Tax specialist

Job Purpose

As part of the group tax team, and reporting to the group head of tax based in the UK, the Tax Specialist will be responsible for the direct and indirect tax compliance for one of the groups largest and most complex entities based in Czechia.

The tax specialist will also be responsible managing the tax compliance for a number of overseas subsidiaries and branches, working with overseas finance teams and advisors to ensure timely filings of tax returns.

This role has a compliance focus but there will be plenty of opportunity to be involved in group wide tax advisory projects for this large multinational group which operates in 40+ jurisdictions.

 

About Group Finance

 

In joining RWS’s Finance team you will be a critical part of supporting a listed world-leading provider of technology-enabled language, content, and intellectual property services. RWS has growing revenues of over £750m through a combination of value accretive acquisitions and organic growth. Group finance, led by our Group CFO; Stephen Lamb, includes diverse teams across the globe operating in functions including business partnering, operational finance, specialist, and group functions. We cover a footprint of over 100 legal entities in 43 different countries worldwide.  

  

It’s a very exciting time to join RWS Finance for an individual who enjoys change and making an impact! As part of the overall RWS business strategy we are making a significant investment in upgrading our financial systems and processes to deliver enhanced reporting and control, more efficient processing enabling great value through enhanced business partnering and decision support. 

Job Overview

Key Responsibilities

 

• Management of Czech corporate tax filings and payments with third party advisor
• Preparation and submission of monthly Czech VAT tax return filings through EPO
• Management of overseas subsidiary / branch corporate and VAT tax filings in 5 jurisdictions
• Preparation of current and deferred tax calculations for entity and group financial statements
• Main point of contact with advisors and tax authorities in Czechia
• Provide support for compliance with the group’s transfer pricing policy

 

Skills & Experience

 

• Extensive knowledge of Czech corporate and VAT taxes and familiarity with the Czech compliance process is a must
• Tax accounting under Czech GAAP and IFRS preferable
• Transfer pricing experience preferable
• Experience working within a large multinational organisation would be a plus
• Ability to work under own initiative to meet deadlines
• English speaking