Country Controller

Job Description:DescriptionDESCRIPTIONDo you have a strong Accounting and tax background and strong experience as Finance Controller? Are you an open-minded professional with good English skills and wide experience in multinational and international IT companies? If it sounds like you, this could be the perfect opportunity to join EPAM as our Country Controller.With over 30 years experience in crafting market leading software, EPAMs business has been rapidly evolving and is now a global player in solving business challenges and developing tailor-made cutting-edge solutions.These challenges require a dynamic and highly skilled workforce imagining, designing, engineering, and delivering software, through to business consulting services & customer experiences, which are changing the world around us.The primary responsibility of the Country Controller for the entities in scope will be to maintain an effective accounting framework and related internal controls to ensure that the accounting records are complete and accurately representing the companys financial position in compliance with local laws and regulations and US-GAAP, as well as Corporate Policies. In this capacity, the Country Controller will highly leverage the capabilities of EPAM Global Shared Services Center (SSC) teams and work closely with Finance leadership to assess the right balance of using internal SSC resources and local external agencies for certain tasks, while overseeing all financial activities of the entity. The role will have overall responsibility for the timely and accurate completion of local Tax and Statutory filings and related Audits. This position is key in monitoring changes in the local legislative environment and initiating required changes in internal policies and practices while being the driver in general for continuous process improvements locally.The entities in scope cover all legal entities located in Spain and Portugal, which could be revisited based on the changes in the economic and business environment or requirements. Shall any of the entities in the future fall outside of the jurisdiction that the Country Controller has proficient knowledge of local legislation and require the support of external agencies to properly address compliance requirements, the combination of internal and external resources will be separately agreed.We're looking for someone based in Malaga area, who can keep a close communication and relationship with our EPAM Spain management, HR and Operations leads.What Youll DoAccounting Framework and Related Control Environment: Work closely with Corporate SSC Teams to maintain an effective accounting framework under both Local- and US-GAAP Monitor local legislative environment and initiate policy changes if required inform Global SSC teams in time of such changes affecting their procedures (e.g., Business Partnering Services about changes in invoicing templates) Coordinate with different Global SSC teams to ensure issues are handled consistently among different teams Define Local GAAP adjustment requirements vs US-GAAP and post them in the local ledger Review and analyze monthly results during each closing to ensure the accuracy of reported Trial Balance Perform required account reconciliation each month in line with corporate policy Maintain an effective local Internal Control environment in line with SOX requirements and company policiesStatutory/Corporate Audits: Support the timely completion of corporate audits as required Coordinate the Statutory audits with local audit teams Ensure that statutory filings are completed within the required deadline Prepare periodic Stat to US-GAAP reconciliation/bridge for internal purposesTaxation: Ensure compliance with applicable local Tax laws and regulations Prepare/review periodic and annual Tax filings and ensure timely submission to authorities Advise other departments of local tax rulings early in their processes to ensure impacts are considered Respond to Tax Authority inquiries and lead initiated Tax Audits with the involvement of the EU Tax Director Inform Global SSC teams in the time of taxation changes affecting their procedures (e.g. VAT, T&E expense-related taxation, etc.)Payroll: Liaise with local payroll agencies in coordination with the Global Payroll team Monitor payroll-related legislation and ensure compliance with all applicable laws, escalate if required Verify payroll calculations provided by an external agency to ensure accuracy and completeness as agreed with the Global Payroll team Ensure all payroll processes under local control are fully compliant with internal SOX requirements Ensure payroll tax filings are submitted to the authorities in time and related payments are made timely (including proper handling of payroll taxes related to stock-based compensation)Transfer Pricing: Hands-on control of Intercompany Transactions and EPAM TP Policy Work closely with the central Transfer Pricing team and provide support as necessary Monitor local Transfer pricing regulations and related documentation requirements and escalate as required Responsible for the completion of annual Transfer Pricing documentationFinance Business Partnership: Work closely with the central FP&A team related to local transactions so that proper responses can be given to management inquiries Support the annual Budgeting process for the entity and monitor that expenses are properly recognized locally in our financials Provide ad-hoc support to different Budget holders to understand their year-to-date Budget performance related to local financials Liaise with the Accounting and FP&A teams if corrective actions are required because of the performed reviewsArchiving: Define and maintain archiving requirements and related controls of business records in line with local regulations Ensure that corporate records are available upon request from AuthoritiesOther activities: Lead the integration of M&A entities into the local legal entity as appropriate while leveraging the EPAM framework Support the initiatives of new entity openings from economic and commercial evaluation perspectives and lead the company set-up process from the Finance side (e.g., bank accounts, local standards, etc.) Support central treasury