TAX ADVISOR (CENTER OF EXCELLENCE)

Tax Advisor (CoE)             PURPOSE   Within our one Tax Community and our Operating Model for Taxes at Bayer, the Global Business Services (GBS) team plays a key role performing international and local tax activities regarding Tax Compliance (including Indirect & Direct taxes), Tax Accounting and Transfer Pricing, and provides tax advice within the GBS community and contributes to continuous process improvements.
  As part of the organization within the GBS community, we have a Tax Center of Excellence (CoE) team all around the different locations that encompasses different process areas as Tax Compliance, Tax Accounting, Transfer Pricing, Tax Technology and Digital Transformation.
  The main activities and responsibilities of this team are giving tax advise within the GBS team and be key contact to headquarters and local teams; caretaking for outsourcing; managing complex tax activities within the region under scope and/or with global impact, including tax audit support; continuous process improvements (cross-functional alignments, automation & data analytics); support to Global Process Owner (GPO)’s projects; knowledge management; give advice on tax reporting activities; etc.
  The team acts as the counterpart of the respective GPOs, both putting the global standards/settings into operations and providing the feedback, ideas, and operational knowledge from the operations.
  For our Global CoE Tax team, we are looking for a CoE Tax Advisor who provides support and advice regarding Direct tax (including Corporate Income Tax (CIT) topics, Withholding Tax Accounting and Tax Reporting) and Indirect tax (VAT, Intrastat, EU Sales Tax, etc.) for some of the countries where the Group has its presence.
  YOUR TASKS & RESPONSABILITIES   We are seeking a talented and experienced tax advisor to join our dynamic team.
As a tax advisor, you will play a crucial role in providing expert support to our tax and accounting teams, offering valuable insights and guidance on direct and indirect tax, tax accounting, tax reporting, and tax compliance for the countries within our scope.
Key Responsibilities.
Provide comprehensive support to tax and accounting teams on technical and process-related inquiries related to tax matters.
Take charge of managing complex tax activities within the region and globally, including providing support and guidance during tax audits.
Identify opportunities for process improvement within our Global Business Services (GBS) and collaborate with Global Process Owner (GPO) organization to implement effective solutions.
Monitor and measure key process metrics to ensure high performance, including serving as a dedicated Internal Control System (ICS) reviewer.
Play a vital role in managing knowledge by documenting and training team members on Bayer's tax processes.
Act as the primary point of contact between GBS and the GPO organization, fostering strong collaboration and communication between the two entities.
Quality Gate Activities.
Conduct risk-based random reviews of tax declarations to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Review tax declarations for complex legal entities and intricate issues, providing valuable insights and recommendations.
Organize and lead training sessions to enhance the team's tax-specific knowledge and expertise.
Define additional data checks and coordinate with the GPO to ensure comprehensive compliance and accuracy.
If you are a proactive and knowledgeable tax advisor with a passion for driving excellence in tax management, we invite you to join our team and make a significant impact on our global tax operations.
  WHO YOU ARE   BA/BS degree in Tax/Fiscal, Finance, Accounting, Law or Business with 5+ years of experience in tax advisory or/and in a multinational company, preferably covering direct & indirect tax advisory, tax compliance, tax accounting and tax reporting Strong capabilities to work through ambiguity and for sound judgment.
Advanced level of capabilities to lead change, projects, and initiatives.  Advanced level of capability to collaborate.
Advanced level of ability to explain the "why", ability to influence people and to drive change or to execute governance of Tax.  Strong tax judgement and business knowledge or ability to quickly learn.
Advanced level of capability to collaborate task/project oriented without geographical, organizational, or functional boarders.
SAP experience is a plus.
Very good analytical skills and the proactive attitude to drive process changes.
Customer oriented mind-set, change management capabilities and Team player.
Competence to grasp an overview of complex subjects and deduce operational activities.
Exceptional interpersonal communication, and presentation skills and ability to manage multiple and diverse stakeholders.
A high proficiency level in English, both written and spoken complete your profile.
  WHAT WE OFFER   Guided by our mission “Health for all, Hunger for none”, we deliver breakthrough innovations in healthcare and agriculture.
If you’re looking to build a meaningful career in a community of creative and diverse people dedicated to making a difference, join us!   We offer you   Flexible & hybrid work model.
Career development & learning opportunities.
Work-life balance for your physical & mental wellbeing.
Competitive salaries & financial wellbeing (e.
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life insurance).
We promote employee's well-being, Inclusion & diversity and sustainability in a collaborative and innovative environment.
We promote social engagement through our volunteering program.
    YOUR APPLICATION       This is your opportunity to tackle the world’s biggest challenges with us.
Maintaining our health, feeding growing populations and slowing the rate of climate change.
You have a voice, ideas and perspectives and we want to hear them.
Because our success begins with you.
Be part of something big.
Be Bayer.    Bayer welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any unlawful criterion under applicable law.
We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.
      Location.
Spain.
Cataluña.
Barcelona      Division.
Enabling Functions     Reference Code.