Tax Junior Manager

About the role

Diageo is looking for a Tax Junior Manager based in Budapest on a permanent contract. The role ensures that the markets' tax processes are accurate and on time, covering value-added tax, import duties, excise levies, ecological taxes and other supplementary returns, while using automation to improve efficiency and following internal control procedures and legislative requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the preparation and review of VAT, import duties, excise levies, environmental charges and related supplementary returns, following global standards and using automation tools.
• Compile and ensure accurate, timely filing (including sign-off and payment) of VAT, customs and excise duty, environmental tax and other reporting.
• Flag risks and tax-saving opportunities, and comment on unusual or new business scenarios.
• Work with Tax Analysts, Seniors and SMEs to ensure compliance with market-specific regulations and legislative changes.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and handle tax document retention for the markets.
• Drive continuous improvement of tax compliance through a LEAN approach, embed new controls and KPI reports, investigate root causes of errors and improve KPIs.
• Ensure 100% CARM and 100% PCAOB accuracy on tax-related CARM controls, supervise the Tax Calendar, and respond promptly to market queries.

Required profile

• Relevant professional qualification and 7 years of experience in taxation.
• Practical experience of tax procedures, including governance, controls, compliance and related accounting and documentation.
• Good English and communication skills, strong stakeholder leadership and risk management skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to change at short notice, and a proactive, independent approach.

Required skills

• In-depth knowledge of tax legislation.
• Knowledge of SAP.
• Understanding of the interaction between VAT and other taxes, especially excise and customs duties.
• Experience with domestic and cross-border direct-to-consumer, eCommerce and retail systems, platforms and e-invoicing is an advantage.