Tax Specialist (Fixed-Term)
Role description
From the employerItron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us.
Position Overview: A tax specialist opportunity has arisen with a growing global technology company. This position will be an essential role with the international tax department, and will collaborate closely with the company’s Global Business Services team in Cork, Ireland.
###The role### currently offers a hybrid work environment with a competitive remuneration package. This is a fixed term role, initially expected to be 12 months. Role & Responsibilities: Ensure indirect tax returns are completed, reviewed, filed, and paid accurately.
Perform periodic balance sheet reconciliations and journal postings for indirect tax balances. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to respond to tax related queries including new supply chains, customer contracts, and tax audits. Implement updates to the ERP for new/revised rates, new/amended reporting.
Participate in rollout of invoicing mandates and testing of same. Assist in resolving issues in AP/AR/Revenue as necessary to ensure VAT compliance is completed with minimal disruption and AP/AR/Revenue functions are supported in their related needs. Maintain culture of excellent customer service, ensuring responsiveness to our customers & continue to develop and maintain strong relationships with both internal and external customers of GBS.
Oversee the maintenance of the VAT issues log and ensure issues are prioritised, actioned and closed in a timely manner. Ensure an accurate update is provided to the Director GBS during monthly VAT issues log meeting. Maintain strong internal control environment adhering to all relevant controls for areas under remit to minimise SOX deficiencies and PCA's.
Ensure all SOPs for areas under remit are reviewed and maintained.
###Skills### & Experience: Qualified Tax Analyst or Accountant, or equivalent
###experience### gained in a tax, finance, or compliance environment 3+ years post‑qualification
###experience### (PQE) ideally within indirect tax, compliance, or regulatory reporting Strong understanding of tax processes, statutory requirements, and digital compliance frameworks (e.g., e‑invoicing, real‑time reporting) Proven ability to interpret legislation, analyse data, and support implementation of new tax or compliance mandates Excellent communication
###skills### and the ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams Preferred
###Skills### & Experience: Ideal candidate will have
###experience### in International Indirect tax in Industry. Proficient in Oracle/other similar ERP and excel and other data analytic tools. We Offer: Purpose: Opportunity to create a more resourceful world by working on 21st century’s biggest challenges: managing water, energy and gas. Career:
###The opportunity### to develop in the consolidated GBS center of a multinational company with global scope. Compensation package: Competitive salary, pension plan, health insurance, hybrid work arrangement, study support, parking. Depending on your experience, this role is expected to offer between gross 55,000 EUR and 65,000 EUR annually.
We review compensation regularly to stay competitive in the market.
###experience### for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for! The successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as
###skills### and experience. Itron is proud to be an
###Equal Opportunity### Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email Accessibility@itron. com.
Itron is transforming how the world manages energy, water and city services. Our trusted intelligent infrastructure solutions help utilities and cities improve efficiency, build resilience and deliver safe, reliable and affordable service. With edge intelligence, we connect people, data insights and devices so communities can better manage the essential resources they rely on to live.
Join us as we create a more resourceful world: www. itron. com Our broad solution portfolio allows our customers to better manage energy and water for a sustainable future.
Our innovative, next-generation utility and smart-city solutions help build resilient communities around the world. You can build your career here and do work that truly matters. Learn more about Itron here.
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