Overview

Tax Specialist – Senior at FedEx. Support Corporate Income Tax accounting and reporting for all European and MEISA legal entities, with a focus on US GAAP tax provision and general ledger tax accounts.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the Center of Excellence Tax Accounting & Reporting for Europe and MEISA.
• Support the US GAAP based income tax accounting process for all legal entities in Europe and MEISA (over 150 entities).
• Align with stakeholders including regional and Corporate Accounting as well as US based global tax accounting teams.
• Support the timely and accurate preparation of reporting of the complex quarterly and annual US GAAP tax provision exercise through applicable tax accounting technology, including return-to-provision exercise.
• Maintain the tax accounts in the general ledger system in a timely, accurate and high-quality manner.
• Monitor timely tax payments, forecasting and tracking.
• Assist with tax calculations for the local GAAP financial statements, with special focus on Dutch entities.
• Provide input and support to all global tax initiatives.
• Drive the internal control framework, with a focus on process improvements, risk management and data efficiency.
• Develop and maintain knowledge on relevant technology developments and actively contribute to FedEx’ Global Tax Technology Strategy.

Qualifications

• High potential, holding a university degree in Tax (direct taxes) and/or Accounting supplemented with a Tax degree.
• 5-7 years of experience in an in-house corporate tax department and/or Big 4 tax consultancy firm.
• Experience with corporate tax accounting and reporting in a multinational environment – US GAAP experience is a plus.
• Excellent accounting and tax accounting skills, including tax accounting technology experience.
• Understanding of CIT rules, Dutch corporate income tax compliance experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret various types of financial information.
• A team player with a service-oriented attitude.
• Self-starter, ability to independently diagnose and resolve problems.
• Ability to work in coordination with US tax teams, Finance and Accounting.
• Effective time management.
• Fluent in English, another EU language is a plus.

Benefits

• Attractive compensation package.
• Training to get you started and on-the-job learning opportunities.
• Extensive learning resources to further develop your skills and knowledge.
• Tuition Assistance Program (*applicable for FedEx positions with a permanent contract).
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family in difficult life situations.
• Employee reduced-rate shipping.
• Great career opportunities.
• FedEx is one of the worlds most admired companies and trusted brands year after year.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce in which we provide growth opportunities for all.