Tax Senior

The Job:

• Global tax compliance for the group across various tax heads such as Corporation Tax and VAT
• International tax planning and analysis
• Analysis of specific emerging tax developments and their impact on the SES Group.
• Jurisdictional tax exposure analysis, associated reporting and mitigation measures
• Drafting of responses to tax audits where they arise
• Assist in managing systems tax data and processes for accurate reporting
• Ad hoc tax related matters relating to SES & Subsidiaries as they arise
• Liaising with and management of relationships with external service providers, advisors and shareholder tax teams

Key Functions/Responsibilities:

• Support the tax function in tax reporting and compliance obligations for Shannon Engine Support Limited and subsidiaries.
• Support the business team on deal related tax matters for the leasing, housekeeping, purchase and sale of aircraft engines, shop visits and other major decisions.  This includes but is not limited to new product design and introduction, financial analysis, international direct and indirect tax issues, global permanent establishment issues, withholding taxes, as well as the application of double tax treaties
• Assist the tax team in the preparation of tax accounting for all entities, domestic and international return preparation and filing, tax payments, deferred tax accounting, tax account reconciliations.
• Assist the tax team to ensure the adequacy and functioning of all tax processes and information systems used within the business
• Assist the tax team in managing domestic and foreign tax audits and information requests
• Assist the tax team in managing outside service providers and tax advisors, where necessary, for tax return preparation and the review of tax opinions and advice
• Assist the tax team in managing any structural changes within the business such as new subsidiary set up, wind ups, restructurings etc
• Assist in developing and managing the transfer pricing policy for consistency with global tax requirements. Help in monitoring and ensuring compliance with the established transfer pricing policy
• Be the focal point for all compliance subjects in relation to the subsidiaries and ensure with the support of the local service providers that each subsidiary is compliant with local tax laws

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

• Institute of Taxation in Ireland or UK or equivalent international tax qualification
• Minimum 1+ years of relevant tax experience
• Validation of eligibility to work in Ireland

Desired Characteristics:

• Minimum 1+ years of relevant tax compliance experience
• Proactive, detail oriented, excellent prioritization and organizational skills
• Proven ability to design and execute large scale projects in a complex environment

• Excellent communication skills; position requires effective collaboration with senior management, business teams, and shareholders
• Ability to plan, prioritize, think strategically and work independently with minimal supervision
• Good ability to review, understand and improve processes and systems
• Attention to detail and persistence
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and tax preparation software

• Enthusiastic team player with the ability to multi-task effectively
• Willing to travel, sometimes on short notice

Competencies:

• Communication
• Professional
• Diligence
• Working with people
• Planning and Organisation
• Adaptability/Responding to Change
• Drive for Results
• Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking
• Functional/Technical Knowledge/Skills
• Analysing and interpreting
• Innovation
• Deciding and initiating actions
• Coping with pressure
• Leadership