Junior Tax Specialist (12 months contract)

  • Full-time
  • Department: Finance
  • Location: Poznan

Company Description

Remember the last time you opened a bottle of champagne, a cold beer after a hard day’s work or a bottle of sparkling mineral water to quench the thirst, well it was probably made by us, we are O-I and we love that we make more glass containers than anyone in the world.

O-I has more than a century of experience crafting pure, sustainable, brand-building glass packaging for many of the world’s best-known food and beverage brands. We are proud to provide high quality glass packaging for beer, wine, spirits, food, non-alcoholic beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

With nearly 25,000 employees and an unparalleled footprint spanning almost 72 plants in 20 countries, O-I is a truly global maker of glass packaging.

From engineering and manufacturing to brand development, design and innovation, we are dedicated to providing unique solutions to exceed our customers’ expectations and fuel consumers’ desire for glass.

Job Description

You will be responsible for preparation of Indirect tax reporting, processing journal entries related to VAT accounting, support Country Finances in VAT compliance processes. Also, for ensuring appropriate set up on SAP of Indirect Taxes rates and system logic plus performing control framework activities related to Indirect taxes. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Timely and correctly calculate, prepare and submit Indirect Tax returns (i.e. VAT, ESL, Intrastat)
  • Prepare re-class JE for Indirect Taxes in Receivable position
  • Prepare Manual Payment or Reimbursement Requests (including validation of general ledger accounts, etc.) within statutory deadlines
  • Prepare clearing /closing of completed transactions - VAT Settlement
  • Support supervisor in process of setting up an correct SAP Indirect Taxes rates and system logic
  • Perform Control Framework activities related to Indirect taxes
  • Ensure full compliance for countries under supervision with the relevant local VAT laws and regulations
  • Identify and make improvement proposals to supervisor
  • Identify, analyze, propose solutions and communicate indirect tax issues to supervisor
  • Prepare advises to internal Clients
  • Participate in indirect tax related projects
  • Support the external and internal audit teams and deliver the requested records and documentation for the testing
  • Provide support on VAT audits, by preparation of required documents by local authorities
  • Ensure the proper retention of records
  • Provide back-up on compliance on Tax team’s activities
  • Other reasonable tasks/projects as assigned

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Finance &/or Accounting preferable 
  • Up to 2 years of experience in finance, tax area or in an international business, SSC finance team
  • VAT knowledge
  • Different legislations VAT knowledge as an asset IT Skills
  • Use of either SAP or other major ERP system helpful
  • Microsoft Office applications: knowledge of MS Excel 
  • VBA skills is an asset Languages
  • English advanced
  • Other European language is a plus

Additional Information

We offer

  • Private medical Insurance including dental care
  • Life Assurance
  • Multisport card
  • Social fund (e.g. vacation allowance, Christmas allowance)
  • Employee referral program
  • Flexible working hours
  • Remote work from Poland

 

The opportunity to help build something from the ground up, new experiences, and a culture where you can shine. 

If you are smart, passionate, innovative, culturally open, curious and collaborative, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply now or for a confidential conversation please email Katarzyna Toporek at [email protected]

O-I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that attracts and embraces the brightest minds and creates a culture that welcomes a diversity of ideas and perspectives while encouraging growth and rewarding performance. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

O-I is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact O-I at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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