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The primary purpose of this newly created position is to support the International Tax team on a broad range of tax matters across EMEA including, M&A, special projects, transfer pricing, tax controversy and, to a lesser extent, direct tax compliance and US GAAP tax reporting.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience with a wide variety of international tax issues.  The ideal candidate is a natural problem-solver, resourceful and proactive but able to recognise when to escalate issues or seek guidance. The role requires someone who is comfortable managing competing priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and who thrives when collaborating with teams across multiple jurisdictions.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

• Support the International Tax team on special projects including international business expansion, restructurings, mergers and acquisitions

• Provide tax guidance for international contracts, transactions, and strategic initiatives

• Assess impact of emerging jurisdictional, regional and global tax rules

• Manage and respond to tax authority interventions across various jurisdictions

• Assist with the preparation of transfer pricing documentation and related matters

• Partner with Finance, Legal, HR, Treasury, and business units on tax matters

• Develop successful relationships with internal and external stakeholders (incl. tax authorities)

• Provide tax advice to senior stakeholders across the business on a range of tax matters

• Assist in the preparation and analysis of the Company’s income tax provision across certain jurisdictions for US GAAP and local GAAP financial reporting

• Oversight and management of direct tax filings and payment obligations in certain jurisdictions

Qualifications/Education

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, finance or law from an accredited college/university

• Licensed CPA/CA/CTA or similar

Experience

• Minimum three years tax experience in industry and/or in a public accounting firm;

• Insurance industry experience is an advantage but not essential

• Experience and knowledge of tax reporting within the framework of U.S. GAAP and/or IFRS financial reporting is desired but not essential

• While primarily a direct tax role, the ability to identify indirect tax and employee tax issues is important given the coverage of this role

• Ability to research and apply tax law to business transactions and strong project management skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• Possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

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