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GKN Automotive Tax Specialist - Maternity Leave in Porto, Portugal
Join Our Team as a Tax Specialist
Location: Porto, Hipercentro Areosa Business Park
Working from home/office - Hybrid working model (2-3 days per week in office)
Benefits:
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Career development support getting involved in all phases of the global project lifecycle, and through 1:1 and tools such as unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, Excel, and Language courses on-site
Dynamic multi-cultural environment (23 nationalities, 12 languages)
Employee Assistance Programme
1 Day paid volunteering
Modern office facilities (social, dining, and relaxing areas)
Various discounts across retailers and services
Monthly Breakfast
What’s the role about?
We are seeking an The Tax Specialist that will report directly to the Senior Tax Manager.
The Tax Specialist is responsible for preparing tax returns and workpapers, organising tax payments and tax accounts reconciliations, providing support to the business and responses to Tax Authorities queries, tax audits, internal requests and supporting projects.
“Great opportunity for driven and result oriented professionals seeking to be part of a great culture and effectively provide your contribution for GKN growth” - Edgar Camanho (Senior Tax Manager)
What you'll do?
Collection, preparation and analysis of financial data, legal documents and other relevant info required for local tax filings/tax audits and any other statutory requirements
Preparing tax returns, schedules and workpapers
Provide/prepare documents supporting the transactional data
Prepare tax reconciliations, including monthly/quarterly balance sheet reconciliations before the return is filed
Completion of tax tools as part of preparation and review of provision and compliance
Upload/submit the final tax return and support to tax compliance tracking system
Assist with all tax operational matters and identify any compliance issues. Escalating matters to the Senior Tax Manager for advice and resolution
Provide audit support and responses as required
If applicable, the mains responsibilities during Transition period are:
Perform knowledge transfer through “train, observe, support & perform” phases, representing Porto SSC with local Entity team
Develop and maintain desktop procedures and process flows
Support integration of newly transitioned processes into SSC; during training, hyper care and beyond
Train new SSC team members in processes
Contribute to continuous process improvements
Escalate issues and feedback from local Entities
What are we looking for?
Essential:
Bachelor’s degree in Tax, accounting, management or equivalent
At least 2 to 3 years of experience of working in Tax, within a complex and large volume environment
Attention to detail and accuracy
Fully proficient with Microsoft applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
Knowledge of ERP systems, processes and workflow technology
Desirable:
Knowledge of European VAT regulations and requirements
Knowledge of other jurisdictions outside EU regulations and requirements is a plus
Experience in working in a in a similar industry, as well as in a shared service environment is a plus Language Skills: English
GKN Automotive is the global leader in drive systems .
GKN Automotive in Porto:
Established in 2020, our Global Business Services (GBS) is located at the heart of Porto (Hipercentro Areosa Business Park), where our 300+ employees provide support on a global level within areas of Finance, Procurement, HR and IT (to name a few). Our workplace is diverse and inclusive and our locally based team is represented by individuals from 23 different countries. Our culture is underpinned by our Values & Behaviours – Ingenious, Collaborative, Driven, Principled.
NOTE: Please submit your resume in English because not all our people managers speak Portuguese – and we are an international environment so English is our business language.
We understand some applicants are less likely to apply to jobs unless they feel they meet every single qualification. Well we all need the opportunity to grow and develop in a role. The team at GKN Automotive would encourage you to apply if our advert has taken your interest, rather than ruling yourself out based on any self-limiting beliefs. You never know, you may be exactly who we’re looking for!
Why not join us and Accelerate the future
Disclaimer: GKN Automotive does not accept agency resumes unless directly engaged by Talent Acquisition. Please do not forward any resumes to our employees. GKN Automotive will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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