Direct Tax Accountant

Main purpose

The role will be to assist the Group Tax Accounting Manager with the tax accounting and tax compliance function.

Main responsibilities will be to ensure:

the timely and accurate filing of the corporate income tax returns of the group; and accurate tax accounting of the legal entities of the group.

You will play a key role in corporate income tax accounting and direct tax compliance for multiple entities in the United States of America and Canada. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is ambitious, likes variety and has a strong drive to build and develop.  A successful candidate will enjoy real value add to the business and great opportunities for the future.

Key responsibilities

• Preparation and submission of timely and accurate corporate income tax returns for group companies allocated to you, which includes below:
• Co-ordinating with tax advisors for preparation of tax return
• Responding to the questions asked by tax advisors
• Collation of data from various teams in order to understand nature of transaction to decide on taxability
• Review of draft tax return prepared by tax advisors
• Preparation of the monthly tax provisioning, including posting of the journals in the system
• Ensure that tax provisions in the balance sheet are in line with management expectation as well as filed returns/ assessments
• Ensure that tax payments are made within the set deadlines
• Assist in international tax audits/ assessments
• Monitor & control of transfer pricing obligations
• Assistance with preparation of transfer pricing data
• Filing of taxable profit estimates
• Manage extension of filing process and keep track of filing deadlines
• Keep track of notice of objection periods and review of preliminary and final tax assessments
• Other ad-hoc duties when required

Required qualifications

• Minimum  3 to 7 years’ experience in in similar positions or relevant role.
• Qualified CPA accountant
• Experience with international tax compliance.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of accounting.
• Experience with extracting data from accounting systems.
• Microsoft Office knowledge with strong skills in Excel is required 
• Experience demonstrating skill performing basic analytical tasks (e.g., reconciling data, ensuring accuracy of data); maintaining numerous electronic and paper files; using basic office equipment.
• Fluent level of English, intermediate or equivalent to B2.
• Fluent level of Spanish, native or advanced equivalent to C2.

Attributes for success

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with different (new) systems and processes
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Capable of working in groups as well as independently.
• Professional management of employee relationships at all levels. 
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information. 
• Team player with an enthusiastic approach to fresh challenges.
• Self-starter and pro-active.

Department overview

The role will be part of Direct tax accounting and compliance team, which is part of Group reporting team. This Direct tax accounting and compliance team has a reporting line to the Manager Group Accounting in Amsterdam.

The role will be reporting to the Manager Direct Tax Accountant based in Montevideo who reports into the Group Tax Accounting Manager in Amsterdam.

The key relationship of this role include:

• Group Reporting team (Amsterdam and Mumbai)
• Tax department (Houston, Amsterdam and various other global locations)
• Accounting teams worldwide
• External tax advisors
• Tax authorities in the United States of America and Canada

We offer:

• Opportunity to work with a leading global commodities trading firm
• Exposure to complex, multi-jurisdictional tax matters
• Career development and progression opportunities within a growing organization
• Collaborative, international work environment
• 1 day per week work from home arrangement
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

Equal opportunity employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse workforce! We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or handicap, disability, or any other legally protected status.