Tax manager - company, milan

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For a client based in Milan we are looking for a:

TAX MANAGER

Key tasks:

• Contribute to delivering the tax reporting for quarterly and annual closing;
• Review the current and deferred income tax calculation, including the conclusion on recoverability of deferred tax assets (DTA) and valuation allowance (VA) assessments;
• Review Uncertain Tax Positions (UTPs) as reported by Country Tax teams;
• Analyse variance and prepare for reporting to external auditors;
• Provide tax inputs to budget/forecast and business plans, both from P&L and cash tax perspective;
• Provide support to Country TAX teams on tax accounting related topics;
• Deliver tax accounting or tax reporting trainings to key stakeholders;
• Review tax accounting entries with respect to internal reorganizations;
• Ensure CoA/ systems readiness for BEPS 2.0, Total Tax Contribution or CBCR;
• Propose control points with respect to tax reporting/forecasting processes;
• Support the implementation of a largely automated – state of the art tax reporting as well as the cash tax forecasting process;
• Ownership of all aspects of tax return, including VAT, corporation tax return, Intrastat etc.;
• Understanding and managing tax risk and ensuring the business/accounting activities are aligned with related compliance and tax law;
• Dealing with complex tax issues and keeping up to date with tax regulation changes;
• Evaluation of technical tax considerations relating to business activities.
• Delivering tax plan when required;
• Liaising and negotiating with local tax authorities;
• Acting as the main contact with external consultancy firm for tax matters;
• Able to explain tax legislation and assist the team on an ad hoc basis.
• Bachelor/Master’s degree in accounting, finance or tax;
• Tax Accounting proficiency (US GAAP ASC 740 or IFRS IAS 12), CTA/ATT/ACCA or equivalent certification preferred;
• Knowledge of SAP S4/HANA; HFM; CFIN;
• Knowledge (as user) of tax reporting solution;
• Demonstrated understanding of and experience in similar role;
• Strong attention to detail and organization;
• Excellent listening and analytical skills;
• Strong ability to communicate complex topics in concise terms;
• Ability to adapt to change and react with speed, perseverance, and tenacity;
• Strong project management skills. Ability to follow through and complete tasks on time;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and Team worker;
• Proficient in Excel and computer literate in general, knowledge of finance system would be a plus;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Previous experience with similar industry (Fashion/Retail) is preferred;
• Language: Fluent in Italian and English, German or Chinese is a plus.

Working place: Milan

Working hours: Full time - Smart: 1 day per week

Starting date: Immediate or according to the candidate's notice.

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