Processing Tax activities in the Finance Shared Service Centre.

Description

• Complete and submit monthly, quarterly and annual tax-related statistical reports and VAT tax returns for all countries managed by the FSSC;
• Prepare necessary paperwork for Corporate Income Tax payments and returns;
• Recommend tax strategies that align with business goals;
• Interact with Local stakeholders and consultants to provide all necessary information required to support the submission of direct and other local specific tax returns;
• Identify and execute efficiency improvements;
• Prepare and support ad-hoc requests from external or internal customers in close cooperation with other departments (e.g. tax inspections);
• Provide support related to annual and interim audits in close cooperation with other departments and auditors;
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial information, to internal or external parties, including group accounting, auditors and authorities (e.g. tax authorities);
• Support in the preparation of financial statements and tax declarations;
• Ensure compliance with all internal and external accounting standards, laws and regulations, policies and procedures;
• Ensure a proper documentation of work procedures is kept up to date, namely, in accordance with Standard process Model;
• Balance sheet reconciliations and account maintenance;
• Perform accounts reviews and provide explanations of variances;
• Support planning, monitoring and coordination of closing process;
• Coordinate or execute projects related to accounting and reporting.

Profile

• 3+ years of work experience in GL;
• Bachelor degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance or similar field;
• Experience in preparation of financial closings and fillings;
• Experience as a Tax Accountant, Tax Analyst or Tax Preparer;
• Knowledge of IFRS;
• Knowledge of accounting standards in one of the following GAAPs: Portugal,Germany, Austria, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Switzerland or Poland;
• Deep knowledge of VAT, SII report, Intrastat, EC Sales List, CIT and other European mandatory tax forms;
• Knowledge in Internal Controls and/or SOX compliance preferred;
• Experience within a Shared Services Centre environment and transitions preferred.
• Good knowledge of English and another European language (German, French,Polish and Dutch preferred);
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and MS Office, namely advanced MS Excel knowledge;
• Strong Team Work skills
• Good analytical, planning and organisation skills;
• Keen attention to detail.

Job Offer

A great opportunity for professional growth!