Tax Specialist

  • Category: Finance & Procurement
  • Location: Kaunas, LT

NKT, a leading cable producer with Headquarters in Denmark, is seeking a skilled Tax Specialist to join our Tax team in Kaunas and navigate the complexities of tax regulations and accounting practices with us. This is an opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and high quality. You will report to the Senior Tax Manager and work closely with our tax team in Kaunas, Lithuania, with occasional travel required.

What can you expect from the position?
As a Tax Specialist, you will oversee our company's compliance with tax laws and regulations while optimizing our tax strategies. Your tasks will be to:

  • Maintain general and tax accounting and bookkeeping in compliance with local, international, and industry-specific accounting standards.
  • Participate in VAT-related period-close procedures to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
  • Collaborate with the VAT outsourcing compliance partner to establish, develop, and optimize VAT compliance processes.
  • Manage compliance activities related to VAT, including foreign VAT collection, audits, authority audits, and statistical reporting, in coordination with outsourcing partners.
  • Ensure proper configuration and maintenance of VAT and Intrastat reporting processes within the ERP system.

What do we expect from the candidate?
We are looking for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in international environment. You should be engaged, with effective problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate complex tax concepts clearly. Your precision in accuracy and compliance will be essential in this role. You also have:

  • A degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
  • 2-3 years of experience in tax accounting and reporting, especially if gained from a Shared Services organization or a major company.
  • Knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems.
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, particularly MS Excel.
  • Understanding of internal controls and risk management practices.
  • Fluent in English.

What do we offer you in return?

We offer you a modern office at Kauno Dokas with workplace where your knowledge and experience matters and also one full of challenges, opportunities, and potential. In addition, we are offering:

  • Opportunity to be a part of the global team.
  • Interesting challenges and tasks, learning opportunities.
  • Private health insurance.
  • Additional 4 days of paid holidays.
  • Hybrid work model.
  • Flexible working hours.
  • Tai chi classes on a regular basis.
  • Company-funded access to Linkedin Learning platform.
  • Free parking next to the office.

Salary range for this position is from 2800 Eur to 3200 Eur Gross.


Contact and application
NKT is committed to fostering a diverse organization and a culture where people from different backgrounds can thrive and are inspired to perform at their best. We believe that a diverse organization enables sustainable performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture makes for a better place to work. Please apply at our website. Please note that we are reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and close the process when we find the right match. The sooner you apply, the better are your chances.If you have any questions, please contact HR Specialist Ugnė Šidlauskė, Tel: +370 612 11105.

We are looking forward to receiving your application.

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About NKT
At NKT, we are all Connectors. We connect to develop leading technologies that enable the world’s transition to renewable energy - and we stay connected to grow as people and professionals. As a company, NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and takes centre stage as the world moves towards green energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling sustainable energy transmission. NKT is headquartered in Denmark and employs 5.000 people. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 2.6 billion in 2023. We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com

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