Accounting & Tax Manager

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Accounting and Tax professional to lead the global Accounting & Tax function for Sodecia Automotive International. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will ensure accurate financial reporting, statutory compliance, and robust tax governance across a multinational automotive group.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the Accounting & Tax function across multiple international entities.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, local GAAP, tax legislation and statutory requirements.
• Coordinate monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing and Group reporting.
• Manage statutory accounts, tax returns, regulatory filings and corporate reporting obligations.
• Develop and maintain the Group's tax governance framework, including transfer pricing and international tax compliance.
• Drive tax optimisation initiatives, incentives, grants and tax recovery opportunities.
• Oversee intercompany accounting, reconciliations, eliminations and corporate transactions.
• Support financing activities, capital movements, dividends, investments and restructuring projects.
• Coordinate external audits and maintain relationships with auditors, tax authorities and advisors.
• Promote internal controls, financial governance and accounting best practices.
• Lead finance transformation projects such as ERP optimisation, process automation and digitalisation.
• Develop and mentor Accounting and Tax teams, fostering technical excellence.

Required profile

• University degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management or related field.
• Certified Accountant or equivalent professional certification.
• Minimum 7 years of accounting experience and 5 years of tax experience.
• Proven experience in multinational, multicultural environments, preferably in the automotive industry.
• Previous experience leading accounting and tax teams in an international organisation.

Required skills

• Advanced knowledge of IFRS.
• Corporate accounting and financial reporting.
• Taxation and transfer pricing.
• Strong understanding of local GAAP requirements.
• ERP systems – SAP preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Fluent English.