Tax Specialist

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We love collaborating within our teams, which is why we've adopted a hybrid model allowing us to work from the office 2–3 times per week.
We are hiring a Direct Tax Specialist based in Prague, Czech Republic.
The Direct Tax Specialist will prepare and support the Company’s Direct tax filings in the Czech Republic (with potential to expand into other regions in Central Europe over time), ensuring compliance with CZ tax regulations, resolve tax related issues and work collaboratively as part of a globally based tax team. 
What You Will Do In This Role:

• Prepare and file direct tax returns for Avast SRO and other Czech entities, with potential expansion in Central Europe.

• Manage tax payments, forecasts, withholding tax returns, and tax audits in the Czech Republic.

• Prepare tax provision calculations for statutory and US GAAP financial statements.

• Maintain effective communication with Czech tax authorities to resolve inquiries or disputes.

• Handle Czech R&D credits and manage the global Legal Entity Rationalization (LER) program.

• Review transfer pricing calculations/documentation for relevant entities.

• Stay updated on Central European tax law changes and support business units with ad-hoc direct tax projects.

What You’ll Need to be Successful in this Role:

• 6+ years of tax experience with Big 4 public accounting firm and inhouse/corporate experience is a plus

• A certified tax advisor, registered with the Chamber of Tax Advisors of the Czech Republic (KDPČR)

• Strong analytic and problem-solving skills, utilizing MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Oracle and Business Objects is a plus

• Self-motivated, pro-active, independent, high attention to detail, entrepreneurial mindset

• Strong interpersonal - and communication skills to interact cross functional in a global team

• Fluency in Czech and English is required.

Benefits:

· Annual bonus scheme.

· Unlimited PTO (paid time off) and flexible working hours.

· Opportunity to join a major global tech company listed on the S&P 500.

· Chance to learn and work with the best in the Digital Security industry.

· Cafeteria points provided by Benefit Plus (meal plan, pension insurance, travel, free time activities, multisport card, and more).

· Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses.

· Learning and Development plan.

· Sustainable home improvement bonus.

· Wellness/Fitness Reimbursement Program.

· Mac/Windows laptop and mobile phone.

Gen is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on merit, experience, and business needs, without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, military or veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local law. Gen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based on such protected characteristics and seeks to recruit the most talented candidates from diverse cultures and backgrounds. 

We also consider employment-qualified individuals with arrest and conviction records. In addition, we will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Learn more about pay transparency. 

Gen complies with all anti-discrimination laws. 

To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.