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Senior Tax Specialist

On-site in Barcelona·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 30 Oct)

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Hours: Jornada intensiva on Fridays and in summer
Work mode: On-site, Barcelona
Contract: Full-time
English: Required
Experience: Senior level
Education: University degree
Benefits: Flexible pay plan

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

What profile are we looking for? University degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration and Management, or a related discipline. A double degree in Accounting and Law, as well as postgraduate training in Taxation, will be especially valued. Solid knowledge of tax legislation, accounting and financial processes, as well as international taxation. Experience working with ERP systems, especially SAP or Microsoft Dynamics 365. Fluent level of English, both oral and written. Strategic vision and leadership skills. A decisive, organized profile oriented toward meeting deadlines. Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Management and different business areas.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

- Stable full-time contract. - Flexible start times and intensive working hours on Fridays. - August: intensive working hours. - 100% on-site modality in offices located in Barcelona. - Benefits such as flexible compensation and a sports and wellness platform. - Continuous training, including language courses. - Participation in business decisions with national and international impact. - An environment in which to develop technical knowledge, leadership capacity, and a global business vision.

The role

Do you have consolidated experience in taxation within international environments and are you looking for an opportunity to lead a team?

What you'll do

What functions will you perform? Lead and supervise the preparation, review, and filing of tax obligations related to corporate income tax and indirect taxes, including VAT, GST, or Sales Tax. Design and implement corporate tax strategies that allow for the optimization of tax efficiency, identify applicable incentives, and support business initiatives. Supervise the calculation of quarterly and annual tax provisions under GAAP and IFRS regulations, including deferred tax assets and liabilities and the accounting record of tax expense. Coordinate international tax obligations, transfer pricing documentation, and the tax implications of cross-border operations. Act as the primary interlocutor before tax authorities during inspections, inquiries, and regulatory reviews. Analyze regulatory changes, evaluate the company's tax exposure, and implement internal controls that guarantee adequate tax governance. Advise Management and the different business units on M&A operations, supply chain changes, corporate restructurings, and other strategic decisions.

About Talent Search People

Talent Search People is an international recruitment and HR consulting firm founded in 2006. It provides services including recruitment, RPO, executive search, and HR services, helping companies find talent across various sectors and levels. The company has a multicultural team and emphasizes values such as passion, courage, humility, flexibility, transparency, and closeness.

Talent Search People has a strong presence in Spain, with offices in Barcelona and Madrid, and has supported the creation of a tech hub in Barcelona. The company offers roles for international professionals, including multilingual positions, and has experience in high-rotation and operationally demanding environments.