Tax Analyst - Tax Accountant

Join Infinera's global team working from LisbonOur office in Carnaxide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZbGUKkJK2IInfinera is seeking a Tax Analyst/-Tax Accountant to join its EMEA tax team based in Lisbon, Portugal. The successful candidate will have experience with tax compliance and tax accounting and will have the opportunity to learn from a seasoned team in a US headquartered multinational company environment. The position will be based in Infinera’s EMEA location in Lisbon, Portugal. Your responsibilities will be across the Europe, Middle East and Africa region (EMEA). You will be interacting with other members of the finance team as well as business partners outside of finance. RESPONSIBILITIES:Support the Corporate Income Tax Compliance process within EMEA, including:Support in the review of Corporation Tax Returns, Withholding Tax Returns, generally prepared by external advisors, for the EMEA entities.Liaise with colleagues in Finance and provide the information required for the preparation of such returns.Collaborate with the company's external advisors and ensure all required information for the preparation of the returns is provided and timely submission of returns.Assist in the tax payment process across the EMEA region and in cash tax and tax expense forecasting.Prepare and analyse monthly Tax Account Roll Forwards.Tax Accounting for the entire EMEA regionAssist with the quarterly and year-end income tax provisions (US GAAP reporting, ASC 740) including preparation of tax entries, tax account reconciliations, and supporting workpapers.Assist in the preparation of provision to return calculations.Support in account reconciliation and clearings for VAT.Prepare tax account reconciliation through Blackline.Account analysis, prepare journal entries and reconciliations.VAT compliance supportOpportunity for involvement in ad hoc projects, e.g. legal entity rationalization, tax audit support, automation of tax processes.Tax administration tasks, e.g. maintain various tax filings, - payment calendars, organize tax residency certificates, raise purchase orders, manage tax payments etc.Support on internal and external audits, providing information to our external auditors while complying with SOX requirements.Work collaboratively with colleagues in Finance, Legal, Internal Audit, M&A and Planning teams. Liaise on mainly direct tax and tax accounting issues.SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:Qualified Taxation professional. Minimum 1- year post qualification experienceGAAP Financial Accounting knowledgePan European Tax Compliance experience is a bonusUnderstanding of and practical experience with tax accounting (US GAAP a plus)Ability to multi-task, and to adapt to changing priorities.Expert level Excel skillsWorking knowledge of SAPStrong written and verbal communication skills, proficiency in English (written and oral)Other:Flexible working hours and hybrid work locationAttractive compensation package and additional benefits.Infinera is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Infinera complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.