What makes us Qlik?A Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader for 15 years in a row, Qlik transforms complex data landscapes into actionable insights, driving strategic business outcomes. Serving over 40,000 general customers, our portfolio leverages pervasive data quality and advanced AI/ML capabilities that lead to better decisions, faster.We excel in integration and governance solutions that work with diverse data sources, and our real-time analytics uncover hidden patterns, empowering teams to address complex challenges and seize new opportunities.The Senior Tax Accountant RoleAn expanding tax department presents an opportunity for a Senior Tax Accountant. Reporting to the Tax Manager, the Senior Tax Accountant will be jointly responsible as an individual contributor for overseeing the company’s EMEA and APAC direct tax processes, compliance and initiatives.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on individual to make a long-term impact within the organization.What makes this role interesting?Review or assist with EMEA and APAC corporate tax returns prepared by external advisorsPerform research as required to ensure accuracy of tax filingsReview or assist with the preparation of the annual and quarterly worldwide U.S. GAAP tax provisionCommunicate with tax authorities in a timely manner regarding any communications or notices receivedManage EMEA and APAC direct tax paymentsSupport the accounting team in the Shared Services Center during audit procedures for local country GAAP financials in the EMEA and APAC regionActive communication and cooperation with the accounting, revenue and accounts payable teams in the Shared Services Center and the IT teamExecute direct tax controls needed for EMEA and APAC complianceTake responsibility and ownership of relationships at appropriate levels in the organizationOversee and assume ownership of the direct tax processes in EMEA and APAC including compliance with tax filing deadlines and tax calendarSupport the monitoring of global and local Pillar II legislative developments and help translate them into practical data and process requirementsSupport the gathering, validation, and analysis of financial and tax data required for Pillar II calculations and reportingAssist in maintaining transfer pricing policy and documentation including coordinating with external advisorSupport implementing the medium and long-term global direct tax strategy and objectivesAssist Tax Manager and VP of Tax in tax planning initiatives and special projectsProvide analysis of specific direct tax impacts of certain company transactionsCoordinate and support tax audit-responsesMaintain technical proficiency by keeping informed of tax-technical developments, industry trends and direct tax legislative changes including communicating those changes to key stakeholders and ensuring complianceProactively identify, recommend, and implement process and tax systems improvements for direct taxes, including automation opportunitiesResponsible for identifying and implementing direct tax-related (optimization) opportunities and medium and long term global direct tax strategies and objectivesHere’s how you’ll be making an impact:Strong Financial Acumen and business expertiseAdvanced aptitude in problem solving, including the ability to logically structure an appropriate analytical framework.Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skillsStrong strategic agility and capability as well as ability to drive operational excellence - Ability and inclination to roll up sleeves and dig in. Dependence on and confidence in own abilities to get things done.Strong technical research and critical analysis capability.
Entrepreneurial with a self-starting personality; ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.Innovation and creative thinking and strong thought leadership and decision-making capability.Very strong drive, dedication, and work ethic.Extremely team oriented with the ability to contribute.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a hands-on mentality.Receptive to feedback and an open communicator.Detail, process, and control oriented.Fluency in English is required; other relevant languages would be an advantage.Ability to work effectively across regions and in a multicultural environment.We’re looking for a teammate with:3+ years of global direct tax experience (EMEA and APAC regions)Fluent understanding of direct tax and compliance issues, and related accounting processesWorking knowledge in the management of direct tax audit processesLocal country GAAP and US GAAP knowledge is an assetExperience in tax control issues and process redesign to facilitate compliance with internal control requirementsPrevious experience in a multinational environment including coordinating the efforts of and liasing with team members in other countries requiredBig Four experience preferredExperience with tax technology and ERP systems (e.g., Avalara, NetSuite).Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (emphasis of Excel).Experience in process improvement and automation initiatives within tax compliance.Bachelor Degree in Accounting preferredMaster degree in Taxation preferredThe location for this role is:Barcelona, SpainApply now and help change how the world transforms complex data landscapes into actionable insights and turns complex data challenges into new opportunities!More about Qlik and who we are:Find out more about ‘Life at Qlik’ on social: Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and X/Twitter, and to see all other opportunities to join us and our values, check out our Careers Page.What else do we offer?Genuine career progression pathways and mentoring programs.Culture of innovation, technology, collaboration, and openness.Flexible, diverse, and international work environment.Giving back is a huge part of our culture. Alongside an extra “change the world” day plus another for personal development, we also highly encourage participation in our Corporate Responsibility Employee ProgramsIf you need assistance applying for a role due to a disability, please submit your request via email to accessibilityta@qlik.com. Any information you provide will be treated according to Qlik’s Recruitment Privacy Notice.
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