Senior Associate Indirect Tax Reporting - EMEA

Location: Town of Poland

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The
** Senior Associate Indirect Tax Reporting EMEA**  *(Sr. Associate I, Accounting & Reporting)
* is responsible for driving the
** indirect tax compliance and reporting
** activities for the markets in EMEA (selected markets).
** In this role, a typical day will include:
*** Performance of VAT balance sheet accounts reconciliations and ensure accuracy in tax accounting for VAT (including the performance of the necessary tax accounting activities for VAT).
* Timely and accurate preparation and submission of Intrastat, VAT returns and VAT related reports (e.g. EC Sales Lists, VAT Refund Claims, etc.) for the countries in scope in collaboration with external service provider (where applicable).
* Oversee indirect tax compliance matters and perform reconciliation/control checks of transactional and reporting data impacting statistical reporting/Intrastat data, VAT Returns and VAT related reports to identify any errors or anomalies.
* Work with relevant stakeholders to ensure that booking errors are properly corrected and remediation actions have been taken to minimize the likelihood of similar errors in the future.
* Timely escalation of errors/issues and support with the investigation of the root causes and remediation activities.
* Prepares the annual VAT reconciliation of the respective Alcon entities (AFCM Control).
* Assist with both external and internal audits, inspections, and reviews, ensuring all necessary information, documentation and reconciliations are prepared and submitted in a timely manner.
* Support cross-functional projects and where necessary, perform required testing of new or changes in existing system indirect tax set-up.
* Independently cooperates with finance, business and other stakeholders.
* Identify and ensure that legislative changes are reviewed and adopted as appropriate in a timely manner and assist with system changes implementation if necessary.
* Ensure adherence to local and international tax rules applicable to the countries in scope and Global Indirect Tax and Company policies, procedures, and controls.
* Promote a strong control environment and follow up on audit issues and implement correcting measures.
* Look for process improvements and support the implementation of such improvements in coordination with the Global Indirect Tax Team.
* Actively collaborates with Business and Finance Functions working style being inclusive, proactive, respectful, and results driven in alignment with Alcon Values and Behaviours.
* Act service oriented to enable service lines to deliver a high-performing organisation and contribute to improvements/standard solutions while cultivating a customer service focus culture.
* Maintain strong communication with internal and external stakeholders to proactively address indirect tax related issues.
** WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:
*** A degree in Accounting/Finance/Tax/Law or a related field with equivalent hands-on professional experience.
* ** 2-4 years of experience in (indirect) tax compliance and reporting.
** Previous experience with indirect tax compliance management for multiple countries in EU/EMEA will be considered as an advantage.
* Experience working with multinational corporations.
* Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
* Practical knowledge of country specific indirect tax rules and requirements for the countries in scope will be considered as an advantage.
* Theoretical and practical knowledge of EU indirect rules and requirements, including different types of tax returns and obligations would be an advantage.
* Knowledge of IFRS (preferred)/accounting and reporting principles and financial controls impacting taxes.
* Strong sense of responsibility and ownership
* Ability to support internal and external audits by ensuring accurate tax reporting and documentation.
* Strong analytical skills with a focus on accuracy and compliance
* Stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
* Ability to communicate tax concepts clearly and effectively to non-tax professionals.
* Proactive, adaptable, and results-driven professional who thrives in fast-paced environments.
* Very good English.
** HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:
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