Tax Audit Data Analyst
Tax Audit Data Analyst
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Job Description Summary
Tax audits involve various data requests from local tax authorities and this role would ensure that data documents reconciliations and explanations are provided to the local authorities on a timely basis. This role reports into the Manager Tax Audit Data CoE.The role will initially focus on GE HealthCare entities within the DACH region (Germany Austria and Switzerland) but may cover other countries where required. The role has no direct reports.
Working within GE Healthcares Controllership team this role would partner closely with Statutory and Record-to-Report Accounting CoEs leading the effort to meet the requests of the tax authorities. The role would also work closely with the Tax organization and Business Controllers to understand the requests and obtain the necessary documents and explanations.
The role requires a sound knowledge of accounting and an understanding of reporting systems. Experience of working on accounting data specifically for tax related areas is also required.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
1. Ensure that financial data accounting analysis reconciliation to stats and other documents to be provided to the tax authorities have been properly reviewed & validated at an appropriate level and that all obligations are submitted by the due dates.
2. Work closely with Tax Controllership Accounting CoEs and business teams to understand the data requests and to drive efficient & effective tax audit delivery. Provide Controllership and Tax stakeholder updates.
3. Ensure data readiness for tax audits and establish the right SOPs and archiving mechanisms. Monitor archiving on upstream processes owned by Accounting CoEs.
4. Leverage IT and establish process solutions to maximize efficiencies and reduce the cost of the data gathering process.
5. Coordinate tax audit data requests in line with best practice: ensuring that each data stakeholder knows their actions and deadlines maintaining a tracker of open items sending reminders as required organising regular update calls as required.
6. Support the Manager Tax Audit Date CoE to drive transformation and implement best in class harmonized processes including the necessary systems and organization to ensure timely and sustainable tax audit request delivery. Look for best practices and share upwards.
Qualifications/Requirements
CA CPA or equivalent certification (or a Bachelors or Masters degree in accounting/finance) with a minimum of 5 years accounting experience.
3 years of experience with Statutory filings. Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in IFRS and USGAAP. Knowledge of tax filings is preferred but not required.
Some level of tax awareness would be helpful although this is not a tax technical role. Experience of working on accounting data for statutory filings is required.
Detail-oriented and able to prioritize multiple projects tasks and strict deadlines.
Languages: Written and verbal fluency in English. German language skills would be preferred.
A transformation or change management mind-set would be very beneficial.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team; strong interpersonal skills; ability to build good partnership with all stakeholders and cross-functional teams within the organization.
Excellent communication skills: experience working across multiple levels and functions; ability to develop professional relationships with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
Integrity: Accepting and adhering to high moral ethical and personal values in decisions communications actions and when dealing with others.
Solid systems skills: strong Excel skills in data compilation and aggregation (i.e. pivot tables lookup functions macros etc). Experience with financial systems/applications (i.e. Oracle SAP etc) is a plus.
Capable of taking ownership and accountability for tasks and projects from start to finish. Proactive and problem-solver attitude. Curious.
Experience working in a matrixed environment.
A knowledge of business processes would be an advantage.
Inclusion and Diversity
GE Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national or ethnic origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviors: to act with humility and build trust; lead with transparency; deliver with focus and drive ownership always with unyielding integrity.
Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything youd expect from an organization with global strength and scale and youll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care collaboration and support.
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Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
