Why is this job for You:

The opportunity to work in a multinational and multicultural environment and a career development within a global structure that maintains high quality standards. IP also provides trainings and continuous investment in people, an attractive compensation package and a diverse and dynamic work environment. IP’s office is modern and located in the center of Krakow which makes International Paper GBSC as one of the best places to work in Krakow.

Why is this job for you

As a Tax Specialist you will have an exposure to cross-border and in-country tax projects focused on transfer pricing, income tax compliance and tax planning within the EMEA region. You will have an opportunity to assist in looking after the tax affairs of IP companies in EMEA through the prism of US GAAP. Your role will be in direct contact with Finance and Tax teams in the regions as well as with the global Tax team in the US. If you are looking for continuous development, for challenges and opportunities of a constantly changing tax landscape, you are curious to understand the reasons behind decisions/directions, you appreciate team work and interaction with different departments and if you have an inclination for continuous process improvement, the EMEA Tax Team should be a good place for you.

You will:

• Assist with US tax compliance reporting (including SOX controls) by providing requested documentation and calculations
• Assist in ASC740 (previously FAS 109/FIN 48) reporting and US income tax compliance
• Assist with the implementation of direct tax projects
• Assist with the preparation and the coordination of the income tax returns for European legal entities
• Assist in direct tax audits by local authorities
• Provide ad hoc assistance to the affiliates in EMEA on a range of tax issues
• Assist with Transfer Pricing compliance in EMEA, including, but not limited to assisting in review of the Master File, as well as assisting in the coordination/preparation of Local Files and of country-by-country reporting
• Assist with various tax questions and projects as they arise

You have:

• University degree in Accounting and/or Tax, or equivalent by experience
• 2-3 years of experience in an international accounting firm or in the tax function of a multinational company
• Understanding of finance and accounting principles
• Language skills: English and any other European language is an asset
• Good understanding of taxes (Income tax and Transfer Pricing)
• Familiarity with current and deferred tax accounting concepts
• Ability to cooperate with people of different levels and different nationalities inside/outside the company and to interact with team to reach team goals and business objectives
• Ability to work autonomously towards strict deadlines
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Demonstrate professional curiosity and engagement skills
• Rigor, mobility and flexibility
• Willingness to travel to different countries from time to time
• IT skills: MS Office, SharePoint, SAP, Onesource and SAP BPC (will be a plus)
• Some level of familiarity with tax digitization requirements such as SAFT in Poland or similar concepts abroad is a plus