Tax Assistant

We are looking for a Tax Assistant at ZIM. This position directly supports the Global Tax Director with tax compliance, research, planning, provisions, and audits. This position manages Israeli direct and indirect tax compliance on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. Responsibilities will include reconciliations, calculations, document preparation and filing, as well as maintaining matrices. Also responsible for some aspects of international tax compliance management and reporting.

Major areas of responsibility

Reporting & Compliance

Responsible for completion of income tax returns work papers including all related analysis.
Responsible for completion CbC and MF report work papers including all related analysis
Prepares income tax accounting records and reports in accordance with applicable tax accounting practices, including analysis of Uncertain Tax Positions.

Tax consulting & Audits

Assist to manage audits conducted by local / external financial auditors and tax authorities (Income tax, WHT, Payroll tax, VAT).
Assist payroll group, as needed, to understand payroll tax matters on a global basis

Tax planning & Strategy

Prepares spreadsheets to assist with understanding global tax impacts related to business expansion, re- structuring and general planning matters
Assists with research of income tax considerations on a transactional basis
Assist the management in estimating and monitoring annual cash taxes.

Tax Accounting

Assist with accounting for income taxes (SFAS No. 109 / IAS12).
Prepares tax footnote, including quarterly disclosures
Prepares income tax accounting records and reports in accordance with applicable tax accounting practices, including analysis of Uncertain Tax Positions (UTPs)
Maintains all income tax accounting balances and schedules
Ensuring that appropriate internal controls are in place over accounting for income taxes.

Requirements:

CPA
2-3 years of related experience at a public accounting firm. Big 4 - must
2-3 years of experience in IL tax accounting
IL tax return preparation experience preferred.
Experience with ERP systems and highly proficient with Excel.
Strong research and problem-solving skills Demonstrated ability to prepare and maintain appropriate tax documentation on a quarterly, and annual timeline
Fluent in English – a must.

Function:
Finance