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Indirect Tax Specialist

Dublin
4 weeks ago
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We at Orion Group are currently recruiting an Indirect Tax Specialist (Hybrid) on behalf of one of our Multinational Biopharmaceutical clients based in Dublin to work on a 11-month contract with huge potential to extend.

Working as part of a Global Tax organisation, the Indirect Tax Snr. Specialist will assist the Global Indirect Tax Compliance leads and support the various Indirect Tax activities of the company.  This will involve managing the efforts to ensure that the organisation is compliant with all local and regional Indirect Tax laws, all filings are accurate and correct, that all processes are documented, and all Indirect Tax matters are resolved timely, thereby reducing the tax burden on the organization.
This position requires demonstrable Indirect Tax advisory knowledge, analytical abilities, communication skills, and will be responsible for assisting in various facets of the Global Indirect Tax process, including master data analysis, transactional inputs, system design, and controls.
 
The role will suit a quick learner who can adapt and perform shortly after recruitment and bring leadership and innovative ideas to an established VAT compliance in-house process.
 
Responsibility

Reviewing outsourced or in house Indirect Tax returns for multiple EMEA jurisdictions
Act as key liaison between Indirect Tax and non-tax partners within the company to raise VAT compliance profile.
Actively monitor tax processes and systems to ensure that they are efficient, accurate, up to date and comply with current regulatory requirements
Identify and communicate opportunities to achieve end to end process improvements and coordinate / lead implementation as needed
Keep abreast of changes to Indirect Tax legislation and potential impact on the company and effectively communicate these changes to relevant colleagues and stakeholdersEducation and Experience

Qualification(s) in Accounting, Finance or similar
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a MNC Tax dept. or similar environment
Strong understanding of EU VAT Directive and application of same at local Member State level
At least part qualified CTA, ACCA, CPA or other VAT specific qualification(s)
Fluent English required, other language(s) possibly an advantage
Track record demonstrating a high standard of communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
Team player with an ability to work independently
Capable of handling multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously – knowing when and how to focus on what matters
Proven track record of continuous improvement and optimisation 
Other Skill Requirement

Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office – all applications
SAP ERP (also Ariba, Concur) experience desired with tax determination experience and understanding an advantage
Comfortable in a high volume, deadline driven environment with emphasis on attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to navigate through change and uncertainty
Problem solving and analytical skills with a strong work ethic
Demonstrate flexibility, providing support to colleagues as required 

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment

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