Contract: fixed term (2 years)

Location: Budapest

About the role

Diageo’s Global Tax model aligns core roles in direct tax, indirect tax, and tax business partnering.

Global Tax includes subject matter experts, business partners, and reporting and compliance teams. Global Tax has developed Tax Reporting and Compliance Centres of Excellence in Budapest, Bogota, Bangalore, and Manila.  These centres support reporting, as well as technology and governance.

The North American Tax team is comprised of US tax and Canadian tax experts who oversee all areas of US & Canada (“NAM”) federal, state, and international income taxes, as well as key indirect taxes,

The purpose of this role is to ensure that the markets’ indirect tax processes are carried out accurately, efficiently (utilising automation), and on time, in full compliance with internal control procedures and legislative requirements.

 Dimensions

a) Financial: The NAM market constitutes approximately 40% of the overall net sales and one half of operating profit for management purposes.

b) Market Complexity: The NAM market is extremely complex, active in all areas of Diageo global business (supply, brand ownership, marketing and distribution etc.). The legislative environment is extremely complex and can change rapidly.

Reporting includes more than 20 management reporting packages, multiple legal entities, and federal, state, provincial and local audits.

Purpose of Role

The purpose of this role is to ensure that the markets’ indirect tax processes are carried out accurately, efficiently (utilising automation), and on time, in full compliance with internal control procedures and legislative requirements.

Accountabilities

·       Reviewing or preparing complex indirect tax returns in accordance with global standard process and controls, utilising automation tools where applicable

·       Complying and ensuring accuracy and timely filing of indirect tax returns and other related reporting

·       Working closely with indirect tax analysts to ensure compliance with market specific regulatory requirements and legislative changes

·       Regularly informing the Team Leader on daily issues. Responsible for flagging risks and tax saving opportunities identified during the return preparation and flagging unusual or new business scenarios and commenting on their tax treatment.

·       Reviewing or preparing balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring these are done on time and in an internal and external control compliant way.

·       Actively managing tax document retention for your markets.

·       Contributing to continuous improvement through establishing a LEAN approach to drive effectiveness and efficiency of the indirect tax compliance processes.

·       Ensuring 100% CARM and 100% PCAOB accuracy on Indirect Tax related CARM controls.

·       Ensuring the Tax Calendar is monitored and filled in a timely and quality manner.

What you'll bring

·       Minimum 2-3 years relevant tax experience in SSC and/or Big 4 advisory environment

·       Strong analytical skills

·       Able to work with tight deadlines.

·       Ability to work independently, organize, and prioritize workload appropriately.

·       Experience in the review and/or coordination of the work of others in an advantage

·       Strong SAP skills preferred.

·       Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.

Working with Us 

Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one. 

We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package including:  

Our purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life’s moments. And it’s our people, with their different experiences, perspectives and talents, who make that possible. 

We value diversity in its broadest sense and want everyone to feel they can belong, contribute and strive for their personal best. You’ll work alongside people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives — challenging, supporting and learning from one another as one outstanding team. 

Together, we’re constantly learning and improving, combining the strength of our people, capabilities and iconic brands to raise the bar, grow and win. Wherever you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, make an impact and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more. 

Ready to bring your best? This could be your opportunity. 

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