Tax Accountant, Statutory & Direct Tax Specialist

The Role

An inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees is looking for a Tax Accountant, Statutory & Direct Tax Specialist. Step into the role and become a key player in shaping the financial integrity of our operations across the EMEA region. In this pivotal position, you'll lead the charge in statutory accounting, corporate tax compliance, and group tax reporting for multiple countries—ensuring we meet local regulations while supporting strategic business goals. If you're ready to make a tangible impact in a role that blends accounting expertise with cross-border collaboration, we want to hear from you!

Principle Accountabilities

• Covering group tax reporting on periodical basis, with high extent of independency.
• Cooperation with external provider for corporate tax calculation and tax returns preparation.
• Ensure compliance with local laws and regulations in cooperation with external provider.
• Coordination of calendar with external consultants, auditors, internal stakeholders in the Market and other parties involved in cooperation with direct manager or senior.
• Reconciliation between local GAAP and IFRS and local GAAP account reconciliations.
• External Audit support, liaison with external auditors and coordination of audit deliverables.
• Interpretation and roll out of local accounting policy/standards.
• Preparation of the statutory filing in line with Local GAAP requirements, including all notes and disclosures.
• Constantly look for improvement opportunities and drive implementation.

Skills and Experience Required

• Strong accounting expertise, able to act as focal point between different stakeholders, multitask and meet fixed deadlines.
• Strong accounting, tax and statutory reporting experience in an international environment.
• Experience in CIT calculations, for local and group purpose and in managing full local statutory compliance process for selected European countries.
• Strong computer and numerical skills, particular experience with Excel and SAP.
• ACCA qualification or equivalent is a plus.
• Ability to multitask and deal with time constraints, while working in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, professional proficiency in English.
• Ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization and at stakeholders’ side.
• Demonstrated continuous improvement and critical mindset with drive for excellence.

What We Offer

In return for playing your part in building our future, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package with salary, bonus scheme and further benefits as well inspiring places to work and collaborate with purpose. Here at Imperial we will give you the opportunity to grow and learn, innovate at pace and be a part of our purpose to forge a path to a healthier future for moments of relaxation and pleasure for our consumers.

Everyone Belongs

Everyone belongs in Imperial. We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence. We give fair and equal consideration to all our applicants. Please contact us at recruitment@impbrands.com to let us know if we can provide support in helping you complete an application and/or attend an interview.

About Us

We're a truly international company, fourth largest in our industry and operating across 120 markets. An inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees. As we embrace a new era of growth, we are transforming. Our ways of working and culture are driven by a challenger mindset, constantly questioning the status quo where people can bring their best selves to work. Our agility and collaboration are driving our ambitions, innovation and success all supported by our award-winning development programmes that creates exciting and rewarding career opportunities for all.  Encouraging inclusion at local levels and supporting a developing and robust diversity agenda globally, we’re fully committed to creating and maintaining an environment that celebrates and respects difference.

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