Tax Accountant

Trivium Packaging is a global sustainability leader in metal packaging with more than 60 locations worldwide, nearly 8,000 employees, and an annual revenue of approximately €3.0 billion.

Trivium serves a diverse range of customers in a variety of end markets such as food, seafood, pet food, nutrition, beauty and personal care, household care, and premium beverages.

Trivium wants to shape the industry and has embarked on an ambitious transformation journey.

In the near term, focus is on building & upskilling the team, deciding where to play & how to win, and increasing financial performance by executing the Trivium Business System (commercial, operational, and supply chain excellence).

Sustainability is embedded in our materials and in our actions. Trivium has ambitious sustainability targets and focuses exclusively on products that are infinitely recyclable.

Our company sustainability journey has been awarded with a Platinum medal by EcoVadis, the world's leading rating agent who allocated this award only to the top 1% of the >75000 companies reviewed.

Sustainability is embedded in each and every function at Trivium, it's in our DNA. The global head office is at Amsterdam Airport; however, many people work in virtual teams from different countries. Our culture is results-driven, entrepreneurial, informal, and highly multicultural. Our people have a high degree of responsibility.

This is an
excellent growth opportunity for talented and aspiring business professionals with 5-10 years of relevant work experience, preferably in an international company.

Supporting the German Finance Manager, the Tax Accountant Germany is responsible for correct execution of the duties of the tax department including but not limited to Month (Quarter) End closing activities, certain day-to-day head office accounting / finance duties, preparing Statutory Financial Statements and liaising with Internal and External auditors.

The role will require collaboration with various finance and non-finance staff to ensure complete and accurate accounting records are maintained and that all head office financial reporting and local regulatory requirements are met.

Important responsibilities

• Support the German Finance Manager on tax related questions and support the Group tax team on tax related topics
• Ensuring the correctness of the financial accounting for the tax area in compliance with the principles of proper bookkeeping (GOB) and tax accounting regulations
• Preparation of quarterly (and annual) tax package for group reporting purposes
• Preparation and execution of tax and other audits
• Contact person for internal and external customers with questions regarding taxes
• Preparatory work for tax returns and processing of all sales tax matters
• Preparation and implementation of VAT returns
• Support the statutory accountant and finance manager in preparation of annual financial statements for the 3 Trivium Germany legal entities
• Support the finance manager in preparation of information for KPMG which forms the basis of the tax computations for the companies in the Trivium Germany group and answering any requests or queries they may have on those submissions. This information, which feeds directly into the final tax computations, includes detailed breakdowns of incomes, expenses, assets and liabilities
• Responding to PWC annual audit requests and queries
• Responsible for any insurance and customs matters
• Identifies process deficiencies and manages process improvements
• Adhoc research on the tax treatment for transactions which are new or unusual within Trivium Germany.

Requirements:

• Bachelor or academic degree in economics and/or accounting with sound tax knowledge
• 510 years working experience post qualification, preferably in an international company
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and / or Tax Specialist (Steuerfachgehilfe) degree
• Strong MS Office skills, SAP knowledge preferred
• Internal and External Audit Principles
• ERP knowledge
• HFM Knowledge is a plus
• Ability to communicate in English.

What we offer

• Working in a healthy organization with supportive atmosphere
• Team spirit for our goals and visions
• Individual people development programs
• Autonomy & accountability for areas of responsibility
• Attractive salary packages.

BRINGING YOUR TRUE SELF TO WORK
To reach our goals, we know we need colleagues at all levels who are truly diverse in every way. That's why we are an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.

Our customers come from a wide range of backgrounds, and so do our people and It's business critical for us to ensure all our people have what they need to perform at their best and can be their true selves at work.

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