Sr Accountant I - Indirect Tax

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At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.   Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.   We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together. Job Description   Position-Specific Job Requirements 1. Develop strong relationships with GFS, Corporate Tax, Market Finance, external service providers, and business stakeholders. 2. Support the centralized preparation and review of indirect tax compliance deliverables including VAT, Intrastat, EC Sales, and other indirect tax filings where applicable. 3. Coordinate the collection, validation, and analysis of financial data required for indirect tax reporting and compliance activities. 4. Ensure timely and accurate preparation of indirect tax, reconciliations, supporting schedules, and compliance submissions. 5. Perform indirect tax account reconciliations and support resolution of tax-related balance sheet and P&L items. 6. Partner with RTR, OTC, PTP, Supply Chain, and Tax teams to ensure transactions are correctly reflected for indirect tax purposes. 7. Maintain compliance with company policies, internal controls, Worldwide Controller's Manual requirements, and local statutory obligations. 8. Identify indirect tax risks, control gaps, and process inefficiencies and recommend appropriate remediation actions. 9. Contribute to the development, documentation, and maintenance of indirect tax processes, controls, and standard operating procedures for the GFS Centralisation Model. 10. Support indirect tax compliance reporting requirements under applicable local regulations and tax legislation. 11. Drive continuous improvement initiatives through automation, standardization, and process optimization. 12. Support tax technology and ERP initiatives, ensuring indirect tax requirements are appropriately incorporated into system enhancements and process changes. 13. Act as a champion for the Global Financial Solutions operating model and support finance transformation initiatives. 14. Build effective partnerships across global functions and diverse geographic locations. 15. Quickly establish credibility with stakeholders and influence cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives. 16. Ability to travel as required. 17. Support broader RTR and finance initiatives where required. 18. Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of Gilead's centralized indirect tax operating model and compliance framework. ________________________________________ Education and Experience Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, Business, or related discipline. • Professional tax qualification (CTA or equivalent) preferred and would be advantageous in supporting the technical requirements of the role. • Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent) preferred. • Experience operating wi

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