Senior Accountant - Direct Tax

Job Description:

This role will be part of the new Tax COE.

This role will inter alia support the preparation of global tax returns, as well as calculations for global tax provisions for both US GAAP and statutory reporting purposes.

These functions are currently being performed by staff in the Controller organization and the statutory reporting organization.

Reporting to the Supervisor Tax, is responsible for preparing and filing Tax Returns, preparing and posting USGAAP tax balances and supporting audits.

MAJOR JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Preparing Corporate Income Tax (CIT), Trade Tax (TT), and Secondary Tax filings in multiple countries in Europe in partnership with external tax advisors, ensuring compliance with domestic and international regulations.

- Preparing Return to Provision (RTP) summaries to ensure true-up entries proposed are accurate.

- Posting authorized RTP entries.

- Feedback to future USGAAP entries based on RTP adjustments identified to improving accuracy of the USGAAP entries and minimizing RTP adjustment entries.

- Prepare USGAAP Provision Tax entries as required ensuring accuracy and adherence to US regulations.

- Collaborate with the Avantor Corporate Tax in US.

- Act as a liaison with Statutory Accountants regarding external audit tax requirements.

- Reconcile Tax Payable / Tax Receivable positions with tax department statements.

- Communicate directly with Tax Authorities on all notices to and from the company.

- Collaborate closely with other departments within the broader Finance and Tax teams.

- Onesource tax upload file preparation.

- Support tax audits.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education/Training, Experience and Certifications):

- Degree (or equivalent) in taxation, economics, finance, law, or a related field.

- Minimum 2-3 years of professional experience in a tax accounting environment.

- Experience in a multinational group environment is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (Those necessary to perform the job competently):

- Strong technical knowledge of tax laws, compliance, and advisory practices.

- Analytical mindset with a structured and detail-oriented approach.

- Excellent communication and presentation skills in English.

- Fluency in English

- Collaborative and solution-driven working style with a proactive mindset.

- Open and adaptable attitude, embracing diverse challenges in a supportive and dynamic environment.