Tax Specialist

PE Global are currently recruiting for a Tax Specialist on behalf of a leading multinational pharmaceutical company based in Leopardstown. This is an 11 month contract role.

Primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Prepare and review Indirect Tax returns for multiple jurisdictions globally;
• Ensuring VAT SOX and internal audit controls are adhered to;
• Act as key liaison between indirect tax and non-tax departments to raise VAT compliance profile, remedy tax issues at source and proactively manage risk;
• Actively monitor tax process and systems to ensure that that they are efficient, accurate, up to date and comply with current regulatory requirements;
• Identify and communicate opportunities to achieve end to end process improvements and coordinate implementation as needed;
• Keep abreast of changes to Indirect Tax legislation and potential impact on the company;
• Act as a contributor to develop the VAT knowledge and expertise within the team;

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance;
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a MNC tax function related to indirect taxes
• EMEA VAT Specialisation
• Fluent English required and other language an advantage;
• Track record demonstrating high standard of communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills required
• Microsoft Office & SAP experience with tax determination software an advantage;
• Problem solving and analytical skills with a proactive work ethic;
• Ability to work independently, capable of handling multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously;
• History of successful role and process optimisation results

Technical skills required: 

• Intermediate to Advanced PC skills (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Spotfire) required
• SAP experience desired with tax determination (Sabrix, Vertex) experience an advantage
• Comfortable in a high volume, deadline driven environment with emphasis on attention to detail and accuracy
• Willingness to generate and share ideas with a continuous improvement focus
• Ability to operate independently and navigate through change or uncertainty;
• Demonstrate flexibility in working roles, providing assistance to other colleagues in busy periods, by proactively making themselves available to support when required;

Please click the link below to apply, call Laura on 0214297900 or alternatively send an up to date CV Laura.obeirne@peglobal.net***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland***