Cüneyt T.-Indirect Tax Technology Specialist | VAT/GST Content & Tax Automation
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Tax Analyst
Vertex Inc.
- Research and analyse new VAT/GST legislation across 30+ jurisdictions (EU and international) and implement it as structured tax content in Vertex O Series: rates, taxability rules, HS code mappings, and client-specific categories.
- Delivered full support-country integrations for Chad, Botswana, Togo, and Gibraltar ahead of schedule, including a 2,500+ category taxability classification project for Togo.
- Co-led the Supply with Installation situs project spanning 31 EU jurisdictions, designing place-of-supply decision logic in collaboration with engineering teams.
- Developed AI-powered internal tools (PolyText Translator, adopted by the Content Group team; Situs Spec Automation Tool, ~350 hours/year in documented time savings) using Claude Code and Python.
- Analyzed major legislative reforms (e.g., Botswana VAT Act 2026) and translated them into actionable content changes for enterprise clients.
Tax Analyst
Vertex Inc.
- Maintained and updated global VAT/GST content (rates, rules, jurisdictions) across 30+ countries in line with legislative changes; translated regulatory updates into system-ready tax rules.
- Performed content validation, testing, and quality assurance; supported internal stakeholders and customer-facing teams by resolving tax-related queries.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with engineers on place-of-supply logic, data quality, and system performance.
Tax Technology Associate
e-Bright
- Supported development of a Tax Technology training program covering digital transformation and data-driven workflows for tax professionals.
- Contributed to client-facing tax and technology projects.
Tax Trainee
Scotch & Soda
- Prepared transfer pricing reports for group companies and assisted the tax manager with VAT and other tax matters.
Legal Intern
TMF Group
- Prepared CRS/FATCA assessment reports, due diligence work, and CBA overview reports for MDR/DAC6 projects.
- Assisted with Country-by-Country reporting notifications, UBO registrations, and substance compliance health checks.
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Experienced in Information Technology, Professional Services, and Fashion.
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Experienced in Accounting, Finance, Quality Assurance, Product Development, Research and Development, and Legal.
Summary
International tax specialist with 6+ years of experience across tax technology, in-house, and tax & regulatory roles. 3.5+ years at Vertex Inc. translating VAT/GST legislation across 30+ jurisdictions into machine-readable tax content. Combines deep technical VAT expertise (place-of-supply rules, zero-rating vs. exemption, reverse charge) with hands-on automation skills, having built internal tools that save hundreds of hours annually. Experienced in cross-functional collaboration with engineering teams on tax determination logic.
Skills
- Tax Technology: Vertex O Series (Content Configuration, Taxability Mapping, Situs Logic), Tax Determination Systems.
- Automation & Ai: Python (Openpyxl, Data Processing), Claude Code, Github Copilot, Internal Tool Development, Large-Scale Excel Data Workflows.
- Vat/Gst Expertise: Place-Of-Supply Rules, Zero-Rating Vs. Exemption, Reverse Charge, Input Tax Recovery, Hs Code Classification.
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Education
Maastricht University
LLM · International and European Tax Law · Netherlands
Maastricht University
LLB · European Law School · Netherlands
Istanbul Bilgi University
MA · Cultural Studies · Turkey · 3.80/4.00
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Cüneyt is based in Groningen, Netherlands and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Cüneyt speaks the following languages: Turkish (Native), English (Advanced), Dutch (Elementary).
Cüneyt has at least 6 years of experience. During this time, Cüneyt has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 2 months. Note that Cüneyt may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Cüneyt would be well-suited for roles such as: Tax Analyst, Tax Technology Associate, Tax Trainee.
Cüneyt's most recent position is Tax Analyst at Vertex Inc..
In recent years, Cüneyt has worked for Vertex Inc., e-Bright, and Scotch & Soda.
Cüneyt is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Professional Services, and Fashion.
Cüneyt is most experienced in business areas like Accounting, Finance, and Quality Assurance. Cüneyt also has some experience in Product Development, Research and Development, and Legal.
Cüneyt has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Professional Services, and Fashion.
Cüneyt has recently worked in business areas like Accounting, Finance, and Quality Assurance.
Cüneyt holds a Master in International and European Tax Law from Maastricht University, a Master in Cultural Studies from Istanbul Bilgi University, a Bachelor in European Law School from Maastricht University and a Bachelor in Political Science from Fatih University.
Cüneyt is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.
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