Associate Manager, Tax

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers - such as Raid®, Glade®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future - for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

**WELCOME TO SC JOHNSON**

SC Johnson is a family business, leader in the consumer goods sector in cleaning products, and with strong brands such as Glade®, Duck®, Pliz®, Raid®, Autan®, Baygon®, and Pyrel ®. The company is present in more than 70 countries and its brands are sold throughout the world.

For 125 years, we have strived to provide our consumers with the best products while committing to contributing to their well-being and reducing our environmental footprint.

We are committed to providing our 13,000 employees with a stimulating and fulfilling working environment to achieve our ambitious objectives. We are also proud to regularly appear in the list of French companies where it is good to work and have been certified Great Place to Work 2023 and Best Workplace for Women 2023

ABOUT THE ROLE:

- Reporting to the Manager, International Taxes Europe, the role of Associate Manager - Tax & Statutory Accounting (‘TSA’) position manages the Statutory Accounting, Corporate Taxation and Transfer Pricing for the Swiss operation, incorporating 5 legal entities.
- Key responsibilities are to ensure the statutory accounts and corporate tax reporting are filed accurately and in line with local deadlines and in accordance with specific country regulations.
- Local point of contact for regulatory, statutory and corporate tax enquiries, collaborating with different business functions and working closely with a network of counterpart TSAs in other European locations and a synergetic virtual team.
- Maintain strong working relationships and maintaining a high degree of customer service with our business partners
- Works with a high degree of autonomy, being a virtual member of the Shared Service Centre in Frimley UK, working closely with a network of counterpart TSAs in other European locations and a synergetic virtual team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- In collaboration with the European Shared Service Centre, maintain financial statements and underlying records, which adequately reflect all transactions in accordance with S.C. Johnson's fiscal and statutory accounting policies, handling statutory accounting and corporate tax queries and matters raised by external and internal auditors, as well as by the tax authorities.
- Directly responsible for preparation of local country statutory accounts and preparation of supporting information for local Corporate Tax return.
- Maintain relationships with 3rd party vendors (audit, tax, outsource partners) and with local Tax Authorities. Serve as primary contact and partner with external auditors
- Timely preparation of year-end corporate tax schedules, by completing/adjusting the Global Tax system according to the year-end timetable
- Transfer Pricing oversight for Swiss operation
- Liaison with US parent on Defined Benefit pension plan accounting

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING:

- Solid work experience (at least 5 years) in accounting functions with the preparation of statutory accounts for Swiss entities.
- Excellent communication skills and establish trusted relationships with the Shared Service Centre, Corporate Tax, Insurance, and appropriate statutory and tax external companies.
- Spoken and written fluency in English is a must

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS:

- Strong SAP background
- Excellent Excel skills
- Ability to work effectively in an internationally diverse workforce
- Must be able to manage and prioritize the work of multiple country reporting deadlines
- Can work in conjunction with internal partner, third parties vendors / auditors and tax authorities
- Tax compliance (corporate income taxes) for Switzerland, preferable in a multinational environment or in external or internal audit

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

- Full time work, 40 hours per week
- Annual travel within EU for 3-day team face to face meeting

**Together, we are creating a better future - for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Come join us and make an impact through iconic global brands. GO FURTHER WITH OUR FAMILY**

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**Inclusion & Diversity**

We’re a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.