Corporate Tax Manager, EMEA

Your responsibilities

• Corporate tax compliance – Collaborate and coordinate with outside service providers to manage the preparation of the corporate income tax returns and all related filings, where not prepared in-house, to ensure their accurate and timely submission; responsible for the preparation and maintenance of all supporting workpapers and calculations such as Tax Fixed Asset Registers, Corporate Interest Restriction and Thin Capitalisation calculations; calculation and monitoring of tax payments and preparation of the cash tax forecast; assisting with local Tax Authorities enquiries. Ensure local Tax Legislation is complied with and processes are updated as required
• US Group Reporting – Responsible for the preparation of the EMEA Tax Package for quarter-end reporting and forecasting purposes, including current and deferred tax provisioning for US GAAP requirements, preparation of tax account reconciliations. Working with US Tax team and our external auditors
• Local GAAP Reporting – Responsible for the preparation of the local tax accounting calculations with supporting workpapers, for inclusion in the local GAAP statutory accounts, including current and deferred taxes and any prior year adjustments. Working with local advisors and external auditors as required
• Withholding taxes – Responsible for the fulfillment of withholding tax compliance and reporting obligations
• Project work – Working on Corporate tax projects on an ad-hoc basis'
• People management – Developing the junior members of the Team, with a direct report
• Work closely with other departments to gather information and assist in requests
• Assist with tax planning and strategies implementation in the responsible countries

Our requirements

• ACA/ACCA/ATT/CTA qualified (or equivalent) preferred, with 5 to 8 years’ experience in accounting and Corporate Tax reporting and compliance, preferably in an international environment
• Strong Corporate Tax experience for both compliance and tax accounting (deferred and current), exposure to international tax and transfer pricing
• Demonstrated technical strength and knowledge related to CIT accounting, reporting and compliance
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management in an organization
• Self-starter with strong accounting, analytical, time management and project management skills
• Must be well-organized, hands-on, detail-oriented and able to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure and complete tasks within time constraints and deadlines
• Strong organizational skills showing attention to detail and willing to show flexibility
• Professionalism, dependability, integrity and trustworthiness combined with a cooperative attitude are essential
• Experience within an international tax and/ or finance function of a multinational enterprise is preferred
• Experience with accounting reporting systems, Microsoft Office, excellent ability with Microsoft Excel

What we offer

• Employment in a stable company with an established position in the market.
• Possibility to work within fast growing world’s 500 Fortune digital infrastructure company.
• Challenging job in a dynamic, professional, international and multicultural environment.
• Possibility to participate in company sponsored trainings package.
• Employee Assistance Program – assess to free counselling legal and financial consultations and crisis intervention.
• Paid employee referral program.
• Opportunity to work in supportive, inclusive environment with People-Centric Culture.
• Competitive salary and yearly bonus as well as a well-defined career path shaped to the individuals career focus & priorities.
• Attractive benefits package

Equinix is currently hiring for a Corporate Tax Manager to join the EMEA Tax Team focusing on the Corporate Income Tax and Withholding Tax compliance, reporting and accounting for a portfolio of the Equinix EMEA legal entities. The ideal candidate must be accounting or tax qualified, with a strong Corporate Tax background, highly motivated with proven technical and interpersonal skills, who is keen to pursue a career in a large international and fast paced organization.