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Diageo Direct Tax Lead Analyst in Budapest, Hungary
Job Description :
Job Title: Direct Tax Lead Analyst
Location: Budapest
Contract:permanent
About us
Diageo is the world’s leading premium drinks company with an outstanding collection of brands, such as Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Baileys, Captain Morgan, Tanqueray and Guinness. Our purpose –Celebrating life, every day, everywhere–has a relevant role in our company, for our people, our diversity, our brands, in how we perform and how we build shared value.
About the team
The Tax job family encompasses global roles accountable for the design and implementation of tax strategies, policies and the tax governance framework. It also includes the provision of tax support to Diageo’s business units, delivery of projects to create shareholder value, and proactive management and mitigation of key tax risks.
About you
The purpose of this role is to ensure that the UK and ROI markets’ direct tax processes (including CIT, WHT, TP and other supplementary returns) are undertaken accurately, efficiently (utilising automation and outsourcing where applicable) and on time and the surrounding internal control procedures, legislative requirements are rigorously adhered to.
About the role
Preparing, (or supporting the preparation of - depending on the level of outsourcing), and reviewing, CIT computation and returns and connected supplementary returns related inputs in accordance with global standard process and controls, utilising automation tools where applicable.
Support the annual transfer pricing processes, ensuring Diageo’s transfer pricing principles are reflected in the CIT returns
Proving information for routine CIT, WHT, TP and other direct tax related audit enquiries and projects for your markets under the supervisory of the Direct Tax Lead/Manager.
Ensuring compliance with market specific regulatory requirements and legislative changes working closely with Direct Tax Team Leader, Tax Business Partner and Outsourced service provider.
Preparing, reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring these are done on time and in an internal and external control compliant way.
Actively leading and coordinating tax document retention for your markets.
Supplying to continuous process improvement- through establishing a LEAN approach to drive effectiveness and efficiency- of direct tax compliance
Supporting the new controls and KPI report implementation, supervising the implemented KPI-s, supporting investigation of the root-cause or errors and working with end-to-end processes to improve KPIs
Promptly responding to market queries in respect of markets in her/his responsibility and supporting direct tax leaders, business partners, SME-s in non-routine questions, projects, and during tax audits in her/his proficiency
The Lead Direct Tax Analyst will not have any direct reports, however will actively supply the annual performance process by providing regular feedback on team members. The role supports the Direct Tax Team Leader in the review process and in the capability building of the Team.
What you'll bring
Preferably qualified accountant or tax advisor, tax accountant/analyst with 4-5 years of experience in direct tax environment
ATT in Corporation Tax/Business Income Tax or equivalent UK Tax qualification is preferred
Experience at an operational level in direct tax, controls and risk management
Experience with transitions and project management is an advantage
Experience in working with integrated software system (SAP) is an advantage
Experience of Tax Reporting and IFRS
Strong Financial process understanding at an operational level in direct tax and tax reporting
Good numerical skills and confident excel usage
Able to work with tight deadlines
Strong communication and influencing skills
Benefits of working here
Outstanding Family Leave opportunity
We work without border - you will work with people from all over the world
You will deal with outstanding brand portfolio
Wide variety of thematic events, after work activities organized by employee communities
Product Allowance to purchase company products from the staff shop
We won the Fittest Workplace Award, of course we have a Gym
Urban legend is true, we do have a Rooftop Bar
Inclusion & Diversity
Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to Diageo’s purpose of “celebrating life every day everywhere”. This purpose is, in itself, inclusive in nature, as it values everybody irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality or ethnicity.
We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realize its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the 180 countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow and our values, purpose and standards set the conditions for us to respect the outstanding contribution each person brings!
Worker Type :
Regular
Primary Location:
Budapest
Additional Locations :
Job Posting Start Date :
2024-09-18
With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers – the brands we’re building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world.
Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you’ll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you’ll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of.
With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you’ll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we’ll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential.
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