass tool, tool meant to manage and monitor VAT reporting due dates and to serve as compliance related database for global tax management.- Audit assistance, prepare drafts, provide info for explanatory letters to serviceproviders (big4 companies), who create definite explanations to tax authorities.- Continuous support and advise to execution and AP department in order to raise VAT awareness and quality of system entries. Training for these departments in absence of the VAT coordinator (indirect tax manager).- Managing technical aspects of automation of VAT return preparation work by developing “clever” Excel VAT return workbooks together with a big4 service provider, in which VAT (related) returns can be prepared, GL and stocks are reconciled and logical sanity checks are built in. - Build and maintain a VAT compliance archive (Sharepoint- Responsible for monthly reconciliation VAT returns – BS VAT accounts. Show less

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

I was reponsible for all countries/entities from mid 2010 until mid 2011, this was at the cost of quality. I remained reponsible for the WE countries with assistance of a Russia based collegue. Eastern Europe and Africa was taken over by a direct collegue also based in the Netherlands. Description of my work and responsibilities:- Managing VAT compliance WE and related reporting processes EMEA- Review VAT returns prepared by external service providers 14 entities based in WE-… Show more I was reponsible for all countries/entities from mid 2010 until mid 2011, this was at the cost of quality. I remained reponsible for the WE countries with assistance of a Russia based collegue. Eastern Europe and Africa was taken over by a direct collegue also based in the Netherlands. Description of my work and responsibilities:- Managing VAT compliance WE and related reporting processes EMEA- Review VAT returns prepared by external service providers 14 entities based in WE- Ensured timely filing and payment of VAT and ESL returns, no penalties, 1200 returns filed past three years- Management and development of VAT reporting processes and tools, all EMEA- Audit assistance, preparation analysis and draft responses to tax authorities for Indirect tax Manager, WE- Track reclaims, reduce VAT pressure on working capital, all EMEA- Monthly reporting to Global Indirect tax Manager VAT positions, all EMEA- Development of efficient tools and controls to trace the VAT positions of the filed VAT returns, all EMEA- Development of tools and controls to keep track of the workflows related to VAT and ESL filings, all EMEA- VAT advise for new business processes to be established, WE - Developed a VAT compliance archive to store all relevant files and communications with service providers, all EMEA- Managed and if necessary execution VAT return to BS reconciliations, trace and track of aged items, WE- Built bridges to other relevant departments like accounting, trade compliance, CMR teams, GL teams - Continuous VAT and booking advices for the far East based AP department, all EMEA- Main developer of the booking structure of VAT entries in the new IT release (SAP), assistance with development of extremely differentiated tax code system to manage VAT in SAP, WE- Sparring partner for Indirect tax Manager in respect of approach tax authorities, prioritizing VAT issues to be solved, budget issues serviceproviders and any other occurring issues Show less

Utrecht Area, Netherlands

Site administrator/business analist at Arcadis Aqumen facility management.Registration and analysis of facility costs and revenues of approximately 200 NS (Nederlandse Spoorwegen) sites throughout the Netherlands.Left the company at own request May 2010 to join Lenovo.

Breukelen, Netherlands

VAT administration for the European import firm for Caddilac, Corvette and Hummer with dealers in and outside the EC. - VAT compliance eight VAT registrations in EU countries- Incompany support VAT and customs issues.- Preparation VAT and Intrastat returns (FR/DE/BE/NL/SE/GB/NO/CH)Unfortunally and much to my regret the company went bankrupt in March 2009

Vat

VAT module at Faculty of Law. Didn't join final test, planned to resume February 2014

Mba

Moderne Bedrijfs Administratie. Highly respected study for people who wants to make career in finance departments of larger firms. Passed.

Vat In Practice

Two days college about VAT issues in Europe, case studies, very much information needed for EC and EC to non EC transactions regarding.

Education record

MMO-C. School for entrepreneurs in small and middle sized firms. Scope on how small and middle sized companies work, their finance.