EMEA Tax Accountant

Our client is a leading global food ingredients multinational with a hugely strong presence in consumer food processing in selected European markets. Through acquisitions and organic growth the company has grown to an organisation with sales of excess of 4 Billion. To meet the demands of an expanding global food ingredients and food company, they are looking for a Senior Tax Accountant to work in our Corporate Head office.

The Role

The successful candidate will assist in the management and co-ordination of all tax matters across the Continental EMEA region and will be involved in:

• Preparation and reporting on regional tax matters to Group Tax including budgets, forecasts, year end audit and deferred tax calculations.
  
• Ensure compliance is effectively managed across the region and all return deadlines are met across all tax heads.
  
• Assist in identification, evaluation and development of tax planning initiatives across relevant jurisdictions.
  
• Assist with implementation of transfer pricing policies and maintenance of related documentation.
  
• Assist in Due Diligence work and acquisition planning in the region.
  
• Training and development of finance personnel with respect to tax issues

Requirements

The successful candidate will have:

• A third level university degree.
  
• An accounting/tax qualification with 2 years post qualification experience preferably in a large practice or in a similar role.
  
• Excellent detail conscious skills
  
• First class numerical and technical analysis skills,
  
• Excellent conversational and written English.
  
• Excellent business writing skills
  
• Good knowledge of systems and IT (e.g. Excel, Word, etc)
  
• A proactive attitude with an ability to work on his/her own initiative.
  
• Good team working skills
  
• Drive and determination
  
• International tax experience is an advantage but not essential