Tax Accountant

at  Trend Micro

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The Role:
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated Tax Accountant to join the Finance Team of a European Head office of a multinational company based in Cork. You will work closely with Financial accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable Treasury, Logistics, FP&A Analysts and Legal Teams of Trend Micro in Europe.

The Responsibilities:

• Preparation, data collation and submission of VAT returns for numerous European entities.
• Preparation, data collation and submission of various statistical returns (VIES, Intrastat, CSO and misc. statistical returns as required).
• Reconciliation of VAT accounts in the balance sheet for all European entities.
• Preparation and review of quarterly VAT provisions and tax reports for financial reporting purposes.
• Following up with 3rd party vendors to ensure valid VAT invoices are on hand to support all VAT returns.
• Liaise with external advisors on VAT matters and stay updated on changes in tax laws and regulations, implementing necessary processes within the businesses to maintain compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on various business initiatives and transactions.
• Rolling out VAT specific training to internal teams and review of tasks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand the impact of various business initiatives and transactions on VAT compliance. Supporting the wider organisation in answering ad hoc VAT related queries.
• Assistance with managing tax queries, reviews and audits, including liaising with external service providers and tax inspectors.
• Preparation and filing of 8th Directive claims for refund of VAT across several entities.
• Identify and introduce process improvements and efficiencies.
• Develop relationships with internal stakeholders and deal with external advisors, local tax authorities and other third parties.
• Occasional assistance with preparation of company’s transfer pricing documentation and branch returns.

You Are:

• Ability to follow through & complete tasks and to support others in completing tasks within regular recurring deadlines
• Ability to research issues independently and present and communicate findings in a clear manner.
• Deadline focused.
• Motivated with excellent time management skills.
• Self starter who takes initiative, can work without supervision and tasks projects independently.
• A natural collaborator and ability to influence and work cross functionally.
• Approachable and confident with a positive personality.
• A good written and verbal communicator and are fluent in written and spoken English.

You Have:

• Tax qualification.
• Hands-on experience with VAT.
• Superb attention to detail and willingness to take responsibility.
• An accounting qualification is also highly advantageous.
• Experience in Corporation Tax & Withholding Tax is also beneficial.

At Trend Micro, we embrace change, empower people, and encourage innovation in a connected world. Our diversity and multicultural workforce are key contributing factors to our success across the globe. We like to have fun while taking our culture seriously. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to this regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, nationality, age, citizenship, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or veteran status. We do not allow discrimination or harassment of any kind

• Preparation, data collation and submission of VAT returns for numerous European entities.
• Preparation, data collation and submission of various statistical returns (VIES, Intrastat, CSO and misc. statistical returns as required).
• Reconciliation of VAT accounts in the balance sheet for all European entities.
• Preparation and review of quarterly VAT provisions and tax reports for financial reporting purposes.
• Following up with 3rd party vendors to ensure valid VAT invoices are on hand to support all VAT returns.
• Liaise with external advisors on VAT matters and stay updated on changes in tax laws and regulations, implementing necessary processes within the businesses to maintain compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on various business initiatives and transactions.
• Rolling out VAT specific training to internal teams and review of tasks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand the impact of various business initiatives and transactions on VAT compliance. Supporting the wider organisation in answering ad hoc VAT related queries.
• Assistance with managing tax queries, reviews and audits, including liaising with external service providers and tax inspectors.
• Preparation and filing of 8th Directive claims for refund of VAT across several entities.
• Identify and introduce process improvements and efficiencies.
• Develop relationships with internal stakeholders and deal with external advisors, local tax authorities and other third parties.
• Occasional assistance with preparation of company’s transfer pricing documentation and branch returns