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Role: Tax Accountant
The Role:
The main duties and responsibilities of the role will include the following:
- Support and assist the Senior Tax Manager in completing and submitting the corporation tax computations and returns in line with internal and statutory deadlines.
- Preparation of tax provision and related notes, including audit support, for quarterly US GAAP reporting and annual statutory filings for relevant entities. This will include the posting of related tax journals and preparation of tax accounting disclosures in Group and local financial statements.
- Support the Finance team, as required, with any VAT related queries to ensure the Group is VAT compliant.
- Support the Senior Tax Manager in the provision of accurate tax advice to internal partners (e.g. Finance, Legal, HR, Treasury etc) in an efficient and timely manner. Support the Senior Tax Manager in the undertaking of reviews of revenue streams and other matters to ensure tax compliance throughout the Group.
- Support process improvements within the tax team and assisting with restructuring and ad hoc tax projects.
- Develop strong working relationships with internal stakeholders throughout the Group as well as external stakeholders such as Tax Authorities and advisors.
- Proactively participate in the Performance Management process to ensure delivery of own, and the wider team's, objectives.
To be successful in the role, you will ideally have:
- Newly qualified Tax Advisor/ Qualified Accountant. Post qualification experience an advantage.
- Knowledge of integrated ERP system (preferably Oracle), Microsoft Office, Excel. Experience in AlphaTax is desirable.
- Self-starter with ability to work successfully on own and as a team player.
- Takes ownership of tasks to ensure work progresses.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Benefits of Working in ICON:
Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That’s why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture – one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.
At ICON, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs. In addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career - both now, and into the future.
ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below.
What ICON can offer you:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.
In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.
Our benefits examples include:
Various annual leave entitlements
A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
Life assurance
Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others.
Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.
At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here.
Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.
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