Senior Tax Specialist

**Job Title: Senior Tax Specialist**

**Location**:Porto - Hipercentro Areosa Business Park

**Model**:Hybrid (3 days/week in the office)

**Application Deadline**:28 th of November

**About GKN Automotive in Porto**

Here at GKN Automotive, we have been engineering the future for over 260 years and are now the trusted partner for 90% of the world’s automotive companies, specializing in developing and supplying market-leading drive system technologies.

Founded in 2020, **our Global Business Services (GBS) center in Porto**supports our global operations in Finance, Procurement, HR, and IT. With 300+ employees from 23 countries, we foster an inclusive culture built on our values: Ingenious, Collaborative, Driven, Principled. ️

**Please submit your CV in English**- our business language is English, and not all hiring managers speak Portuguese
- “Great opportunity for driven and result oriented professionals seeking to be part of a great culture and effectively provide your contribution for GKN growth” - Edgar Camacho (Senior Tax Manager)_

**What’s in it for you?**
- Hybrid working model
- Annual performance bonus
- Private health insurance
- Birthday off
- 24 December off
- Extra holidays: +2 days after 1 year, +1 day after 3 years (up to 25 total)
- Career development support (LinkedIn Learning, Excel & language courses)
- Diverse, multicultural environment (23 nationalities, 12 languages)
- Employee Assistance Program
- ❤ ️ 1 paid volunteering day
- Modern office with social, dining & relaxation areas
- ️ Discounts across retailers and services

**What’s the**role about**?**

We are seeking a Senior Tax Specialist that will report directly to the Senior Tax Manager.

The Tax Specialist is responsible for preparing tax returns and workpapers, organizing tax payments and tax accounts reconciliations, providing support to the business and responses to Tax Authorities queries, tax audits, internal requests and supporting projects.

**What will you be doing?**- Collection, preparation and analysis of financial data, legal documents and other relevant info required for local tax filings/tax audits and any other statutory requirements- Preparing Indirect tax returns (VAT, EC Sales lists, Intrastat, etc.) end to end process- Provide/prepare documents supporting the transactional data audit support and responses as required- Advise on ERP system updates according to the strategies and policies in place, as well as in line with indirect tax changes globally- Assist with all tax operational matters and identify any compliance issues. Escalating matters to the Senior Tax Manager for advice and resolution- Provide indirect tax and systems trainings to other internal stakeholders- Provide audit support and responses as required- Prepare tax reconciliations, including monthly/quarterly balance sheet reconciliations before the return is filed

**What are we looking for?**
- Essential: _- Bachelor’s degree in Tax, accounting, management or equivalent- Proven 4- 6 years of experience working in Tax, ideally working with Indirect Taxes within a complex and large volume environment- Attention to detail and accuracy-
- Knowledge of ERP systems, processes and workflow technology
- Desirable: _- Knowledge of European VAT regulations and requirements- Knowledge of other jurisdictions outside EU regulations and requirements is a plus- Experience in working in a in a similar industry, as well as in a shared service environment is a plus**Language Skills**:

- English min B2- Other language(s) is a plus

**GKN Automotive in Porto**:
Established in 2020, our Global Business Services (GBS) is located at the heart of Porto ( Hipercentro Areosa Business Park), where our 300+ employees provide support on a global level within areas of Finance, Procurement, HR and IT (to name a few). Our workplace is diverse and inclusive and our locally based team is represented by individuals from 23 different countries. Our culture is underpinned by our Values & Behaviors - **Ingenious, Collaborative, Driven, Principled.**

Don’t worry if you don’t meet every single requirement - we believe in potential and growth. If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you

**Why not join us and help accelerate the future?**

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