Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles.
The Finance Team includes Finance Business Partnership, Accounting, Finance Operations, Financial Systems, Internal Audit, Tax, Treasury, and Investor Relations teams. Together, the team partners with leadership to provide insights, information, and guidance to make strategic and operational decisions, inform investors about our business model and progress, and ensure the company is financially healthy and consistently meeting our reporting obligations.
We’re looking for a world class Tax Analyst to join the Snap Finance team! Working from our London office as a member of the Snap Tax team, you’ll collaborate with other groups within Team Finance to support our global tax accounting and compliance functions, implementing process improvements and best practices within the tax operations group.
What you’ll do:
- Support our international income tax accounting, compliance and controversy activities
- Supervise EMEA tax compliance engagements and manage budgets and timelines, partnering with outsourced vendors
- Support the preparation and review of the statutory financial statements of our international group
- Proactively identify, manage and implement tax opportunities for the business
- Assist in the review of international tax provisions prepared by local accounting teams to ensure compliance with both local GAAP and US GAAP requirements
- Research complex tax issues / tax accounting positions under ASC 740, FRS 101 and IFRS
- Assist with internal control compliance efforts, including enhancing control framework and coordinating quarterly testing of controls
- Support the global quarterly and annual tax accounting process in accordance with ASC 740 and FRS 101
- Evaluate and implement software solutions for tax accounting needs
- Support on engagement admin including maintenance and rationalisation of purchase orders, invoicing, ad hoc tax payments, and tax-related bank activity.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of broad base direct tax principles, with experience of R&D credits a plus
- Must be able to operate effectively and accurately in a deadline-driven fast-paced environment
- Must have a strong work ethic and be able to successfully manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously
- Familiarity with accounting for income taxes under USGAAP (ASC 740), FRS 101 and IFRS; tax provision software experience is a plus
- Detail oriented with strong trouble-shooting and problem-solving skills
- Strong communicator with desire and ability to build relationships
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field, or equivalent years of experience
- Tax experience in Big 4 public accounting firm, corporate tax department of multinational company, or combination thereof
Preferred Qualifications:
- ACA/ACCA or equivalent
- Masters in Tax
- Experience in Oracle ERP and OneSource Tax Provision software
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"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.
At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.
Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!
