Statutory & TAX Reporting Specialist

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Company Description SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries , supported by a team of over 100,000 dedicated professionals . With more than 145 years of service excellence , we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve t he highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability. Our brand promise – “when you need to be sure” – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability , enabling businesses to thrive with confidence . We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and a portfolio of trusted specialized brands , including Applied Technical Services , Brightsight , Bluesign and Nutrasource . Job Description Tax Accounting & Compliance: Handling end-to-end VAT data verification, difference analysis, and timely filing of tax returns, summary reports (VAT-EU), and Intrastat declarations. CIT Calculations: Verifying and calculating corporate income tax monthly/quarterly advance payments, deferred tax assets (DTA), and deferred tax liabilities (DTL). Financial Reporting & Closings: Supporting the preparation of annual and interim financial statements (Local GAAP/IFRS) and participating in month-end and year-end close activities. Audit & Reconciliation: Reconciling VAT records with general ledger accounts to protect R2R process integrity, and supporting internal/external audits by preparing required documentation. Risk Management & Internal Control: Coordinating risk assessment campaigns for GBS standalone and implementing Minimum Control Standards (MCS) for outsourced affiliate processes. Process Excellence & Innovation: Identifying process bottlenecks, updating legal/tax changes in the Oracle system, and designing automated reports or Power BI/Tableau dashboards. Business Partnership & Projects: Formally clarifying roles with affiliates, participating in cross-functional finance transformation projects (e.g., process migrations), and facilitating knowledge-sharing initiatives. Qualifications Professional Experience: 4–6 years or more of experience in accounting and taxes, including at least 2–3 years focused on statutory reporting, VAT, and CIT. Education & Standards: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field, with strong knowledge of Local GAAP (including the Polish Accounting Act) and IFRS. Language Proficiency: Fluent English at a C1/C2 level, with the capability to deliver presentations, conduct business discussions, and prepare formal management analyses. Technical Skills: Expert-level MS Excel skills (financial modeling, simulations, risk assessment) and proficiency in navigating financial modules of ERP systems (SAP/S/4HANA or Oracle). Business Acumen: Understanding the relationship between P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements, and the ability to link non-financial metrics to company financial results. Mobility: Willingness to travel for business purposes up to approximately 15%. Stakeholder Management: Strong ability to build professional relationships and engage in assertive discussions with executive leadership and diverse regional business units. Interpersonal & Matrix Skills: Ability to collaborate effectively within international, matrixed organizations and build trust across multi-country teams. Analytical & Personal Traits: Strong analytical thinking, exceptional attention to detail, proactive attitude, and the ability to organize tasks efficiently under time pressure. Additional Information Stable employment based on a contract of employment ( umowa o pracę ) with fixed business hours, Mon-Fri (08:00/09:00 – 16:00/17:00), in a rapidly growing SSC sector company A fast and secure remote recruitment process , including the possibility of signing a preliminary agreement to secure your future employment Comprehensive onboarding tailored to your individual pace, with ongoing support from a Team Leader Hybrid work model Support in developing your individual career path Extensive benefits package: private medical care (Medicover), group insurance, access to the Medicover Benefits platform, co-financing for the Medicover Sport card, language course subsidies, additional leave for volunteering, and subsidies for eyeglasses Training platform and a wide range of specialized internal and external training sessions conducted by qualified experts Employee Referral Program , which rewards you for recommending new talent. Opportunities for active participation in various charitable initiatives supporting local communities and organizations Office location in the immediate vicinity of the "3 Stawy" Shopping Center, with easy access from the center of Katowice Dedicated parking for employees Działając na podstawie art. 24 ust. 1 ustawy z dnia 14 czerwca 2024 r. o ochronie sygnalistów (Dz. U. z 2024 r. poz. 928) informujemy, że w SGS Polska Sp. z o.o. oraz w SGS Global Business Services Europe Sp. z o.o. obowiązuje Procedura zgłoszeń wewnętrznych. Procedura zgłoszeń wewnętrznych jest dostępna na stronie internetowej pod poniższym linkiem: Procedura zgłoszeń wewnętrznych | SGS Poland