Tax Reporting Manager (F/M/X)

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About the role

• The Tax Reporting Manager at Solvay acts as an internal subject matter expert who monitors and manages all aspects of tax reporting. You will be a member of the Group Accounting and Reporting team which is responsible for Financial Reporting; IFRS compliance amongst other things. You will report to the GAR Director.

• As a member of the GAR team, you will work in a dynamic environment and will be able to connect with a variety of teams and learn about our businesses. 

• You will be accountable for: 

  • Developing and record the Group’s tax provision through analysis of the legal entities; tax packages and creating the country-by-country tax synthesis analysis.

  • Liaising with the consolidation team during the monthly/quarterly closings on the tax posting matters

  • Validating that tax cash out during the monthly/quarterly closings

  • Establishing and review Deferred Tax Assets and liabilities and monitor DTAs for Impairment

  • Liaising with the Global Tax Directory on tax litigations and other related matters

  • Supporting in the preparation of the IFRS-related disclosures for the quarterly Financial Report and Annual Integrated Report

  • Supporting in the preparation of the reporting of tax-related information to the Audit & Risk Committee and Executive Leadership team

  • Providing advice to management on tax reporting matters and expected tax cash flows

  • Managing the annual legal entity investment impairment review and support the dividend upstreaming flows

  • Maintaining the tax reporting accounting policies and Tax guidebook

  • Supporting ad hoc requests of management as needed.

• We offer a permanent contract based on hybrid working mode.

About you

• Relevant education degree or equivalent in finance.

• Relevant work experience of 8-10 years in finance (experience in public accounting is a plus).

• Competencies:

  • Good understanding of the basics of IFRS

  • Experience in a similar position

  • Able to distill relevant elements from a multitude of information received and to explain the rationale of positions taken in a concise manner

• Behaviors:

  • Curiosity, collaborative attitude, fostering a good working relationship with other group functions, the global business services and the local company accounting managers and controllers

  • Team player

  • Open mindedness: takes an unbiased look at questions raised 

About the pay and benefits

• Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. While the primary country (Belgium) base pay reasonably expected for this role is 110 400 euros to 138 000 euros, your salary may ultimately be higher or lower based on your skills and experience. Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives.

• Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.

• Prioritization of well-being: work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.

• Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses.

About us

• Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well-being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes. As a world-leading company with €4.9 billion in net sales in 2023 and listings on Euronext Brussels and Paris (SOLB), its unwavering commitment drives the transition to a carbon-neutral future by 2050, underscoring its dedication to sustainability and a fair and just transition.
• At Solvay, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

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