Financial Accounting & Tax Specialist

About this opportunity:
We are excited to offer an opportunity to join our team as a Financial Accounting and Tax Specialist (FAT). The main responsibilities under this role are to provide high quality in international, local and tax accounting, ensure compliance with internal and external financial reporting requirements. This role will also ensure compliance with local rules and regulations by performing tax reporting in compliance with internal and external requirements, supports in management of withholding taxes, transfer prices and tax audits.
The Financial Accounting and Tax Specialist also provides financial advice and is expected to be proactive in addressing improvements and automations.

What you will do:
Secure and provide high quality accounting, tax and financial reporting in compliance with internal and external requirements (IFRS, Local GAAP and Local Taxes).
Provide correct Legal Entity Income Statements, Balance Sheets and Tax returns.
Support period end closing, the entity financial analysis, legal entity governance, internal and external audits (IFRS, statutory and Tax), SOX and ABC compliance.
Financial Control advice (i.e., international, local and tax accounting, withholding, transfer price, EOM ).
Ensure alignment with global financial processes and accounting directives.
Ensure compliance with local tax legislation and file tax returns.
Proactive role in participating in process improvements and automation, special assignments and global projects.

The skills you bring:
Sound understanding, knowledge and interpretation of IFRS
Taxation Knowledge (Direct Tax Indirect Tax, Transfer Pricing)
Detailed knowledge of accounting cycle and financial statements
Good communication and presentation skills
Knowledge and understanding of financial systems, SAP would be an advantage
Process improvements and automation knowledge.
Knowledge and understanding of project accounting flows
Chartered Accountant (CA) or bachelor s in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent
CA firm of a good repute, preferably Big 4 firms (Deloitte, PWC, KPMG, EY)
7+ years experience in finance accounting, reporting and taxation.