Our client is a market leading hi-tech manufacturer with operations around the world. Reporting to Head of Global Tax in the U.S., this is a highly visible position in tax operations responsible for a variety of regional and worldwide corporate tax advisory and compliance projects.
This includes participating in strategic tax planning, tax analyses, M&A, business integrations. It handles US GAAP tax provisioning for the region, tax audits and transfer pricing documentation.
The Swiss tax returns are done in-house so the ability to French would be highly beneficial. Corporate tax compliance for the rest of EMEA is outsourced but requires supervision.
French and English language skills are required as well as a minimum 8 years of progressive corporate tax experience in public accounting (Big 4 preferred) and industry with exposure to multinational tax operations.
You will need Swiss corporate tax and international tax knowledge, as well as experience with U.S. or IFRS income tax accounting principles. A Chartered Accountant or equivalent qualification would be highly advantageous.