Swiss Tax Controller ? Geneva
The Client
My client, a food industry organisation, currently requires a Swiss Tax Controller to support the EU Tax Director in the firms? operations throughout Europe.
My client has a near 200 year history and is a leader in the world's most important agricultural production regions and consumption markets.
The Role
This role will be based in the Geneva Headquarters, with the firm operating in over 30 countries.
The Responsibilities
Supporting the EU Tax Director in consolidation and review of the US GAAP tax consolidated package for the firms European operations, the Swiss Tax Controller will:
? Prepare monthly income tax calculation under Swiss and US GAAPs for the firm which involves current and deferred taxes
? Determine and remit Swiss municipal, cantonal and federal estimated income tax payments
? Prepare and file Swiss income tax returns, including assembly of required documentation and preparation of supporting work-papers and tax return schedules
? Prepare monthly Swiss VAT returns and liaise with the relevant tax authorities
? Compile and prepare documentation in support of the provision for income taxes, tax asset and liability balances, and related disclosures for financial reporting of foreign income taxes in accordance with U.S. GAAPs (FAS 109 ? APB 28 - FIN48)
? Collaborate with the Tax Director in preparation of documentation as appropriate in a variety of tax-related projects
? Work on tax projects including those involving cantonal, federal tax rulings and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
? Coordinate the headquarter cost allocation process for the firm and analyse the firms expense base, allocation drivers and mark-up
? Gather supporting documents to properly claim deduction in all the relevant jurisdictions as required and follow-up of the recurring recharges from the HQ and provide the details for tax purposes to European affiliates
The Experience
The successful candidate must have excellent tax accounting skills on top of which you will be able to demonstrate the following:
? Fluency in English
? Swiss Tax Experience
? Minimum 5 years experience in accounting /reporting and taxes
? Experience acquired in an international companies (U.S. multinationals is a preference)
? Experience with IFRS and FAS 109, FIN48, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance Knowledge of Swiss VAT law and regulations
? Ideally, knowledge US GAAP and SAP system
The Location
Living in Geneva
Geneva is easily Switzerland?s most international city, a long-established haven for skilled expatriates from every corner of the globe. As the European headquarters of the UN, WHO and several key multinationals like IBM and Dell, Geneva has an identity far broader than the Swiss parochialism of its rural cantons. The official language of Geneva is French but you are just as likely to hear English, Spanish, Russian or even Arabic from its polyglot population.
The city has plenty of beauty to seduce expatriates; wonderful parks, superb museums and close proximity to the best skiing in the Alps combine to offer respite from the rigidity, diligence and punctuality of the Swiss working week.
Expatriates can take some time to adapt to Geneva, but once settled in, the city?s many seductions are hard to ignore. One key advantage of living there is the convenient proximity to other European countries. This makes Geneva a perfect base to explore the wider charms of the continent while building a career in one of the most competitive and rewarding cities on earth.
Contact Details
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Michelle Zikmann
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