GBS A2R Tax Accountant
660,000 – 880,000 Ft / month
Employer · Opella
Budapest
The A2R Tax Accountant plays a key role in ensuring that OPELLA A2R tax processes operate effectively at both local and GBS level. The role is accountable for the accurate and timely delivery of tax closing, calculations, reporting and compliance activities for assigned entities, including ownership of tax returns and related controls. The position also provides guidance to junior team members, supports projects and contributes to continuous improvement and standardization initiatives.
Tasks
- Own the delivery of tax accounting and reporting services within the OPELLA GBS perimeter
- Ensure timely and accurate monthly tax closing and corporate reporting for assigned entities
- Ensure compliance with OPELLA/Corporate accounting policies, internal control guidelines, SOX requirements and local regulations
- Maintain complete, accurate and audit-ready tax records, reconciliations and documentation
- Coordinate and support internal, external and tax audits, including follow-up of audit requests and findings
- Monitor operational KPIs, deadlines and open issues, and proactively escalate execution risks
- Provide tax process expertise and practical guidance to internal stakeholders and junior team members
- Support the implementation, testing and improvement of tools and tax-related systems
- Contribute to continuous improvement, standardization, automation and process optimization initiatives
- Ensure effective communication with captive management, internal stakeholders and external service providers
- Own monthly tax closing and reporting activities in line with the group timetable
- Prepare and review tax calculations, including VAT, property tax, withholding tax, income tax and other taxes
- Take responsibility for the accurate and timely preparation, review coordination and submission of tax returns at country and group levels
- Review and reconcile tax accounts and prepare tax-related manual journal entries (MJE)
- Collect, analyze and explain recurring and non-recurring tax items and variances
- Prepare ad-hoc tax reports, analyses and management information
- Coordinate audit support and ensure timely provision of complete documentation
- Act as a key contact for A2R Closing & Reporting teams, Finance, Treasury, Tax, Internal Control and other GBS departments
- Actively support GBS projects, transitions, process improvements and standardization initiatives
- Contribute to the implementation, testing and improvement of tax tools and systems including issue resolution and user support
Requirements
- 2-4 years of relevant experience in tax accounting or tax compliance, preferably in an international or multicultural environment
- Proven experience in independently managing monthly closing, tax returns, tax reporting, reconciliations and stakeholder coordination
- Graduate degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
- Professional tax or accounting qualification is an advantage
- Strong understanding of tax accounting, GL accounting, monthly closure and reporting
- Knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP
- Hands-on experience with SAP ERP, accounting applications is a strong advantage
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and risk assessment skills
- Advanced MS Excel and Microsoft Office skills
- Ability to interact confidently and professionally with internal stakeholders and external service providers
- Strong attention to detail, high level of accuracy and control mindset
- Ability to take ownership, organize priorities and manage multiple deadlines independently
- Team player with an end-to-end mindset and the ability to guide and support junior team members
- Proactive, action-oriented and delivery-driven, with openness to change and continuous improvement
- Fluency in English is required; additional European languages are an advantage