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Welcome to AbbVie!
We are a global, research-based biopharmaceutical company that combines the focus and passion of leading-edge biotech with the expertise and capability of an established pharmaceutical leader. Redefining what is possible is our business and our passion. Our goal is to help patients live healthier lives and we are proud to be a Great Place to Work.

We are now recruiting a Regional Tax Manager on a 12 month contract to join our diverse team based onsite in our Clonshaugh site in Dublin. As a Regional Tax Manager ('TM'), you will be responsible for managing all designated tax filings and compliance matters for various European based entities (primarily in Ireland), together with ensuring appropriate accounting of taxes. Customs and payroll taxes are primarily managed by specific teams. Reporting to the Regional Tax Director, your position is responsible for the accuracy and timing of each tax filing and payment, in compliance with appropriate regulations.

Are you intrigued? Do you want to learn more?

A snapshot of your key responsibilities as Regional Tax Manager would be:

• Support the tax compliance process (both insourced and outsourced) for relevant subsidiaries - review tax filings, coordinating with shared service accounting (FSS), business process outsourcer (BPO) & local finance teams
• Develop and support tax initiatives/enhancements including processes and systems
• Effectively track and manage key enterprise tax risks, including the risk of noncompliance
• Ensuring timely payments of tax liabilities and submission of refund claims
• Analysis of tax technical issues that impact the relevant entities
• Maintain appropriate supporting documents for tax returns, in accordance with local tax rules and ensure that a full audit trail is available in the event of an audit.
• Proactively monitor tax legislation/policy impacting relevant subsidiaries, including any potential required changes to processes and the SAP system.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local tax authorities and advisors.

So, what do you need to do this role?

Education & Experience:

• Master's in Accounting/Finance and/or professional accounting qualification
• Tax qualification with the Irish Tax Institute
• Comprehensive knowledge of challenges associated with large multinationals, manufacturing and/or biopharmaceutical entities (e.g. transfer pricing)
• Minimum 5 years' post qualification experience in tax matters
• Ability to provide local country tax support regarding the execution of business transactions
• Fluent in written and spoken English is essential. Any other language is an asset
• Strong analytical skills, with a hands-on attitude to problem solving and the ability to work independently and exercise initiative
• Capable of taking ownership of tax projects, leveraging key stakeholders as needed (e.g. outside consultants, attorneys and auditors)
• Ability to work in a virtual multi-cultural team and to build strong working relationships with a diverse range of co-workers and other individuals
• Willingness to travel, if required, to support relevant entities under his/her responsibility, together with flexibility to participate in calls with colleagues in other time zones

So, are you ready to join our team?

It's important to remember, AbbVie is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we value bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds to develop innovative solutions for patients and being part of an inclusive work environment.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer including disability/vets. It is AbbVie's policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, Armed Forces service medal veteran or active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran or a person's relationship or association with a protected veteran, including spouses and other family members, or any other protected group status. We will take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified minorities, women, individuals with a disability, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans or active-duty wartime or campaign badge veterans. The Affirmative Action Plan is available for viewing in the Human Resources office during regular business hours.

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Job Type: Experienced

Schedule: Full-time