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Mondelez International Indirect Tax Systems Functional Lead -S/4HANA in United States
Job Description
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Uniquely Yours.
Mondelez is looking for an experienced SAP Indirect Tax and Vertex Functional Lead to join our growing team. This position requires a solid background in finance and taxation, as well as technical knowledge of SAP, LCR Dixon and Vertex systems for the US and Canada.
Within the SAP Platform, the Indirect Tax S4Hana Technical Delivery Lead will assume responsibility for leading and developing new solutions or enhancing existing solutions in the NA (US and Canada) Indirect Tax product areas to address the tax application testing across this tax product domain. They will partner and build key relationships with the Finance, and the Tax Management Line leads to lead the delivery of our technical solutions for the company’s Indirect Tax in the US and Canada. They will address emerging automation and analytical needs of the Indirect Tax Team. They will gain a deep understanding of the business processes, systems, and data that support strategic processes and programs related to our Indirect Tax product group. They will deliver robust technology solutions. They will also share knowledge and mentor others in areas of technical expertise.
For US and Canada. You, the Indirect Tax S4H Technical Delivery Lead will ensure that we comply with all local indirect taxes including sales tax, and excise tax, and business license through 3rd party among others. You will also ensure the timely filing of returns and payments, so we comply with local regulations and ensure the accurate and timely reporting of our financial statements. To succeed in this role, you must understand the accounting entries for these taxes and ensure we are accounting appropriately. Understand implementations of Vertex, LCR Dixon and SAP (S4Hana) implementation, upgrades and user acceptance testing during any upgrade or implementation. In some cases, you may deal directly with local tax authorities to handle snap audits and to help prepare documentation to support them.
* This role can be 100% remote based in U.S.**
How you will contribute:
This position requires a solid background in finance and taxation, as well as technical knowledge of SAP, LCR Dixon and Vertex systems.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for technology and a drive to stay current with the latest trends and methodologies in the field.
They should be creative problem-solvers who can work independently and as part of a team. We are looking for a professional with a strong background in SAP, LCR Dixon and Vertex, who has a proven track record of successful implementations and a commitment to delivering excellence.
The successful candidate will have experience in developing strategies for complex business processes and have a strong understanding of the indirect tax landscape.
Responsibilities:
Develop strategies for complex business processes related to indirect taxes.
Implement SAP and Vertex systems to support the indirect tax landscape.
Collaborate with team members to ensure successful implementations.
Monitor industry trends and methodologies related to SAP and Vertex systems.
Provide technical expertise to ensure system compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Communicate effectively with stakeholders and colleagues.
Take ownership of projects and ensure their successful completion and troubleshoot any problems that may arise during implementation.
Provide training and support to team members as needed.
You may also be asked to support the indirect tax process including preparation of tax returns, processing of payments and filing. You will also execute or oversee the timely filing of returns and payments to ensure full compliance with local regulations. In addition, you will understand and prepare monthly balance sheet and P&L reconciliation for indirect tax relevant accounts.
Support a strong controls and compliance environment within the Indirect Tax team and ensure full compliance with our AER policies. You will also ensure that we comply with all indirect tax local laws and regulations in your area of responsibility.
Implement efficient tax management strategies to optimize tax payments within the legal framework. You will also provide and interpret data from accounting records as required.
Embrace a mindset of continuous improvement. You will also identify opportunities to improve ways of working in US and Canada Indirect tax area.
You will also invest in your personal development and contribute to the overall development of your peers and the Accounting and External Reporting team.
What you will bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE in indirect taxes with deep subject matter knowledge and background in associated local GAAP, account analysis reporting and closing processes. Solid knowledge of local indirect tax regulation and laws. Solid knowledge in policy, controls and compliance design including SOX reporting. Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and financial system knowledge and implementation in SAP, LCR Dixon and Vertex is a must. Exposure or knowledge of Avalara is a plus.
BUSINESS ACUMEN and understanding of our business and finance beyond indirect tax scope.
LEADERSHIP SKILLS including proven business partnering and communication skills across a multinational company. A team player with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders internally and externally.
GROWTH/DIGITAL MINDSET and the ability to identify strategic opportunities and leverage technology to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
INTEGRITY and sound judgement in all decisions and interactions aligned with our values, policies and external regulations.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or Economics
6 or more years of Indirect Tax experience
Strong finance and taxation background
SAP (S4Hana) experience and Vertex is required
Experience in developing strategies for complex business processes
Combination of experience in a Big 4 Accounting firm, in-house at a large multi-national corporation or internationally recognized law firm
Experience in Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) experience is a plus
Excellent interpersonal, presentation, verbal and written communication skills are required
Strong technical skills
No Relocation support available
Business Unit Summary
The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, we produce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brands—including Oreo and Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz , Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products —are close at hand for our consumers across the country.
Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.
Job Type
Regular
Tax
Finance
At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about.
We have a rich portfolio of strong brands – both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum
Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast.
Join us and Make It An Opportunity!
Mondelez Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.
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