Tax / Subsidiaries Accountant at May & Baker

• The Tax/Subsidiary Accountant will play a crucial role in managing tax compliance, financial reporting for subsidiaries, and ensuring adherence to tax laws and regulations.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong background in taxation, financial reporting, and experience working in a conglomerate environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Tax Compliance:

• Prepare and file accurate and timely corporate income tax returns for the pharmaceutical manufacturing company and its subsidiaries.
• Stay updated on changes in tax laws and regulations to ensure compliance.
• Work with external tax advisors to optimize the company's tax position.

Subsidiary Financial Reporting:

• Consolidate financial statements for subsidiaries within the conglomerate.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial results for each subsidiary.
• Collaborate with subsidiary finance teams to gather necessary information.

Transfer Pricing:

• Monitor and manage transfer pricing policies and documentation for intercompany transactions.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure compliance with transfer pricing regulations.

Tax Planning:

• Assist in developing and implementing tax planning strategies to optimize the overall tax position of the pharmaceutical manufacturing company and its subsidiaries.
• Provide advice on the tax implications of business decisions.

Audit Support:

• Coordinate and provide support for tax audits and examinations.
• Work closely with external auditors to ensure accurate representation of tax positions in financial statements.
• Cross-functional Collaboration:
• Collaborate with finance, legal, and other departments within the conglomerate to ensure alignment on tax and subsidiary accounting matters.
• Provide guidance on tax implications of business initiatives and projects.

Qualifications:

• BSC or HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. ACA or ACTI certification is preferred.
• Proven experience in tax accounting, preferably in a pharmaceutical manufacturing setting within a conglomerate.
• Strong knowledge of tax laws and regulations, including international taxation.
• Experience with consolidation of financial statements for subsidiaries.
• Familiarity with transfer pricing concepts and documentation.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Experience:

• Minimum of four [4] years of relevant experience in tax accounting and subsidiary financial reporting.