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Tax Senior Expert for Italy

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Bayer

14d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Legal
    Accounting & Tax
  • Barcelona

AI generated summary

  • You should have a BA/BS in Tax, Finance, Law, or Business, 4+ years in tax roles, experience in multinational firms, SAP FI/CO skills, strong communication, and fluency in English.
  • You will coordinate tax returns, enhance compliance processes, monitor accounting data, manage tax authority interactions, lead projects, and conduct training for team members.

Requirements

  • BA/BS degree in Tax/Fiscal, Finance, Accounting, Law or Business with 4+ years of experience in taxes.
  • Proven professional tax practice in multinational companies and preferably experience in international tax firms. Experience in GBS centers is a plus.
  • Sound experience across Tax Operations, Tax accounting/reporting, Corporate Income Tax, Indirect Taxes, International Tax.
  • Strong tax judgement and business knowledge or ability to quickly learn.
  • Skillful in SAP FI / CO module, good overview of interfaces with other modules and advanced level of Microsoft Office applications.
  • Knowledge of the Accounting, Tax, and Finance relevant processes in a legal entity and at group level of multinational companies and their point of intersection with other business processes.
  • Advanced level of capability to translate digital technologies into processes.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy, initiative, and reliability.
  • Ability to work through ambiguity and usage of sound judgement in making decisions.
  • Excellent communication skill and analytical thinking, ability to interact with Finance and non-Finance staff at various Levels.
  • Good level of ability to establish and maintain a sustainable stakeholder network.
  • Pro-active attitude & Team player.
  • A high proficiency level in English, both written and spoken complete your profile. Additional languages are a plus.
  • Well-structured, organized, flexible and happy to work within a changing working environment.

Responsibilities

  • Coordination, supervision, and review of the preparation of the recurrent tax returns of the counties in scope. It also includes support, coordination of Experts working for complex countries and review of the most complicated tasks performed by Experts.
  • Lead and contribute to improve tax processes and implementation of innovation and standardization to enhance overall tax compliance quality.
  • Ensure quality of tax-related accounting data by monitoring and implementing control checks as well as monitoring and following up with other internal departments and local tax authorities.
  • Support in solving, follow up on issues and looking for solutions across team.
  • Support and coordination of global activities carried out in different teams.
  • Responsible to coordinate calls with Country tax organization, monitoring and improving tax KPI country data, tax issues, etc.
  • Follow up of any new legislation affecting the tax compliance of the countries in scope.
  • Participate actively in meetings with our business partners (legal, business finance, IT and accounting teams) to share information and address various business initiatives.
  • Management of the notifications and requirements from the tax authorities.
  • Depending on the country, either main contact to tax authorities and auditors or support local teams or outsourcer in tax audits by compiling and preparing the requested information and documentation.
  • Lead projects and transitions and/ or support local and global projects.
  • Manage knowledge by guiding, documenting, and training Bayer´s process and control standards. Support knowledge management activities as part of daily tasks.
  • Partner with the Tax Center of Excellence (CoE) to ensure globally defined standards and activity splits, as well as liaise with the GBS network regarding tax issues and to implement desired and necessary processes and changes.
  • Prepare and conduct trainings related to tax process for process stakeholders and Tax Team.

FAQs

What is the main purpose of the Tax Senior Expert for Italy position?

The main purpose of the Tax Senior Expert for Italy position is to manage tax processes such as VAT, WHT, CIT, Tax Accounting, and local taxes for the entities in scope, while supporting international and local tax activities within Bayer's Global Business Services team.

What are the key responsibilities of this role?

The key responsibilities include coordinating and reviewing tax returns, improving tax processes, managing communications with tax authorities, participating in business meetings, and leading projects related to tax compliance and accounting.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A BA/BS degree in Tax/Fiscal, Finance, Accounting, Law, or Business, along with 4+ years of experience in taxes, particularly in multinational companies or international tax firms, is required.

What skills are necessary for someone in this role?

Necessary skills include sound experience in Tax Operations, knowledge of SAP FI/CO, strong analytical and communication skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and a proactive attitude as a team player.

Is knowledge of additional languages beneficial for this position?

Yes, a high proficiency level in English is required, and knowledge of additional languages is considered a plus.

What kind of working environment is offered?

Bayer offers a flexible and hybrid work model, promoting work-life balance, employee well-being, inclusion, diversity, and sustainability within a collaborative environment.

Are there opportunities for career development in this role?

Yes, the position offers career development and learning opportunities as part of Bayer’s commitment to employee growth.

How does Bayer promote employee well-being?

Bayer promotes employee well-being through various initiatives, including flexible working conditions, competitive salaries, financial well-being programs, and a strong focus on work-life balance.

Will the Tax Senior Expert be involved in training activities?

Yes, the Tax Senior Expert will be responsible for preparing and conducting training related to tax processes for stakeholders and the Tax Team.

What is Bayer’s commitment to diversity in hiring?

Bayer is committed to treating all applicants fairly without discrimination based on various factors such as race, gender, age, and more, welcoming applications from all individuals.

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