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Job Summary – Purpose of Role
Univar Solutions is seeking to expand its international tax team in the EMEA region to complement and enhance the support it provides to the wider business. Responsibilities will primarily include Corporate Tax and Transfer Pricing compliance for companies within the EMEA region and Tax advisory projects. The EMEA tax team consists of a VAT Director a Senior Corporate Tax manager and a Corporate Tax manager; they are responsible for taxes in EMEA entities and report to the Global Tax team based in the US. This is a rare opportunity to join a strong international tax team in a growing business and the successful candidate will be able to expand their international tax knowledge and experience in this role.
In this role you will report into the Senior Tax Manager and will deal with all round transfer pricing compliance, corporate tax compliance and tax reporting work. You will assist with projects and advisory work.
Competitive salary plus pension plan and bonus opportunities.
This role has clear potential for progression. Based in Bradford the office has free parking and hybrid working is available.
Responsibilities & Duties
Compliance
* Preparing quarterly tax provision packages for companies within the EMEA region following US GAAP principles.
* Preparing consolidation schedules for the EMEA region for quarterly and year end US GAAP tax reporting.
* Reviewing (alongside senior manager) information received from business controllers each quarter and addressing the impact of this on tax provision estimates.
* Preparing Return to Provision (RTP) reconciliations to identify prior year adjustments required once final returns are submitted.
* Completing the initial review of Corporate Income Tax Returns prepared by an external firm.
* Transfer pricing compliance and reporting including preparing transaction value reconciliations and working with external advisers to coordinate transfer pricing documentation for CBC reporting, local and master files. Management of transfer pricing trackers to ensure compliance at all times.
* Preparing transfer pricing models and reconciliation of charges to the entity ledgers.
* Management of data repositories on Sharepoint such as financial statements, tax returns, DAC6 and similar submissions. This will include enhancing the use of Sharepoint resources to optimise the efficiency of this tool for the wider team.
* Obtaining tax residence certificates and tax treaty clearances as needed.
* Monitoring and assessing the impact of tax legislation changes across the region and globally
* Assisting with the gathering of data and the responding to Tax Authority corporate tax audits in the region.
Advisory
* Working on process automation projects, bringing to bear IT and other technology tools
* Working on Tax advisory projects including Corporate Tax and Transfer Pricing.
* Preparing DAC6 memoranda and determining whether DAC6 should apply to an arrangement.
* Preparing tax advice on proposed transactions in EMEA jurisdictions.
* Assisting with tax analysis and research on projects led from outside Tax Dept.
* Identifying tax savings in EMEA entities and the wider group, together with assisting on the research and implementation of viable opportunities
* Liaising with business leads alongside Senior tax managers to advise on proposals, changes to current arrangements that may impact tax positions, and communicate legislative or other changes.
Qualifications & Skills
* Experience of working in a fast paced, large corporate environment whether that be an accountancy firm or in-house.
* Experience in IT/business automation software
* Qualified ACA, CTA or equivalent
* Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Knowledge and understanding of US GAAP and tax compliance reporting preferred.
* A self-starter with the ability to tackle issues as they arise.
Success Measures
To be successful, the candidate will have achieved the following in a 6-month period –
* Built positive relationships with key partners within the Tax and wider finance team.
* Acquired a solid grasp of the provision process and effectively prepared the quarterly packages, consolidation schedules, etc.
* Completing transaction value reconciliations and obtained a good understanding of Univar’s Transfer Pricing responsibilities.
* Supporting Senior manager on Tax Advisory projects.
Behavioural Competencies
Serious about safety
We remain vigilant and proactive to prevent safety hazards, and we will always place safety before profit.
We do what we say
We make commitments we can keep, trusting others to do the same, and holding ourselves accountable while being bold, direct, and transparent.
Where people matter
We care about others and their contributions, and we will ensure diversity and inclusion. We will do this while growing ourselves to grow our business.
Valuable to others
We will demonstrate this value by solving problems with our customers and suppliers, and by improving the communities where we live and work.
Together we win
We will play to win and get results while working to common goals and using common processes to improve continuously.
Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives - from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more. Our team of more than 9,500 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!
We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe.
We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges and respects the unique experiences, perspectives, and expertise of every employee. Through our dedicated Employee Resource Networks, we provide the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry while making a difference in our communities.
Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.