teams for local banking relationships Support the central AP and Procurement Teams for local vendor inquiries and issue resolution Other Ad-hoc activities as requiredWhat You HaveDegree in Business Administration, Accounting or equivalentHolder of a local equivalent of a valid CPA qualificationMinimum 10 years of working experience in the field of accounting either at a multinational company or in Audit services (Big4)Minimum 5 years of working experience as Chief accountant of a local subsidiary of a multinational companyDeep knowledge and experience in Accounting and Tax expertise in Spanish LawExcellent knowledge of statutory and IFRS/US-GAAP accounting standards including related analysis and reportingSolid knowledge of Tax and local regulations including Transfer Pricing frameworksHigh integrity standards and reliabilitySolid understanding of partnering with Finance and other local/global colleaguesStrong analytical and IT skills (preferably SAP, ERP, MS Office)Ambitious, polished, highly articulate, and strong interpersonal skillsExcellent communication skills in English (both written and oral)Based in Malaga or close to MalagaNice to haveFurther qualification in the field of TaxationExperience in managing Tax Audits from Legal Entity perspectiveExperience in working with Shared Services environmentExperience in Tax Benefits R&D and Social Security BonusWe OfferWORK & LIFE BALANCE. Enjoy more of your personal time with flexible & remote work options, 24 working days of annual leave and paid time off for numerous public holidaysCONTINUOUS LEARNING CULTURE. Develop your hard & soft skills with internal training and mentorship opportunities, sponsored professional certification, and access to 18,+ LinkedIn coursesCLEAR & DIFFERENT CAREER PATHS. Grow in engineering or managerial direction to become a People Manager, in-depth technical specialist, Solution Architect, or Project/Delivery ManagerGLOBAL RELOCATION OPPORTUNITIES. EPAM has presence in more than 50 countries globally. Explore opportunities to relocate to a new country, and EPAM will provide relocation support for you and your familyCOMPETITIVE BENEFITS. Benefit from a competitive salary, private health insurance, employee stock purchase plan, special discount programs, plus, internal wellbeing programs to take your career to the next levelSTRONG PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY. Join a global EPAM community of highly skilled experts and connect with them to solve challenges, exchange ideas, share expertise and make friendsAbout EPAMEPAM is a leading digital transformation services and product engineering company with over 53, EPAMers in more than 55 countries and regions . Since , our multidisciplinary teams have been helping make the future real for our clients and communities around the world. In , we opened an office in Spain that quickly grew to over 1, EPAMers distributed between the offices in Málaga and Madrid as well as remotely across the country . Here you will collaborate with multinational teams, contribute to numerous innovative projects, and have an opportunity to learn and grow continuouslyDescriptionDESCRIPTIONDo you have a strong Accounting and tax background and strong experience as Finance Controller? Are you an open-minded professional with good English skills and wide experience in multinational and international IT companies? If it sounds like you, this could be the perfect opportunity to join EPAM as our Country Controller.With over 30 years experience in crafting market leading software, EPAMs business has been rapidly evolving and is now a global player in solving business challenges and developing tailor-made cutting-edge solutions.These challenges require a dynamic and highly skilled workforce imagining, designing, engineering, and delivering software, through to business consulting services & customer experiences, which are changing the world around us.The primary responsibility of the Country Controller for the entities in scope will be to maintain an effective accounting framework and related internal controls to ensure that the accounting records are complete and accurately representing the companys financial position in compliance with local laws and regulations and US-GAAP, as well as Corporate Policies. In this capacity, the Country Controller will highly leverage the capabilities of EPAM Global Shared Services Center (SSC) teams and work closely with Finance leadership to assess the right balance of using internal SSC resources and local external agencies for certain tasks, while overseeing all financial activities of the entity. The role will have overall responsibility for the timely and accurate completion of local Tax and Statutory filings and related Audits. This position is key in monitoring changes in the local legislative environment and initiating required changes in internal policies and practices while being the driver in general for continuous process improvements locally.The entities in scope cover all legal entities located in Spain and Portugal, which could be revisited based on the changes in the economic and business environment or requirements. Shall any of the entities in the future fall outside of the jurisdiction that the Country Controller has proficient knowledge of local legislation and require the support of external agencies to properly address compliance requirements, the combination of internal and external resources will be separately agreed.We're looking for someone based in Malaga area, who can keep a close communication and relationship with our EPAM Spain management, HR and Operations leads.What Youll DoAccounting Framework and Related Control Environment: Work closely with Corporate SSC Teams to maintain an effective accounting framework under both Local- and US-GAAP Monitor local legislative environment and initiate policy changes if required inform Global SSC teams in time of such changes affecting their procedures (e.g., Business Partnering Services about changes in invoicing templates) Coordinate with different Global SSC teams to ensure issues are handled consistently among different teams Define Local GAAP adjustment requirements vs US-GAAP and post them in the local ledger Review and analyze monthly