Meet Barbara
Barbara Bogaert is a senior international tax expert with blended Big Four and in-house experience across VAT, international corporate income tax, and tax accounting under IFRS and US GAAP. She has worked extensively with US multinational companies in complex, matrix organisations across EMEA, including Switzerland.
Known for her hands-on, pragmatic approach, Barbara combines strong technical expertise with clear communication and a solid understanding of how tax, finance, and business operations intersect. She supports leadership teams and cross-functional stakeholders with practical solutions that work in real-world environments.
“I help CFOs and Tax Leaders bridge senior-level in-house capability gaps, enabling them to move forward confidently without adding headcount.”
Typical situations I support
Services
Senior in-house tax support delivered on an interim and project basis — pragmatic, hands-on, and fully integrated into your organisation.
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VAT Expertise - Senior Interim VAT Support
Senior interim VAT leadership to cover temporary resource gaps and peak workloads. Barbara integrates seamlessly into lean in-house teams, delivering immediate, practical support.
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Interim VAT support with senior in-house expertise
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Close collaboration with tax, finance, and operations
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VAT treatment for cross-border goods and services (AP/AR) across EMEA
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VAT Risk & Opportunity Assessment
Clear insight into VAT exposures, optimisation potential, and process gaps, with a strong focus on audit readiness and control frameworks.
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VAT health checks covering risks, opportunities, and process gaps
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Audit readiness and control framework assessment
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VAT Project Support
Hands-on support for VAT transformation initiatives, from process optimisation to technology implementation.
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VAT process mapping, optimisation, and automation
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ERP and tax engine design, implementation, and testing
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Input VAT recovery documentation and VAT registrations across EMEA
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E-invoicing, real-time reporting, and transition to outsourced compliance
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Corporate Income Tax (CIT) Expertise - Senior Interim CIT Support
Temporary senior coverage for corporate income tax and tax accounting matters, delivered with a strong in-house mindset.
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Interim CIT support with senior in-house experience
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Tax accounting under IFRS and US GAAP
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Pillar Two implementation and impact analysis
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Cross-functional collaboration with legal, finance, and supply chain
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Transformation & Tax Technology Projects
Barbara acts as the bridge between tax and the wider organisation, ensuring tax requirements are effectively embedded in transformation and technology initiatives, without overengineering or unnecessary complexity.
Why Work with Barbara
Barbara combines Big4 and in-house tax experience across VAT, corporate income tax, and tax accounting. She brings a senior, hands-on, and pragmatic approach, focused on delivering results in complex, multinational environments.
Clients value Barbara for:
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Blended expertise across VAT, CIT, and tax accounting
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Big4 and senior in-house tax background
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EMEA and multinational experience
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Clear communication with tax and non-tax stakeholders
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Strong project leadership and cross-functional collaboration
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Multilingual working capability: English, French, German, Dutch
Ways of Working:
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Independent, senior-level support on an interim or project basis
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Clearly defined scope, deliverables, and timelines, with flexibility to extend
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Fast integration into existing teams, processes, and tools
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Solution-oriented delivery with clear communication and regular updates
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Smooth handover and knowledge transfer, including training of junior team members
Let's Connect
Get in touch with Barbara Bogaert to embark on a journey toward a more streamlined and effective approach to your company's tax matters.
