Reporting & Tax Specialist (Contractual) ? ekaterra

Job Description

Job Title: Reporting & Tax Specialist (Contractual) ? ekaterra WorkLocation:Karachi Head OfficeJob Type:Contractual About ekaterra With an annual turnover of around ?2bn, ekaterra is the world?s largest tea business, with world-class, purpose-driven brands such as Lipton, Pukka, Tazo, T2 and PG Tips. ?eka? is a word taken from the Sanskrit language which means unity and one purpose, while ?terra? represents the earth and nature. As ekaterra we are truly united in one purpose: growing a world of wellbeing through the regenerative power of plants.In July 2022, CVC Capital Partners Fund VIII took over the full ownership of the ekaterra business from its previous owner, Unilever. As a standalone entity with a dedicated single-category focus, ekaterra is even better positioned to lead the tea industry, delivering higher growth and value, and a greater impact on the wider world. With 11 production factories in four continents and tea growing estates in three countries, ekaterra is a profitable and growing business whose brands reach hundreds of millions of consumers. It has a presence in over 100 countries.Under the ownership of CVC, ekaterra has an exciting future ahead with opportunities for increased investments in our iconic brands, our people, and our capabilities. Combining the strength and scale of our brands with a focus on speed and agility, ekaterra is brewing a corporate start-up mindset that?s opening-up new opportunities for its people to flourish every day.At ekaterra, we put consumer love at the heart of every decision. We celebrate diverse thinkers who take personal ownership to connect ideas and make impactful things happen; people who share our values around humanity and courage and give their commitment to nurturing the wellbeing of all. In return, we offer a working culture that gives our people freedom and flexibility, and where they can grow both personally and professionally to master their field.Be part of our amazing blend. Come and grow yourself and, in turn, help us to grow a world of wellbeing.The qualities we look for in you:ekaterra is made up of a special blend of individuals which make our teams exciting and diverse. To be part of our blend we are looking for individuals who think Green and are environmentally conscious, who understand the power of simplicity and who are accountable for their actions. We want those who infuse mastery and passion in everything they do to create great products and unforgettable experiences for our consumers.Your role:This role will be part of a team of Customer Collaboration Specialists who report to the Customer Collaboration Supervisor and support them by conducting services relating to Customer Services. This will require working closely with global O2C, Go to Market and Supply Chain to meet Customer Services KPIs and financial targets.YourKey Tasks:

• Monthly preparation & submission of 300+ employee WHT returns
• Quarterly filing of vendor WHT returns (7500+invoices)
• Preparation & submission of monthly VAT returns - entering sales tax invoices on the portal
• Reconciliation of sales tax on vendor invoices
• Reconciliation of sales tax returns with our records for input/output adjustment
• Document retention requirements outside of ERP
• Handling of local nuances in import process including payment of duties & taxes
• Manual tax coding on vendor invoices prior to scan & upload
• Handling of local nuances in export process
• Corporate tax calculation
• Annual income tax return
• Quarterly income tax advance payments
• Deferred tax calculation
• Regular business support including transfer pricing local workaround
• Tax FAR maintenance

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor?s degree in Sciences or Business (preferably Supply Chain and/or Logistics)
• Two to three year of business experience preferably in taxation processes
• Familiar with SAP functionalities (with preference for SAP S/4HANA)
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Action orientated to deliver results under time pressure
• High analytical skills
• Proven track record on improvement performance
• Service oriented attitude
• Able to adapt to changes quickly

What?s in it for you?We believe that growth is for everyone, we believe in growing leaders, and we believe in making space to grow an owner?s mentality. Like nature, we adapt, we change, and we grow. We believe in connections over hierarchies and work levels. We have a corporate start-up approach; we act with speed and agility, and we have the strength and scale of a large corporation. We are building a better world of wellbeing, and a better you.Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ?Whole Self? to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.

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