Global Tax Reporting Expert

Job Description

We are looking for a Tax Reporting Expert, functionally and hierarchically reporting to the Group Tax Director, whose responsibilities will include:

• Coordination of actions defined by the Tax Department regarding tax reporting, compliance obligations, assistance, and advisory services.
• Definition, improvement, and deployment of processes, tools, and governance frameworks.

The position covers approximately 30 countries across 3 regions.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Effective Tax Rate (ETR) Analysis

• Review and validation of income tax expense recorded under IFRS during quarterly closings, based on the tax packages prepared by consolidated entities.
• Review and validation of deferred tax balances and movements, including:
  • Deferred taxes arising from differences between local GAAP and IFRS;
  • Deferred taxes related to local-to-tax adjustments;
  • Deferred taxes on tax loss carryforwards.
• Review of the current tax expense of the entities.
• Analysis and validation variances between the theoretical tax charge and the effective tax charge.

Tax Function Coordination

• Participate, under the supervision of the Group Tax Director, in defining actions aimed at ensuring the Group’s tax compliance.
• Contribute to the design of tax transformation initiatives, ensuring process efficiency, scalability, and data quality.
• Monitor the deployment of these initiatives.
• Follow up on tax audits and tax litigation matters.
• Provide tax advice and support on all tax-related matters.

Pillar Two and Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR)

• Prepare the tax CbCR and the public CbCR.
• Monitor local entities' compliance obligations (notifications and filing requirements).
• Perform calculations related to Pillar Two Safe Harbour rules, Top-up Tax, and Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (QDMTT).
• Contribute to the integration of Pillar Two requirements into the Group’s recurring tax and financial processes, transitioning from a project-based approach to a business-as-usual operating model, in close coordination with the Group Consolidation Department and local entities.

Transfer Pricing

• Coordinate the preparation of transfer pricing documentation with local entities and external advisors.
• Participate in the definition of the Group’s transfer pricing policy.

Qualifications

• Mandatory Bachelor's or Master's degree in accounting or finance (Business School, Master CCA, ACCA or CECCAR) ;
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in taxation, including practical knowledge of tax accounting.
• Professional English level, French is an advantage (both spoken and written) is essential;
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage complex matters in an international environment.
• Ability to interact effectively with finance decision-makers.

Additional Information

WHAT THIS ROLE OFFERS

• A rare and highly sought-after expertise: professionals who master tax, accounting, and consolidation matters are in high demand.
• Direct interaction with local finance leaders.
• An international environment: 120 entities across more than 60 countries organized into 7 regions.
• The opportunity to join a market-leading and innovative group.
• Exposure to a business sector closely linked to macroeconomic developments.
• High technical topics such as tax proof, Pillar Two, and public Country-by-Country Reporting, placing you at the forefront of regulatory developments shaping the profession