Senior Tax & Audit Accountant 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Senior Tax & Audit Accountant

Kneat enables regulated organizations to move from paper-based validation to intelligent, digitized, paperless solutions. And we do it through the ongoing development of a powerful, purpose-built software platform. In 2014, after 8 years of intensive software development, we launched the world’s most advanced validation software to help revolutionize the speed, precision, transparency and intelligence of validation in the Life Sciences sector. The solution is now used by some of the world’s leading Life Sciences companies.

What we are looking for

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Tax and Audit Accountant to join our team for a 12 month fixed term contract. Working as part of a finance team and across the whole organization with a very positive culture. The Senior Tax and Audit Accountant will report to and support the Financial Controller in activities for a publicly listed, rapidly growing software company with expanding international operations. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual interested in working in a fast-moving environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all tax obligations including Transfer Pricing, Corporation Tax, VAT, Sales Taxes, etc, timely reporting thereof, and related accounting entries.
• Liaising with external tax advisors to ensure awareness of all relevant tax legislation amendments and determine their impact on the business, systems, and procedures.
• Support tax planning initiatives and maintain ongoing oversight of permanent establishment positions, proactively monitoring for any changes in risk exposure and ensuring transfer pricing documentation remains current and fit for purpose.
• Analysis of VAT, sales taxes and other relevant tax requirements arising from customer contracts. Review and approve the VAT treatment applied to accounts receivable sales invoices, ensuring accurate classification and full compliance with applicable VAT legislation and internal controls.
• Providing appropriate support to all areas of the business on tax related matters .
• Preparation of the group annual and local entity tax returns and liaise with external tax advisors and ensuring that returns are made in a timely manner, working to tight deadlines.
• Equity Accounting – Account for all employee and director stock compensation plans and ensure accuracy of master files at all times.  Ensure all payroll and statutory reporting requirements are completed accurately and on a timely basis.
• Lead annual and interim external audits to ensure completion of clean and timely audits. Support the internal audit strategy and liaise with external consultants to ensure compliance with National Instrument 52-109 (“NI 52-109) internal controls financial reporting (“ICFR”) and disclosure controls & procedures (“DC&P”) requirements. This will include the assessing of risks and designing of adequate controls to manage those risks.
• Support month-end and quarter-end close process activities such as journal entry review and approval, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards; perform detailed review of P&L and balance sheet reconciliations as part of the close process.
• Review and approve accounts payable invoices, with a focus on adherence to internal controls and applicable tax requirements, ensuring all transactions are properly authorised and compliant with company policy.
• Continuous Improvement - lead and support improvement initiatives across the finance department. Proactively look for areas for continuous improvement that are pragmatic, address root causes and lead to control/process improvements.
• Keep abreast of the continually evolving internal audit landscape.
• Preparation of insurance schedules and ensure timely renewal of relevant insurance policies.
• Support Treasury management activities as required.
• Liaise with other stakeholders as required.
• Other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification e.g. Association of Chartered Accountants (ACA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), or Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) certification.
• Tax (AITI) and/or similar qualification.
• 5+ years of PQE, preferably including tax experience.
• High level of proficiency with excel is essential. Proficiency with other Microsoft Office applications.
• High level of attention to detail; ensuring both numerical and written accuracy.
• Positive self-motivated individual with excellent communication and teamworking skills.
• Public company experience is an advantage.
• Experience with NetSuite is desirable (not a requirement).

What we offer you

At Kneat, we truly value ideas and collaboration so we’ve created an environment that builds, protects, and celebrates teamwork. Our strong culture is central to our continued success.

We offer programs and rewards that one would expect from a highly successful and growing technology company.

• A fantastic culture, team, energy, and a high-growth successful company
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible work arrangements
• Training and professional development

All applicants will need to fulfill the requirements necessary to obtain a background check.

Kneat is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities or special needs to perform these essential functions. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to complete this application form, please contact us at +353 (0)612 038 26 (Ext 2004) or email us at hr@kneat.com for assistance.