This role will focus on tax reporting and compliance for the EMEA region. This position will be primarily responsible for local country tax reporting (non-US direct tax returns & tax accounting) as well as the international aspects of the US GAAP worldwide income tax provision. This position will also be responsible for supporting the US and international tax controversy teams on audits and the international tax team on the compliance and reporting aspects of projects (including M&A and integration). This position will be based in London, United Kingdom.
Primary Job Duties Include
* Responsible for non-US income tax return compliance
* Responsible for income tax accounting under US GAAP, IFRS/local GAAP
* Review tax planning ideas to determine impacts to worldwide tax provision
* Review international aspects of the companies worldwide provision
* Research effects of various international transactions
* Support international tax compliance and reporting aspects of mergers and acquisitions (due diligence and integration)
* Support US and international tax controversy teams on tax audits
* Drive process improvements and coordinate with Tax Technology Team to facilitate streamlining and automation of recurring calculations
* Management of outside service providers
Basic Qualifications
* Comprehensive experience of direct tax
* Professional tax or accounting qualification (e.g. CA, ACA, ADIT, CTA or similar)
* Experience with accounting for income taxes under US GAAP, IFRS, or similar accounting rules
* Fluency in English
Preferred Qualifications
* Relevant tax experience in a corporate environment or public accounting firm
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Detail-oriented individual who takes ownership of projects