Tax Specialist
Nr ref.: PL54029102_E3
At Hitachi Energy our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.
Your responsibilities
- Supporting and coordinating scope related to tax during transformation project (deployment of SAP S/4 HANA as well as Vertex, the VAT determination engine)
- Ensuring that the Indirect tax outcome of newly deployed systems are compliant
- Assisting in user acceptance testing, implementation and stabilization
- Monitoring and reporting on progress and animating the project status meetings, delivering presentations/trainings on the process
- Working closely with Hitachi Energy Finance, IT teams, tax personnel across the world
- Keeping knowledge up to date regarding new systems and bringing learning into the organization
- Providing support to temporary work teams, guide and monitor task completion, share expert knowledge and advice with/without carrying line responsibility
- Validating the local tax requirements and assuring company’s compliance with respect to tax
- Providing tax expertise in the defined tax area to ensure compliance with local and international tax laws and regulations
- Supporting Indirect Tax activities required by directives and policies (including preparation of tax returns etc.)
Your background
- Masters / Bachelor Degree degree in Finance, Tax or equivalent is required
- Practical SAP knowledge (e.g. FI, SD modules)
- At least 2 years of progressive work experience in area of Finance (preferably gained in a SSC/BPO/international environment)
- Fluent English language and good interpersonal and communication skills, experience in managing complex and diverse stakeholders. Excellent presentation skills is highly desirable
- Comfortable with leading calls and delivering presentations/trainings on the process, Strong coordination skills
- Knowledge of Vertex or similar indirect tax engine not required but as an additional asset
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 38,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD. www.hitachienergy.com