Tax Manager - London, United Kingdom - eFinancialCareers

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London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Description

The International Finance Shared Services Centre is responsible for all the finance operations, accounting, and compliance for all of Vertex's operations outside North America.

The tax manager leads the direct tax cycle, with responsibility for the direct tax operations of all jurisdictions within the International region.

The role requires pro-active management of the Corporate Income Tax process to ensure accurate external reportingin compliance with global policies and procedures.

The Tax Manager reports directly to the International Tax Director, and this position involves contacts across multiple teams, both locally and globally, including the Corporate Tax team and external advisory firms that are engaged to support the tax complianceprocess.

The role is highly visible in the organisation and comes with excellent prospects for future career development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Direct Taxes compliance

Ownership of the completion of all international region CIT returns, including providing relevant information to the service provider and verifying the draft returns before they are submitted
Ensure all CIT payments are made on a timely basis for all jurisdictions
Support any other local compliance requirements in conjunction with service provider (WHT & other returns)
Support preparation of UK compliance matters including Patent Box, R&D and capital allowances claims
Managing tax governance and compliance aspects, including SAO, CIR, CBCR and other country specific initiatives
Support tax audits in the region
Address the impacts of new tax legislation on the business across EMEA

Direct Taxes accounting

Prepare quarterly and annual tax provisions under US GAAP for all international entities
Review of tax numbers and disclosures for local statutory accounts; working in conjunction with Statutory accounts team and service provider
Prepare reconciliations of the tax accounts
Prepare documentation to support significant tax positions

Strategic responsibilities:

Manage the relationship with external services providers i.e. tax compliance providers
Build a partnership of trust and open communication between International Accounting team, Corporate Tax team, International management, and US corporate stakeholders
Support International finance team with tax queries
Support Corporate Tax team with adhoc projects as required, for instance preparations for Pillar II implementation

EDUCATION:

Qualified Accountant or tax professional (ACA/CTA/ACCA) from a professional practice background.

Education

Bachelor degree

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS GAAP and accounting for income taxes
Experience of direct tax compliance, tax provisioning or auditing.
Established record in managing multiple and competing priorities
Ability to work under pressure whilst still maintaining attention to detail and effective controls.

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Company Information
Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability,veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law.

Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with knowndisabilities, in accordance with applicable law.