results during each closing to ensure the accuracy of reported Trial Balance Perform required account reconciliation each month in line with corporate policy Maintain an effective local Internal Control environment in line with SOX requirements and company policiesStatutory/Corporate Audits: Support the timely completion of corporate audits as required Coordinate the Statutory audits with local audit teams Ensure that statutory filings are completed within the required deadline Prepare periodic Stat to US-GAAP reconciliation/bridge for internal purposesTaxation: Ensure compliance with applicable local Tax laws and regulations Prepare/review periodic and annual Tax filings and ensure timely submission to authorities Advise other departments of local tax rulings early in their processes to ensure impacts are considered Respond to Tax Authority inquiries and lead initiated Tax Audits with the involvement of the EU Tax Director Inform Global SSC teams in the time of taxation changes affecting their procedures (e.g. VAT, T&E expense-related taxation, etc.)Payroll: Liaise with local payroll agencies in coordination with the Global Payroll team Monitor payroll-related legislation and ensure compliance with all applicable laws, escalate if required Verify payroll calculations provided by an external agency to ensure accuracy and completeness as agreed with the Global Payroll team Ensure all payroll processes under local control are fully compliant with internal SOX requirements Ensure payroll tax filings are submitted to the authorities in time and related payments are made timely (including proper handling of payroll taxes related to stock-based compensation)Transfer Pricing: Hands-on control of Intercompany Transactions and EPAM TP Policy Work closely with the central Transfer Pricing team and provide support as necessary Monitor local Transfer pricing regulations and related documentation requirements and escalate as required Responsible for the completion of annual Transfer Pricing documentationFinance Business Partnership: Work closely with the central FP&A team related to local transactions so that proper responses can be given to management inquiries Support the annual Budgeting process for the entity and monitor that expenses are properly recognized locally in our financials Provide ad-hoc support to different Budget holders to understand their year-to-date Budget performance related to local financials Liaise with the Accounting and FP&A teams if corrective actions are required because of the performed reviewsArchiving: Define and maintain archiving requirements and related controls of business records in line with local regulations Ensure that corporate records are available upon request from AuthoritiesOther activities: Lead the integration of M&A entities into the local legal entity as appropriate while leveraging the EPAM framework Support the initiatives of new entity openings from economic and commercial evaluation perspectives and lead the company set-up process from the Finance side (e.g., bank accounts, local standards, etc.) Support central treasury teams for local banking relationships Support the central AP and Procurement Teams for local vendor inquiries and issue resolution Other Ad-hoc activities as requiredWhat You HaveDegree in Business Administration, Accounting or equivalentHolder of a local equivalent of a valid CPA qualificationMinimum 10 years of working experience in the field of accounting either at a multinational company or in Audit services (Big4)Minimum 5 years of working experience as Chief accountant of a local subsidiary of a multinational companyDeep knowledge and experience in Accounting and Tax expertise in Spanish LawExcellent knowledge of statutory and IFRS/US-GAAP accounting standards including related analysis and reportingSolid knowledge of Tax and local regulations including Transfer Pricing frameworksHigh integrity standards and reliabilitySolid understanding of partnering with Finance and other local/global colleaguesStrong analytical and IT skills (preferably SAP, ERP, MS Office)Ambitious, polished, highly articulate, and strong interpersonal skillsExcellent communication skills in English (both written and oral)Based in Malaga or close to MalagaNice to haveFurther qualification in the field of TaxationExperience in managing Tax Audits from Legal Entity perspectiveExperience in working with Shared Services environmentExperience in Tax Benefits R&D and Social Security BonusWe OfferWORK & LIFE BALANCE. Enjoy more of your personal time with flexible & remote work options, 24 working days of annual leave and paid time off for numerous public holidaysCONTINUOUS LEARNING CULTURE. Develop your hard & soft skills with internal training and mentorship opportunities, sponsored professional certification, and access to 18,+ LinkedIn coursesCLEAR & DIFFERENT CAREER PATHS. Grow in engineering or managerial direction to become a People Manager, in-depth technical specialist, Solution Architect, or Project/Delivery ManagerGLOBAL RELOCATION OPPORTUNITIES. EPAM has presence in more than 50 countries globally. Explore opportunities to relocate to a new country, and EPAM will provide relocation support for you and your familyCOMPETITIVE BENEFITS. Benefit from a competitive salary, private health insurance, employee stock purchase plan, special discount programs, plus, internal wellbeing programs to take your career to the next levelSTRONG PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY. Join a global EPAM community of highly skilled experts and connect with them to solve challenges, exchange ideas, share expertise and make friendsAbout EPAMEPAM is a leading digital transformation services and product engineering company with over 53, EPAMers in more than 55 countries and regions . Since , our multidisciplinary teams have been helping make the future real for our clients and communities around the world. In , we opened an office in Spain that quickly grew to over 1, EPAMers distributed between the offices in Málaga and Madrid as well as remotely across the country . Here you will collaborate with multinational teams, contribute to numerous innovative projects, and have an opportunity to learn and grow continuously#J-18808-Ljbffr