Regional Tax Manager EMEA

We’re the world’s leading data, insights, and consulting company; we shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere Worldpanel provides brands and retailers with a unique, 360-degree understanding of consumer behaviour across the globe. We are shopper-centric, continuously monitoring the purchase and usage behaviour through the largest omnipanel in the world. With unparalleled datasets, pioneering technology and expert analysts, we partner with brands and retailers of all sizes, empowering them to reimagine what’s possible, and change the landscape to create a better, healthier, more sustainable and inclusive world Job Details The EMEA / UK&I Tax Manager will be a key member of Numerator International finance team, reporting to the Numerator International EMEA / UK&I Regional Controller in the Control & Accounting function, but with key collaborators in the Tax team - particularly the Numerator International Global Tax Director Numerator, a data and tech company serving the North American market research space, has combined with Worldpanel, to create a new global consumer data company. This new company forms a powerhouse of technology enabled consumer insights from nearly five billion consumers worldwide, driving innovation and strategic solutions for thousands of customers You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with local and regional tax regulations, handling relationships with local tax advisors, and collaborating closely with external auditors and regulatory bodies What's in it for you:

• Annual bonus based on personal and company performance
• Option of hybrid working
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Private Medical & Dental Insurance
• Life Assurance & Income Protection

What you will be doing in this role:

• Coordinate and handle the work of the outsourced tax compliance provider, including preparation of documentation for tax returns, statutory accounts, sales and use tax compliance, and other tax compliance matters.
• Be responsible for inputs into the tax compliance process from the remote controlling teams.
• Ensure accurate reconciliation of tax liability and expense accounts, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
• Review billings, expenses and assets to guarantee detailed tax assessment.
• Maintain and update tax calendars to meticulously track all filing requirements.
• Be responsible for the completion of tax registrations, business licenses, and miscellaneous tax filings.
• Conduct comprehensive research on tax issues and stay updated on law changes, providing guidance to the team.
• Support internal and external audits, including ensuring timely clearance of auditor findings and management recommendations.
• Serve as a liaison between the tax department and other corporate accounting functions. Drive input to special projects as the need arises.

The capabilities needed in this role:

• Member of a professional accounting body, or equivalent professional qualification
• Proven experience in accounting and tax, with significant exposure to tax compliance and management.
• Good knowledge of local GAAP
• Understanding of US GAAP would be desirable
• Previous experience with Netsuite and OneStream would be desirable
• Strong technical knowledge and experience of practical application of regulatory requirements and tax principles
• Experience of working with an offshore transaction processing team
• Ability to collaborate and establish relationships across the business (at all levels)
• Attention to detail and an inquisitive nature
• Comfortable handling key relationships with external finance parties and service providers
• An ability to work simultaneously and effectively to progress several different tasks whilst to working to tight deadlines, including an ability to effectively prioritise

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