Statutory Reporting and Tax Specialist - UK and Nordic market

Description

The Statutory Reporting and Tax Specialist is responsible for the preparation, coordination, and submission of statutory financial, tax, and regulatory reporting requirements for multiple countries within the sub-region. The role partners with internal finance teams and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with local regulations and corporate policies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver complete and accurate statutory financial reports, including statutory audits, VAT returns, corporation tax returns, transfer pricing documentation, Country-by-Country Reporting, and other local statutory filings as required.
• Plan and coordinate statutory reporting activities to ensure all reports and submissions are completed within established deadlines.
• Liaise with external stakeholders including audit firms, tax authorities, banks, insurance providers, chambers of commerce, and company registries.
• Partner with finance teams to ensure reporting requirements are completed accurately and on time.
• Work with professional services firms to define, document, and maintain compliance with local statutory requirements across the sub-region.
• Collaborate with FP&A teams to support implementation of corporate finance policies and procedures.
• Prepare monthly tax-related journal entries in coordination with the corporate tax department.
• Support month-end reporting activities and completion of Month-End Packs (MEP).
• Complete periodic internal compliance checklists and implement corrective actions as appropriate.
• Provide company secretarial support, including annual returns, board minutes, and other legal entity governance requirements.
• Ensure government filings and statistical submissions are completed accurately and within required timelines.
• Monitor compliance with loan agreements and related tax matters, including withholding tax and transfer pricing requirements.
• Collaborate with Treasury and Finance teams on initiatives related to cash repatriation, capitalization, dividends, and other treasury-related activities.
• Act as the primary contact for banking administration activities, including opening and closing bank accounts and maintaining authorized signatory records.
• Partner with Corporate Tax and regional finance teams to support tax optimization and compliance initiatives.
• Lead or support tax planning and compliance projects related to corporation tax, VAT, withholding tax, and other regulatory requirements.
• Support business projects requiring specialized tax, legal entity, or regulatory expertise, including entity creation, VAT registration, and deregistration activities.
• Perform additional duties as reasonably required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent), or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience preparing, completing, and submitting statutory accounts, corporation tax returns, VAT returns, and related regulatory filings for complex organizations.
• Experience working independently with external stakeholders including auditors, tax authorities, and professional service providers.
• Knowledge of financial reporting standards, corporate taxation, VAT regulations, and related compliance requirements in at least one European country.
• Experience supporting company secretarial and legal entity governance activities.
• Ability to analyze complex accounting and financial issues and recommend appropriate accounting treatments.
• Advanced proficiency with ERP systems, financial software, spreadsheets, databases, word processing, and presentation tools.
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities while maintaining quality and accuracy.
• Ability to learn and apply regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Ability to work flexible hours when required to meet business needs.

Benefits

• Attractive benefits including a flexible holiday policy and a flexi-time scheme
• Private health insurance with BUPA
• Healthcare cash plan
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance

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About CAE

At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we've driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.

Position Type

Regular

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

CAE is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by law. We encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available - contact your recruiter or email if needed.

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