Tax Manager - Urgently Hiring!

About this Position

What you´ll do

• Contract Management and Business Support (30% of scope):
• Review and validate local and intercompany contracts, ensuring proper application of tax rules, best practices, and consultants’ recommendations;
• Provide consultations to business functions and other departments on various tax issues, offering risk-oriented options for business initiatives;
• Support the business during contract negotiations with customers and suppliers;
• Facilitate various business activities (e.g., marketing events, incentive programs for customers and employees) from a tax perspective, in close cooperation with the legal department.
• Control for Financial, Tax, and Corporate Reporting (25% of scope): 
• Control for preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements (F1, F2, F3, F4, F5), iXBRL taxonomy, preparation and filling of income tax declarations;
• Prepare annual transfer pricing reports and documentation with support from a BIG4 firm;
• Prepare corporate tax reports, including the Tax Workbook (Deferred taxes and Effective Tax Rate calculations), tax risk reports, and non-tax deductible reports;
• Monitoring and control over the timely preparation and filing of other tax and statistical reports of the main company and branches (e.g., VAT, pollution, transport).
• People Management and Tax Team Activities (25% of scope):
• Lead and manage the local tax team, branches teams, continuously improving quality and cultivating strong business partnerships;
• Communicate with shared service centers in Bratislava and Manila, as well as regional and corporate tax offices;
• Implement new tax initiatives from the corporate tax office and share best practices.
• Coordination of Tax Authority Audits and Auditor Requests (10% of scope): 
• Provide answers and explanations for internal auditor requests (BIG4), tax authority letters, and queries from other state bodies;
• Facilitate the collection of supporting documents and provide them to respective state bodies;
• Correspond with regulatory authorities, ensuring timely responses to their letters and safeguarding the company's tax positions;
• Other Corporate and Tax Activities (10% of scope):
• Conduct monthly closing activities in SAP;
• Support various business projects from tax perspective;
• Create and maintain tax policies, procedures, and guidelines for accounting and tax departments, as well as other functions;
• Offer training and seminars for business and other functions on tax matters;
• Enhance personal professional and soft skills through training, webinars, and courses;
• Perform other ad-hoc activities.

What makes you a good fit

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Audit, or Taxation (professional certificates are desirable).
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience in a similar position.
• Experience working in a multinational company is a significant advantage.
• Knowledge of the English language at an intermediate level.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel.
• Knowledge of SAP is a significant advantage.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Business-oriented attitude and a lifelong learning mindset.

Some perks of joining Henkel

• An incredible opportunity to kickstart your career journey with Henkel.
• Permanent contract with competitive salary and regular reviews.
• Flexible hybrid work format, allowing you to work in the office two-three days each week.
• Engaging and dynamic tasks that empower you to expand your expertise within a professional team while cultivating a vast network.
• Collaboration within a strong and supportive team that is ready to assist you every step of the way.
• A thriving corporate culture that inspires and motivates you to achieve new heights.
• A competitive compensation and benefits package, featuring comprehensive medical coverage, a generous lunch allowance, and exciting annual bonuses.
• Top class office in the city center next to the metro Poshtova Ploshcha

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.