Tax Specialist Accounting and Reporting (f/m) recruitment

78885BR

The primary objective of the role is to work within the central Group Tax Accounting Department in Zurich to ensure that the tax figures in the Quarterly and Annual Reports are correctly stated. This involves liaising with the Group Tax departments in the locations.

In order to substitute a team member who decided to reinforce a local team, we are looking for experienced professionals who enjoy working in a varied dynamic and constantly developing environment as

Tax Specialist Accounting and Reporting (f/m)

The responsibilities include:

* Reviewing the corporate income tax PL and balance sheet figures booked by locations on a quarterly basis, and supporting calculations. This covers current and deferred tax and tax risk provisions etc.

* Assisting on an ongoing basis with deferred tax asset calculations for US and Swiss tax losses, including work in relation to profit forecasts used to support DTA recognition.

* Working with the locations to ensure that Group Tax Accounting processes are understood and dealing with any queries that arise.

* Group Tax accounting process improvements and their roll out to the locations.

* Projects in relation to changes to accounting standards and their tax accounting implications.

* Ensuing that Sarbanes Oxley and other operational and compliance requirements for Group Tax Accounting are met.

The candidate should have:

* Professional qualification in accountancy (e.g. ACA / ACCA /CPA) and tax, or equivalent.

* 3-4 years tax accounting experience in either a firm of accountants or working commercially - preferably with Finance sector experience (although not a pre-requisite).

* Good understanding of IFRS especially deferred tax accounting principles and excellent numerical and accounting skills.

* Strong team player, able to work closely with colleagues in Switzerland, US, UK and elsewhere, with strong English oral and written communication skills (German language skills are preferred but not a requirement).

* Strong business sense, efficient work style and good time-management skills;

* Good ability with MS Office products/general IT user skills.

UBS can offer you an environment geared towards performance, attractive career opportunities, and an open corporate culture that values and rewards the contribution of every individual. Together we will shape and strengthen the UBS brand.

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Financial Controlling Accounting, Tax

UBS AG
Recruiting Schweiz
Frau C. Münstermann
+41-44-234 62 85