Job Description :

Job Title :Lead Direct Tax Analyst

Contract: Permanent

Location: Budapest

About us

From Arthur Guinness to Johnnie Walker, our business was founded on people of great character, and in 250 years, nothing’s changed. We’re the world’s leading premium alcohol company. Our brands are industry icons. And our success is thanks to the strength of our people, in every role. It’s why we trust them with our legacy. And it’s why we reward them with the career-defining opportunities that they deserve.

Our ambition is to build the best performing, most trusted and respected Consumer Products Company in the world. To achieve these, we need the world’s very best people!

Feel encouraged? Then this may be the opportunity for you!

About the role 

The purpose of this role is to ensure that the UK and Ireland markets’ direct tax processes (including CIT, and other supplementary returns) are undertaken accurately, efficiently (utilising automation and outsourcing where applicable) and on time and the surrounding internal control procedures, legislative requirements are closely adhered to.

The role will implement and ensure ongoing operation of the Global Direct Tax, controls and automation tools under the new Tax Operating model.

Preparing, (or supporting the preparation of - depending on the level of outsourcing), and reviewing, CIT returns and connected supplementary returns. in accordance with global standard process and controls, utilising automation tools where applicable.Support the annual transfer pricing processes, ensuring Diageo’s transfer pricing principles are reflected in the CIT returns Proving information for routine CIT, WHT and other direct tax related audit enquiries and projects for your markets under the supervisory of the Direct Tax Manager.WHT calculation, return preparation and data gathering Ensuring compliance with market specific regulatory requirements and legislative changes working closely with Direct Tax Leads, Tax Business Partners and Outsourced service provider.Preparing (and in some cases reviewing) balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring these are done on time and in an internal and external control compliant way. Actively leading and coordinating tax document retention for your markets.Working with the Global Outsource Provider on Tax reporting processes including Classification and input of permanent and temporary differences into Tax Provision Tool (OTP) for P10 reporting Prior year adjustment calculations Review and reconciliation of tax payments in OTP Tax Provision calculation roll forward

What you'll bring

Preferably qualified accountant or tax advisor, tax accountant/analyst with 4-5 years of experience in direct tax environmentATT in Corporation Tax/Business Income Tax or equivalent UK Tax qualification is an advantageExperience at an operational level in direct tax, controls and risk managementExperience with transitions and project management is an advantageExperience in working with integrated software system (SAP) is an advantageExperience of Tax Reporting and IFRS

Flexible Working Statement: 

Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.  

Diversity statement:

Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this. We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you’ll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You’ll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more.

Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.

Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you!

Worker Type :

Regular

Primary Location:

Budapest

Additional Locations :

Job Posting Start Date :

2025-05-08