About us:

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, Diageo is home to some of the world’s most iconic drinks. From Johnnie Walker and Guinness to Tanqueray, Smirnoff and Don Julio, we craft brands chosen for life’s moments — from everyday connections to landmark celebrations. 

Bring your talent, curiosity and ambition, and strive for your personal best alongside people who challenge, support and learn from each other. Together, as one outstanding team, we keep learning, improving and raising the bar for our brands, our business and each other. 

Join us and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more

About the Function:

Finance at Diageo is about more than the numbers, it’s about shaping the decisions behind them. 

From guiding investment to unlocking growth, this team plays a critical role in how we perform today and how we plan for tomorrow. You’ll work with data, insight and digital tools to influence strategy and help drive a business that operates at global scale. 

It’s a fast-moving environment where no two days are the same, and where you’ll be supported to build your skills, grow your career and make a real impact.

About this role 

Purpose of Role:

 The purpose of this role is to ensure that the markets’ indirect tax processes (including VAT and other supplementary returns) are undertaken accurately, efficiently (utilising automation) and on time and the surrounding internal control procedures, legislative requirements are strictly adhered to.

The role will support the successful implementation and ongoing operation of the Global Indirect Tax processes, controls and automation tools under the new Tax Operating model.

You will be responsible for: 

Top 3-5 Accountabilities:

1.         Preparing VAT and connected supplementary returns in accordance with global standard process and controls, utilising automation tools where applicable

2.         Working closely with Indirect tax seniors to ensure compliance with market specific regulatory requirements and legislative changes

3.         Supporting routine VAT and other indirect tax related audit enquiries and projects for your markets under the supervisory of the Indirect Tax Lead (Team leader).

4.         Working closely with Indirect Tax Senior to ensure compliance with market specific regulatory requirements and legislative changes

5.         Preparing balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring these are done on time and in an internal and external control compliant way.

Experience/skills required: 

Qualifications and Experience Required:

The qualifications and experience you will bring:

-           Qualified graduate economist with at least 1 year post qualification finance/tax experience

-           Experience at an operational level in tax, controls and risk management is an advantage

-           Experience in working with SAP is an advantage

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. 

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application. 

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