Introduction
Welcome to VAT INSIGHT. As the founder I would like to introduce myself as a VAT specialist with over 15 years of inhouse (multinational companies) experience. I am an expert in VAT related activities with a focus on supply chain and process improvement and being able to ‘get things done’ swiftly and efficiently. I combine my experience and can-do mentality with a sharp practical view, to effectively manage both the risks and opportunities surrounding indirect tax for corporates all over the world with the aim of doing business in Europe. VAT management can be a very complex jigsaw puzzle. Let me support your business and solve VAT issues for you.
VAT INSIGHT is available to you in the following roles:
VAT specialist
Empowering your Tax manager
The world of VAT is both technical and complex. Very few companies possess the level of expertise and experience required to manage VAT like I can. In this role, I offer my support to the resident Tax Manager or Finance Director as your temporary inhouse VAT specialist.
I provide the expertise and tax technical insight required to reduce costs and even achieve a competitive advantage. I am experienced and proficient in all VAT related activities, ranging from supply chain optimization and managing VAT (related) projects including training, to managing entire VAT audits. I can also support your organization in a practical way, by preparing and submitting VAT returns, whilst helping you to stay ahead of the continuous regulation changes in Europe.
Interim VAT manager
Taking responsibility for your VAT management
I will take on the role of interim VAT Manager, to guide your company through the technical and complex world of VAT. It is my pleasure to take on the responsibility of managing your VAT and supply your company with sustainable VAT solutions for all of your businesses.
I am experienced and proficient in all VAT related activities, ranging from supply chain optimization to managing VAT audits. And from preparing and submitting VAT returns to helping you stay ahead of regulation changes all over the world. In this role, I work with the businesses and corporate functions to identify VAT risks and opportunities. I also provide input into global policies for indirect tax compliance and reporting and develop and document indirect tax process and procedures.
Make use of my VAT expertise in cross border transactions
With over 15 years of experience in both a ‘big 4’ company and multinationals, I have a very solid knowledge of the VAT regulations of EMEA countries. Not only do I ensure that everything is VAT compliant, I am fully committed to finding the best possible and most efficient solution for your specific company. Every business is different, so as far as I’m concerned, there are no ‘standard’ solutions. I am offering tailor made solutions, that are fully suited to your company’s needs.
Improvement of processes (VAT related) and controls
I study all the elements in your supply chain and processes (accounts payable, accounts receivable, VAT returns) thoroughly, to offer you a solution that guarantees maximum efficiency and, by extension, reduces costs. I will advise you on how to restructure and optimize your supply chain and processes. I take great pride in optimizing this part of your business and rooting out unnecessary VAT loss throughout the chain. Cutting costs can even offer your company a competitive advantage.
Avoid risks and let me perform a Master data cleanup
Data is essential to a compliant process. It also plays a very important role in VAT management. A lack of good data, ranging from VAT rates of different countries to simple invoices details, can lead to severe problems, such as being non-compliant to legal and VAT regulations. I am both experienced and proficient in the process of master data cleanup. I dig deep to find shortfalls and / or inconsistencies in master data or corresponding transactional data. I then define measures to improve the data quality. Cleaning up data is a vital step in optimizing your company’s VAT management.
Services (a.o.)
Manage and optimize indirect tax compliance in Europe, preparation and submitting of VAT returns, EC Sales Listing. Manage VAT audits in European countries.
Provide VAT advice and trainings internally to local controllers and other business stakeholders. Be a technical resource for the tax group.
Identify indirect tax risks and opportunities and develop mitigation procedures. Be involved in cross border (indirect) tax projects
Process improvement including documenting VAT related processes & internal controls.
Contribute to VAT related cross-functional projects and further develop the effectiveness of the Indirect Tax structure.
Ensuring the integrity of IT systems (SAP) for VAT purposes. Being involved in implementing new VAT Tools.
Assisting the Head of Tax with VAT and other indirect tax projects including the design of a compliance process in Europe.
Stay abreast of regulatory changes in different jurisdictions, with a main focus on EU.
About
VAT INSIGHT was founded three years ago by me, Jane Tjin A Lien. I have over 15 years of experience as a VAT Specialist for several corporates who are active in different European countries. Besides that, I have worked for a ‘Big4’ company and have a great knowledge of many issues related to and touching VAT, in EMEA, mainly Europe.
I take great pride in my work. VAT regulations are technical and complex around the globe. Even for companies with dedicated VAT specialist, it is very time-consuming to manage all VAT topics by themselves. No matter how big a company is, almost all of them still have gaps in their processes or knowledge. And quite frankly, there is a lot to be gained by tailor made VAT solutions – and even more to lose when your company is not VAT compliant. I help my clients to optimize and streamline any VAT related processes and issues. In doing so, I can even offer them a competitive edge.”