Senior Tax Accountant

September 11, 2024

Wärtsilä

Panamá

Senior Tax Accountant

We are looking for a Senior Tax Accountant to join our dynamic team in the Finance & Control department.

What will you be doing
As a Sr. Tax Accountant, you will be accountable for tax calculations and its auxiliary obligations for corporate tax compliance in Panama. Including research / planning and support to the Business support.

The ideal candidate will have an education in a relatable field and proficient knowledge of SAP, Power BI and tax compliance.

As a Sr. Tax Accountant, you will focus on these responsibilities:

VAT compliance
Transfer Pricing
Income Tax Calculations

Panama Tax Returns
Reporting of Monthly Indirect taxes for Panama
Withholding tax compliance for LATAM Countries
Deferred tax calculations & reporting
Tax research for compliance in new jurisdictions and laws (Keep up to date on changes in the tax laws that could affect the company)
Tax Litigation follow up and coordinate activities with the external lawyer
Evaluate Double Taxation Agreements for Panama
Maintain SAP configuration for tax rates and withholding taxes
Participates in month end closing (to reconcile Sap with DGI’s statement of account and fill in tax notes in HFM
Support on external/internal audit procedures/ National Audit Office of Panama
Participate on AP process as approver
Research compliance status in operating jurisdictions
Reconcile the Balance Sheet Taxation GL accounts
Find synergies among the countries of cluster and apply the best practices to all countries.
Identify any automation / robotics opportunities that can be implemented to support the tax work

To be successful in this role, we expect you to have:

Bachelor’s or higher in Accounting or similar field

Experience with SAP and Power BI
Must have previous experience and expertise as a Tax Accountant

Why you and us
You will be a part of a global organization with local presence and work in an exciting and dynamic working environment with highly motivated and skilled co-workers. We offer interesting and challenging work tasks, as well as personal and professional development in a great team.

If you feel excited by being a part of this working environment and think your personal skills and qualities match the job requirements, we look forward to receiving your job application.

Successful applicant must be authorized to work in Panama.

We look forward to hearing from you. Qualified candidates must apply online: http://www.wartsila.com/en/careers/vacancies.

Last application date: 25/09/2024

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.