Assistant Tax Manager

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Wood is currently recruiting an Assistant Tax Manager  to support the Tax Director – Europe in all direct and indirect tax compliance as well as in the commercial tax matters. 

The ideal candidate must be a proven team player, who is comfortable directly liaising at all levels to ensure the business is supported by being compliant with Transfer Pricing, VAT and CIT matters.

The role will include also a support to the Tax Director – Europe to manage the Commercial Tax advice process for the region as provided by the Group Tax policy, dealing with cross border contracts in a complex business and strictly coordinating with other Tax functions involved in the process.

The position will be based in Corsico (Milan) office, with the possibility to work from home up to two days per week.

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The Role

The role will include also a strong support to the Tax Director – Europe with the Transfer Pricing compliance for some entities in the Region as well as with the VAT and CIT compliance for identified entities of the Group.  An awareness of the impact of Pillar II on the Group entities will be part of the role evaluation. 

The ideal candidate must be a proven self-starter, who is comfortable directly liaising at all levels to ensure the business is supported in proposing the most tax efficient commercial tax structure and the identified entities are compliant with Transfer Pricing, VAT and CIT compliance 

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What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working where relevant.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
• Flexible benefits package; Free shuttle bus from Metro station to the office, company canteen, biannual free medical check-up, free company parking, extra-working accidents insurance
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

The key objectives for this role are:

• Management of the preparation and submission of VAT, CIT, WHT and other returns for the identified entities. The candidate should have good and proven experience in tax accounting, tax compliance and indirect tax. 
• Management of the preparation and submission process for identified entities’ transfer pricing compliance including review of local files, master files, and other transfer pricing documentation prepared by the external provider
• Implement process automation to drive efficiencies and manage risk
• Conduct tax research and stay updated on changes in tax legislation
  • Foreign tax credit for assignees
  • queries from the business;
  • tax audits; and
  • intercompany transactions.
• Assist the Tax Director – Europe in tax related matters including: 
• Support to the Tax Director – Europe for the preparation and submission of the group’s commercial tax advice for cross border contracts in coordination with Group Tax function and the Tax Director – Region

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Technical attributes:

• ACA and/or CTA qualification or equivalent
• Excellent verbal communication skills and self-confidence to explain tax concepts to internal and external contacts at all levels
• Excellent project management, organization and prioritization skills
• Excellent use technology to drive efficiencies
• Excellent report writing skills

Personal Attributes:

• High attention to detail
• Highly motivated and organised
• Excellent presentation skills

Ability to:

• Demonstrable ability to develop solutions when faced with challenges
• Work well under pressure and meet a demanding timetable with hard deadlines
• Identify risks and know when to raise the flag
• Work effectively across different cultures, driving a global mind-set
• Work calmly whilst under pressure
• Influence others by presenting consistent, clearly constructed and coherent arguments
• Speak and write both in Italian and English

 

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com
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