Tax Manager

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Position of Tax Manager is a good possibility to start your career in Finance Department at multinational company with well-known brands.

Your role:

Contract Management and Business Support (40% of scope): 

• Review and validate local and intercompany contracts, ensuring proper application of tax rules, best practices, and consultants’ recommendations.
• Provide consultations to business functions and other departments on various tax issues, offering risk-oriented options for business initiatives.
• Support the business during contract negotiations with customers and suppliers.
• Facilitate various business activities (e.g., marketing events, incentive programs for customers and employees) from a tax perspective, in close cooperation with the legal department.

Financial, Tax, and Corporate Reporting (20% of scope): 

• Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements (F1, F2, F3, F4, F5), iXBRL taxonomy, and income tax declarations.
• Prepare annual transfer pricing reports and documentation with support from a BIG4 firm.
• Prepare corporate tax reports, including the Tax Workbook (Deferred taxes and Effective Tax Rate calculations), tax risk reports, and non-tax-deductible reports.
• Monitor and control the timely preparation and filing of other tax and statistical reports (e.g., VAT, pollution, transport).

People Management and Tax Team Activities (20% of scope):

• Lead and manage the local tax team, continuously improving quality and cultivating strong business partnerships.
• Communicate with shared service centers in Bratislava and Manila, as well as regional and corporate tax offices.
• Implement new tax initiatives from the corporate tax office and share best practices.

Coordination of Tax Authority Audits and Auditor Requests (10% of scope): 

• Provide answers and explanations for internal auditor requests (BIG4), tax authority letters, and queries from other state bodies.
• Facilitate the collection of supporting documents and provide them to respective state bodies.
• Correspond with regulatory authorities, ensuring timely responses to their letters and safeguarding the company's tax positions.

Other Corporate and Tax Activities (10% of scope):

• Conduct monthly closing activities in SAP.
• Support various projects.
• Create and maintain tax policies, procedures, and guidelines for accounting and tax departments, as well as other functions.
• Offer training and seminars for business and other functions on tax matters.
• Enhance personal professional and soft skills through training, webinars, and courses.
• Perform other ad-hoc activities.

Your skills:

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Audit, or Taxation (professional certificates are desirable).
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience in a similar position.
• Experience working in a multinational company is a significant advantage.
• Knowledge of the English language at an upper-intermediate level or higher.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel.
• Knowledge of SAP is a significant advantage.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Business-oriented attitude and a lifelong learning mindset.

We offer:

• An incredible opportunity to kickstart your career journey with Henkel.
• Permanent contract with competitive salary and regular reviews.
• Flexible hybrid work format, allowing you to work in the office two-three days each week.
• Engaging and dynamic tasks that empower you to expand your expertise within a professional team while cultivating a vast network.
• Collaboration within a strong and supportive team that is ready to assist you every step of the way.
• A thriving corporate culture that inspires and motivates you to achieve new heights.
• A competitive compensation and benefits package, featuring comprehensive medical coverage, a generous lunch allowance, and exciting annual bonuses.
• Top class office in the city center next to the metro Poshtova Ploshcha

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