This position will have tax reporting & compliance responsibility for a group of European markets and will report to the Senior Tax Manager.
The primary focus of the work is US GAAP Tax Reporting, local country tax compliance and reporting, and managing the data requirements for local country tax audits.
The individual filling this position will be expected to develop detailed knowledge of the tax regimes within his or her scope of responsibility.
The Tax Accountant will also be the primary contact for the GBS colleagues who also have responsibilities for these entities.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop knowledge of major drivers impacting the tax and corporate position of their European MarketsMake tax paymentsPrepare Tax Returns following a standardized methodology, involving significant automation and assembly of final returns using tax return software where possibleWork with local advisors to sign off on tax returns based on materiality and riskProvide the data requirements for local country tax audit processes as requiredParticipate in the transition of market responsibilities from the business to the European Tax Centre
Skills & Experience Required:
Education and Background:
Qualified accountant or tax advisorExperience in industry or a Big 4 accounting firmPreferred: AccountantCertifications/Licenses: A recognized tax or accounting qualificationPreferred: ACA, ACCA, AITI, CIMA
Required Experience:
Financial Tax Accounting experienceExperience in Tax Reporting including knowledge of Deferred Tax and drivers of Effective Tax RateDelivery of tax compliance processesPreferred: experience in tax compliance and reporting activities across more than one European country is preferredKnowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of the principles of direct taxation and their interaction with reporting processesGood organization and prioritization skillsGood written and verbal communication skillsGood analytical and problem-solving skillsProficient in ExcelPractical experience in Financial SystemsPreferred: ability to speak more than one European language and familiarity with ERP SystemsPfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.
In order to be considered for this position you need to be legally eligible to work in the EU.
The closing date for application is March 16th.
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