Tax Specialist

About the Role

We present an exciting opportunity for a Tax Specialist to join an expanding international tax team. This role involves close collaboration with the company's Global Business Services (GBS) team based in Cork.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate completion, review, filing, and payment of all indirect tax returns.
• Conduct periodic balance sheet reconciliations and process journal entries related to indirect tax balances.
• Maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders to address queries about new supply chains, customer contracts, and tax audits.
• Manage ERP system updates for new or amended tax rates and reporting configurations.
• Participate in the implementation and testing of new electronic invoicing mandates as part of digital compliance efforts.
• Support compliance issue resolution within Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Revenue departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Foster a culture of exceptional service with high responsiveness and strong relationships across GBS partners.
• Oversee the VAT issue log, prioritizing and resolving issues efficiently while providing accurate updates to senior management during monthly reviews.
• Maintain a stringent internal controls environment to reduce audit and SOX deficiencies.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified Tax Professional, Chartered Accountant, or equivalent background in tax, finance, or compliance.
• Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience, preferably focusing on indirect tax, compliance, or regulatory reporting.
• Solid knowledge of tax processes, legal requirements, and digital compliance frameworks such as e-invoicing and real-time reporting.
• Analytical capability to interpret tax laws, evaluate complex data, and assist in rolling out new compliance mandates.
• Strong communication skills with proven experience collaborating effectively within cross-functional global teams.