Associate Manager, Tax & Statutory Accounting

Associate Manager, Tax & Statutory Accounting

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers – such as Raid®, Glade®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member.

Location: Erkrath, Germany

About the Role

• Reporting to the Manager, International Taxes Europe, the role of Associate Manager – Tax & Statutory Accounting (TSA) manages the statutory accounting, corporate taxation and transfer pricing for the German operation.
• Oversight and management of reporting in smaller Central Group territories where accounting and tax reporting is outsourced.
• Key responsibilities are to ensure the statutory accounts and corporate tax reporting are filed accurately and in line with local deadlines and in accordance with specific country regulations.
• Local point of contact for regulatory, statutory and corporate tax enquiries, collaborating with different business functions and working closely with a network of counterpart TSAs in other European locations and a synergetic virtual team.
• Maintain strong working relationships and maintaining a high degree of customer service with our business partners.
• Works with a high degree of autonomy, being a virtual member of the Shared Service Centre in Frimley UK, working closely with a network of counterpart TSAs in other European locations and a synergetic virtual team.

Key Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the European Shared Service Centre, maintain financial statements and underlying records, which adequately reflect all transactions in accordance with S.C. Johnson's fiscal and statutory accounting policies, handling statutory accounting and corporate tax queries and matters raised by external and internal auditors, as well as by the tax authorities.
• Directly responsible for preparation of local country statutory accounts and preparation of supporting information for local corporate tax return.
• Maintain relationships with 3rd party vendors (audit, tax, outsource partners) and with local tax authorities. Serve as primary contact and partner with external auditors.
• Timely preparation of year-end corporate tax schedules, by completing/adjusting the Global Tax system according to the year-end timetable.
• Transfer Pricing oversight for German operation.
• Liaison with US parent on Defined Benefit pension plan accounting.

Required Experience You’ll Bring

• Qualified Accountant / Finance qualification.
• Solid work experience in accounting functions with the preparation of statutory accounts for German entities.
• Excellent communication skills and establish trusted relationships with the Shared Service Centre, Corporate Tax, Insurance, and appropriate statutory and tax external companies.
• Self-starter with a proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Spoken and written fluency in English is a must.

Preferred Experiences And Skills

• Strong SAP background.
• Excellent Excel skills.
• Ability to work effectively in an internationally diverse workforce.
• Must be able to manage and prioritize the work of multiple country reporting deadlines.
• Can work in conjunction with internal partner, third parties vendors / auditors and tax authorities.
• Tax compliance (corporate income taxes) for Germany, preferable in a multinational environment or in external or internal audit.

Job Requirements

• Full time work, 40 hours per week.
• Annual travel within EU for 3 day team face to face meeting.

You need to be eligible to work in the country of application.

This role is not eligible for relocation.

Remote work available once a week for eligible employees.

Coming Together

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