Tax & Statutory Reporting Snr Accountant

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient's mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds. As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered, and recognized. Job Summary The Asia-Pacific (APAC) Tax and Statutory Reporting Senior Accountant has responsibility for the local GAAP accounting, tax accounting, local tax (including transfer pricing) compliance for a cluster of APAC entities. Principal Duties & Responsibilities Tax Accounting & Compliance

• Support the calculation of the tax provision of the relevant local entities.
• Support withholding tax calculation and corporate income tax return preparation, including data extraction, validation, and processing and collaboration with local accounting partners.
• Support in preparation and timely submission of Corporate Income Tax returns and Transfer Pricing Compliance for a cluster of APAC countries.
• Acts as liaison between tax department and internal/external tax compliance resources.
• Support tax audit and compliance, including corporate income tax and statutory tax audits.
• Preparation and analysis of tax accounts reconciliation
• Support transfer pricing compliance and the preparation of adequate and organized input for Local Files with the support of an outside service provider.
• Support transfer pricing monitoring and the completion of transfer pricing monitoring files.
• Monitor functional changes / changes that require input from the tax department.
• Support regional tax accounting in collaboration with the Record to Report function.
• Collecting information from Shared Service Center in order to fulfill tax and statutory requirements.

Local GAAP Accounting

• Act as a liaison between internal and external local auditors.
• Support in preparation of statutory accounts (bridge from US GAAP to Local GAAP), including all disclosure notes, liaison with external auditors and ensuring submission within statutory deadlines
• Support in the timely submission of statutory accounts.
• Support in monitoring/reporting the differences between US GAAP and Local GAAP accounts for tax provision and transfer pricing purposes.
• Provide assistance with ad-hoc project tax & accounting advisory work and tasks as required.

Expected Areas of Competence

• At least 6 years of accounting experience in a corporate environment is strongly preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Less experience for a candidate with the right skill set would be considered.
• Experience in working in a multinational organization and within a shared services environment.
• Experience with tax reporting packages (Longview) and transfer pricing is helpful.
• Microsoft Office (Excel) Skills
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to speak in other Asia Pacific language is a plus.

Education / Experience Requirements

• An undergraduate degree in accounting or business is required.

Travel Expectations Less than 5% EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability 844 Microsoft Office, Transfer Pricing, tax accounting , Corporate income tax, English