| Description: | Our client, a US multinational in the medical sector are looking for a Tax Manager to join the corporate tax team based in Zurich, reporting to the Director of Tax, Europe. This position will provide additional support to the European region as well as to overall global corporate tax team
Role & Responsibilities:
-Regular contact with international tax and accounting personnel located locally, in the US or in the region.
-Prepare analyses and develops and presents arguments to defend company tax position on difficult tax audit issues.
-Conduct reviews of various foreign tax returns and reporting requirements with emphasis on complex tax returns.
-Provide tax and tax accounting support to international locations, including tax audit defense and tax planning.
-Conduct tax research and analysis on complex projects as assigned to assess the effect of the tax law on company’s operations and recommend appropriate course of action.
-Coordinate transfer pricing documentation for multiple countries.
-Identify and implement tax saving projects.
Profile:
University degree or equivalent in finance, accounting, or economics
6-9 years of experience in tax. Combination of public accounting and in-house experience is preferred
As this position will be heavily focused on tax compliance, tax audit coordination, and planning, the ideal candidate will have a demonstrated strength in financial analysis and must be familiar with the relationship between tax laws, accounting rules and business operations.
Fluency in a second European language (Italian, French, Spanish or German) is preferred.
The ideal candidate will have a proven strength/competency in Excel. In addition, a working knowledge of MS PowerPoint, MS Word, MS Access, JDE, Lotus Notes, Cognos and/or Hyperion would be a plus.
High energy, Self-starter with decision-making capabilities, Able to prioritize and work independently; Problem-solving oriented, Excellent communication skills, Able to research issues and reach competent conclusions, Comfortable presenting financial information to senior management and tax authorities, Thorough knowledge of accounting concepts and tax law; Able to interact with people from different functions and cultural background (culturally flexible), Able to handle confidential data, Team player, Positive, “can do” attitude, helping to inspire others, Able to focus on detailed data/analysis as well as the “big-picture”, Willingness to travel (10-20%).
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