Finance- Analyst Senior Tax

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS 

The Sherwin-Williams Company is seeking a Senior Tax Analyst to join the Italian Tax group. The Tax group strives to stay at the forefront of global tax legislation and utilize tax technology to enhance efficiencies and automation. The Senior Tax Analyst will report directly to the Senior Finance Manager and play a vital role in the Company’s tax compliance, research and planning, execution, and documentation

For each Italian Legal Entity:

• Supported by the Company’s Tax advisors, is responsible for the accurate preparation/filing of the Income Tax Return (Unico) and consolidated Tax Return (CNM),
• Assist with the preparation, analysis, and review of the year-end income tax provision as it relates to Statutory taxes for assigned subsidiaries and various computations.
• Assist with the preparation, analysis, and review of the year-end income tax provision as it relates to US taxes for assigned subsidiaries and various computations.
• Assist with development and execution of moderately complex tax planning strategies and projects.
• Collaborating with cross-functional groups within the Company and with external consultants as needed to solve tax related issues.
• Maintaining a calendar of due dates for international tax compliance and reporting tasks.
• Support the Italian Tax team to prepare/Review VAT/Indirect Tax filings. 
• Prepare/Review all Direct Tax filings and Withholding tax return. 
• Assist with Italian payroll tax compliance and tax audit inquiries. 
• Assist in general with Domestic Tax compliance as needed for all Italian Business.
• Assist Audit and Internal Controls support, handling audit queries (internal and external), prepare of audit and reconciliation schedules, support STAT FS and Consolidated STAT FS for the Tax portion, deal with external auditors.
• Supported by the Company’s Tax advisors is responsible for the accurate preparation/filing of the Transfer Pricing documentation. 
• Collaborating with cross-functional groups within the Company and with external consultants as needed to prepare all is it needed to get tax benefits (i.e. R&D, Capex, Industria 4.0).
• Support to Finance Transformation projects and implementation

POSITION REQUIREMENTS 

FORMAL EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree with Minimum of 4 years GL accounting and taxes
• Certified accountant 
• Post graduate degree or Masters degree
• Business and accounting education according to Italian accounting standards

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Strong Excel skills
• Italian native language
• Must have strong command of English, written and spoken, can participate or lead meetings in English.
• Previous experience working in an audit environment or a multinational organization with 2+ years of finance/accounting experience.
• Advantage to have 2+ years of experience Oracle ERP accounting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Can communicate financials and related issues in clear business language.
• Ability to work constructively at all organizational levels, from plant operators to senior executives.
• Drive and assertiveness to achieve work deadline and performance goals.

Please note that Sherwin Williams is unable to respond to any enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies

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Here, we believe there’s not one path to success, we believe in careers that grow with you. Whoever you are or wherever you come from in the world, there’s a place for you at Sherwin-Williams. We provide you with the opportunity to explore your curiosity and drive us forward. We’ll give you the space to share your strengths and we want you to show us what you can do. You can innovate, grow and discover in a place where you can thrive!

Eligibility to Work 

You will need to provide proof of right to work. It is a condition of any offer of employment we make to you that you have the permission to work in the country for the role for which you are applying for. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

An equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, disability, age pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, or any other protected characteristic prohibited by law.

Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.

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