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Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Tax Accountant to join our tax team at headquarters close to Zurich. The Senior Tax Accountant will be responsible for preparing the quarterly tax provision in accordance with IAS12 and ensuring compliance with international tax standards. This role involves frequent collaboration with controllers from our subsidiaries located among others in Trinidad & Tobago, the United States, Oman, Barbados, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg and Portugal. Additionally, the Senior Tax Accountant will take a leading role in managing Pillar 2, including analysis, preparing reports and assessing the implications of IAS 12 and Pillar 2 in structuring.

The Senior Tax Accountant is a member of the tax team at headquarters and reports directly to the Managing Director of Legal and Tax. It’s a full-time, permanent and onsite role.

Position Responsibilities

1. Prepare and manage the quarterly tax provision in compliance with IFRS.
2. Collaborate closely with subsidiary controllers to gather and review tax-related information.
3. Manage Pillar 2 related questions including calculations and related technical assessments, and preparation of Pillar 2 reports.
4. Assess the tax consequences of IAS 12 and Pillar 2 regulations in structuring and provide recommendations to support business decisions.
5. Ensure the accuracy and completeness of tax data in consolidation processes using Cognos.
6. Provide support for tax-related matters during audits and reviews.
7. Assist in the development and implementation of tax policies and procedures.
8. Monitor changes in international tax regulations, including IAS 12 and Pillar 2, and assess their impact on the company.
9. Work closely with the Managing Director of Legal and Tax and other team members on various tax initiatives and projects.
10. Assess DAC6 implications on intra-group transactions; preparing DAC6 reports.

Education and Professional Experience

1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
2. A minimum of 4 years of experience working as Senior Tax Accountant with IAS12; experience with ASC 740 is an asset.
3. Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Pillar 2 taxation and drive to design and implement reporting tools.
4. Proficiency in using Cognos or other consolidation tools is required.
5. Strong understanding of international tax accounting regulations and compliance.
6. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
7. Ability to work collaboratively in a global team environment and manage cross-functional relationships.
8. Detail-oriented with the ability to meet tight deadlines.

• Permission to live and work in Switzerland is a requirement for this role.
• When applying please ensure to include your home location, it can save us a lot of time in checking if the commute will be viable for you.
• Please confirm you have read the full job description.
• Please confirm you are happy to be office based five days a week.