Tax Manager

Finance Ukraine, Kiev, Kyyivs'ka Full Time Regular
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About this Position

At Henkel, you can build on a strong legacy and leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses to reimagine and improve life every day. If you love challenging the status quo, join our community of over 50,000 pioneers around the globe. Our teams at Henkel Consumer Brands continuously drive the evolution in dynamic categories: Laundry & Home Care and Hair. With our trusted brands, including Persil and Schwarzkopf, our cutting-edge technologies and our disruptive solutions, you will have countless opportunities to explore new paths and develop What makes you a good fit. Grow within our future-led businesses, our diverse and vibrant culture and find a place where you simply belong. All to leave your mark for more sustainable growth. 

What you´ll do

  • Contract Management and Business Support:
  • Review and validate local and intercompany contracts, ensuring proper application of tax rules, best practices, and consultants’ recommendations.
  • Provide consultations to business functions and other departments on various tax issues, offering risk-oriented options for business initiatives.
  • Support the business during contract negotiations with customers and suppliers.
  • Facilitate various business activities (e.g., marketing events, incentive programs for customers and employees) from a tax perspective, in close cooperation with the legal department.
  • Financial, Tax, and Corporate Reporting:
  • Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements (F1, F2, F3, F4, F5), iXBRL taxonomy, and income tax declarations.
  • Prepare annual transfer pricing reports and documentation with support from a BIG4 firm.
  • Prepare corporate tax reports, including the Tax Workbook (Deferred taxes and Effective Tax Rate calculations), tax risk reports, and non-tax-deductible reports.
  • Monitor and control the timely preparation and filing of other tax and statistical reports (e.g., VAT, pollution, transport).
  • People Management and Tax Team Activities:
  • Lead and manage the local tax team, continuously improving quality and cultivating strong business partnerships.
  • Communicate with shared service centers in Bratislava and Manila, as well as regional and corporate tax offices.
  • Implement new tax initiatives from the corporate tax office and share best practices.
  • Coordination of Tax Authority Audits and Auditor Requests:
  • Provide answers and explanations for internal auditor requests (BIG4), tax authority letters, and queries from other state bodies.
  • Facilitate the collection of supporting documents and provide them to respective state bodies.
  • Correspond with regulatory authorities, ensuring timely responses to their letters and safeguarding the company's tax positions.
  • Other Corporate and Tax Activities

What makes you a good fit

  • Master’s degree in accounting, audit, or taxation (professional certificates are desirable).
  • At least 3 years of relevant work experience in a similar position.
  • Experience working in a multinational company is a significant advantage.
  • Knowledge of the English language at an upper-intermediate level or higher.
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Excel.
  • Knowledge of SAP is a significant advantage.
  • Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
  • Business-oriented attitude and a lifelong learning mindset.

Some perks of joining Henkel

  • An incredible opportunity to kickstart your career journey with Henkel.
  • Permanent contract with competitive salary and regular reviews.
  • Flexible hybrid work format, allowing you to work in the office two-three days each week.
  • Engaging and dynamic tasks that empower you to expand your expertise within a professional team while cultivating a vast network.
  • Collaboration within a strong and supportive team that is ready to assist you every step of the way.
  • A thriving corporate culture that inspires and motivates you to achieve new heights.
  • A competitive compensation and benefits package, featuring comprehensive medical coverage, a generous lunch allowance, and exciting annual bonuses.
  • Top class office in the city center next to the metro Poshtova Ploshcha

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.

JOB ID: 25078289

Job Locations: Ukraine, Kyyivs'ka, Kiev

Contact information for application-related questions: ua.hr@henkel.com

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Application Deadline: As long as the vacancy is listed on our Career Site, we are happy to receive your application

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About Henkel

Building on a strong legacy of almost 150 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world.
Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.

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FAQ

Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.

Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company, you will be working with colleagues from all over the world, and English is our official company language. Generally, our recommendation is to please write the application in the same language as the job ad. 

Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.

Yes, in fact, it is our expectation that Henkel employees will want to grow and explore different career paths during their time with us. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level. 

Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and in two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.

Our recruiting team will help you with all requests regarding your application. Contact the team here.