### **Job Title:** **Tax Specialist** **Location:** Porto – Hipercentro Areosa Business Park **Model:** Hybrid (3 days/week in the office) **Application Deadline:** 5th of January ### **About GKN Automotive in Porto** At GKN Automotive, we’ve been engineering the future for over 260 years and are now the trusted partner for 90% of the world’s automotive companies, specializing in developing and supplying market\-leading drive system technologies. Founded in 2020, our Global Business Services (GBS) center in Porto supports global operations in Finance, Procurement, HR, and IT. With 300\+ employees from 23 countries, we foster an inclusive culture built on our values: **Ingenious, Collaborative, Driven, Principled** . Please submit your CV in **English** – our business language is English, and not all hiring managers speak Portuguese. “Great opportunity for driven and result\-oriented professionals seeking to be part of a great culture and effectively contribute to GKN’s growth.” – Edgar (Hiring Manager) ### **What’s in it for you?** * Hybrid working model * Annual performance bonus * Private health insurance * Birthday off * 24 December off * Extra holidays: \+2 days after 1 year, \+1 day after 3 years (up to 25 total) * Career development support (LinkedIn Learning, Excel \& language courses) * Diverse, multicultural environment (23 nationalities, 12 languages) * Employee Assistance Program * ❤️ 1 paid volunteering day * Modern office with social, dining \& relaxation areas * Discounts across retailers and services ### **What’s the role about?** We are seeking a **Tax Specialist** reporting directly to the Senior Tax Manager. You will be responsible for preparing tax returns and workpapers, organizing tax payments and reconciliations, supporting the business with tax\-related queries, audits, and projects. ### **What will you be doing?** * Collect, prepare, and analyze financial data, legal documents, and other info for local tax filings/audits * Prepare Indirect Tax returns (VAT, EC Sales lists, Intrastat, etc.) end\-to\-end * Provide documents supporting transactional data audits and responses * Advise on ERP system updates aligned with tax strategies and global changes * Assist with tax operational matters and escalate compliance issues to the Senior Tax Manager * Deliver indirect tax and systems training to internal stakeholders * Provide audit support and responses as required * Prepare tax reconciliations, including monthly/quarterly balance sheet reconciliations before filing ### **What are we looking for?** * Bachelor’s degree in Tax, Accounting, Management, or equivalent * 2–4 years of experience in Tax, ideally with Indirect Taxes in a complex environment * Knowledge of ERP systems, processes, and workflow technology * English level: minimum B2 ### **GKN Automotive in Porto** Our GBS center is located in Porto’s Hipercentro Areosa Business Park, where 300\+ employees provide global support in Finance, Procurement, HR, and IT. We value diversity and inclusion, with team members from 23 countries. We offer opportunities for people with disabilities and ensure our facilities are adapted for accessibility. If you need accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact us at **accommodations@gknautomotive.com** . **Why not join us and help accelerate the future?** \#LI\-Hybrid