European Tax Manager Job Description
The CK Group is recruiting for a European Tax Manager to join a global pharmaceutical company on a contract basis for six months. The position is based in Uxbridge or Chester.
* Manage direct tax reporting compliance requirements for markets within the Europe region.
* Provide advice on tax-related issues, coordinating with external advisors and the Global Corporate Tax Department as needed.
* Prepare and submit US Tax reports, including quarterly current and deferred tax provisions, tax contingency, and projections.
* Coordinate annual Transfer Pricing documentation, including financial data analysis and liaison with commercial teams and external advisors.
* Prepare annual Corporate Income Tax Returns in collaboration with external advisors.
* Calculate and instruct Corporate Income Tax Payments.
Key Responsibilities:
Tax Compliance and Reporting:
* Ensure accurate and timely submission of direct tax reports for Europe-based markets.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve tax-related queries and discrepancies.
Advice and Guidance:
* Offer expert advice on complex tax matters, leveraging internal and external resources as necessary.
* Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including internal departments and external advisors.
Transfer Pricing and Corporate Income Tax:
* Oversee the preparation and submission of annual Transfer Pricing documentation.
* Work closely with commercial teams to ensure alignment on tax strategies and planning.
* Prepare and review Corporate Income Tax Returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Requirements:
Qualifications and Experience:
* Qualified Accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA) or Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA).
* Proven experience in tax compliance, preferably in a multinational corporate environment or equivalent.
* Strong understanding of accounting principles, statutory audit requirements, and financial statement disclosure regulations in Europe.
* Indirect tax experience desirable.
* Fluent English language skills.