EMEA Tax Expert

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In one sentence

Responsible for ensuring compliance and supporting tax related projects for all taxes for all of your allocated entities

What will your job look like?

• You will be responsible for handling tax-related matters with scope covering all taxes – corporate, VAT, employment taxes and all other taxes arising in each jurisdiction
• You will ensure all compliance deadlines are identified and adhered to for all taxes.
• You will prepare and submit annual corporate tax returns in conjunction with local advisors in various jurisdictions.
• You will ensure proper supporting files are prepared to support all tax returns
• You will calculate and ensure timely payment of taxes and liaise with local advisers where applicable and finance departments to make necessary payments.
• You will be responsible for providing input and advice to other departments for all tax related matters including finance and accounting teams, HR, treasury, legal etc.
• You will review annual tax provision calculation and disclosures for inclusion in statutory accounts.
• You will act as initial liaison with Payroll and HR departments for tax / social security related queries (Salary, benefits, share options, overseas employees, contractors vs employees)
• You will prepare and file stock option return forms.
• You will assist the European Tax Manager in reviewing quarterly tax packs for purposes of tax provisioning and FIN 48 reporting to HQ for SEC reporting.
• You will assist with tax audits.
• You will prepare necessary foreign VAT reclaims
• You will prepare and file PAYE settlement agreements (UK) and payment of taxes in this regard.
• You will review forms P11D in conjunction with the payroll department.
• You will generally assist in all other tax aspects arising within the group across all taxes. This will include tax planning opportunities, group reorganisations and rationalisation, group financing, transfer pricing, R&D tax credit claims, WHT, efficient use of FTC’s and maximising DTR position etc.
• You will form part of a team of European Tax Experts based in Dublin, reporting to the European Tax Manager also in Dublin.  Overall the team is responsible for approximately 60 entities in 30 jurisdictions.

All you need is...

• 4-6 years’ experience in Irish corporate taxes, VAT and employment taxes is essential
• Qualified ACA / AITI with a broad base in tax.
• Knowledge of other European tax regimes will also be considered advantageous.
• Good communication skills and the ability to liaise with other non-tax professionals
• Ability to work in a dynamic high performance environment.
• Some minimal travel may be required.
• Knowledge in SAP accounting system an advantage advantage

Why you will love this job?

• You will join a truly global company in a role with international exposure.
• You will gain knowledge in tax practices across the EMEA region.
• The position covers a wide range of responsibilities and scope in a dynamic and fast paced environment thereby offering unique learning experiences.