Head of Tax at BetterMe

ABOUT US:

BetterMe is a health & wellness platform providing a tailored holistic approach to well-being. Since 2017, we have been on a mission to create a healthier world for everyone, regardless of age, sex, physical ability, or background.

Our goal is to make a healthy lifestyle accessible to everyone so they can achieve long-term health benefits.

YOUR IMPACT:

1. Oversee all questions related to tax & compliance in the Group:
   • Development of tax structure for international group of companies;
   • Research advanced international tax issues and relevant national / international legislation;
   • Track changes of tax and currency laws and regulations in countries where the company is represented;
   • Develop tax models illustrating multinational entities’ attributes and effective tax rates;
   • Analyze tax implications on new business / employment decisions;
   • Identification and minimization of tax risks.
     
2. Assist in structuring of operations for international group of entities:
   • Coordinate internal initiatives (legal setup, intercompany agreements, transfer pricing reporting requirements, etc.) to achieve tax efficient structuring of international transactions;
   • Support the legal transaction team in structuring the financing arrangements;
   • Support tax audit and support of the Group M&A transactions;
   • Internal audit on effective use of tax treaties, IP box regimes and repatriation programs;
   • Review agreements with intragroup entities and third parties as a part of tax & compliance procedures;
   • Liaise and coordinate work of external tax advisory and accounting firms.
     
3. Tax administration and business processes:
   • Supervise the preparation of and review returns (including CIT, VAT / GST, withholding taxes) for multiple jurisdictions, and review the related tax accruals, tax payments, and tax account reconciliations;
   • Formalize and control tax planning and tax reporting business processes for multiple jurisdictions;
   • Advise on development and maintenance of accounting systems which provide tax information;
   • Support internal and external audit of Group taxes in all jurisdictions;
   • Processing ad hoc tax requests from internal users.

ABOUT YOU:

• 5+ years of relevant work experience in international tax structuring and administration (either in-house or legal & accountancy firm experience); experience in the Big 4 or top-niche boutique consulting firms will be preferable;
• BA/BS or MA/MS degree in economics, business, or other related field;
• Solid international tax skills including research / structuring (using IBFD and other databases), transfer pricing analysis, analysis of tax treaties of limitation on benefits, tax reporting and dealing with compliance matters;
• Proven experience in tax structuring and administration for product IT companies and good understanding of IT business processes will be a significant advantage;
• Strong expertise in tax legislation and local GAAP of such countries: USA, EU & EEA, Cyprus, Ukraine, and will be a plus – Canada, Latin America, Asian countries etc.;
• Strong desire to dive into and explore new countries’ tax legislation;
• Basic knowledge in IFRS, financial modeling and analysis;
• English — Upper-Intermediate or Advanced: verbal and written (can be interviewed in English; will be a plus if candidate had passed international certification such as IELTS, TOEFL);
• Strong communication skills: verbal and written; ability to convince opponents on the truth of one’s judgments;
• Structured thinking: ability to make data-driven business conclusions;
• Result oriented and highly ambitious: responsibility and readiness to act independently and take ownership for the results.

We are seeking a results-oriented and ambitious person capable of making data-driven business decisions and assuming responsibility for their outcomes.

Our mission is creating happiness within since we believe that having your mind and body in complete harmony is key for overall health and quality of life. We plan to capture the growth of the Global Health Market, and our ideal candidate will focus on building the largest health tech company in the world. 💪

The success of the product became possible through the hard work and dedication of 400+ talented and forward-thinking employees who are true experts in their field. We're one of the biggest partners of Facebook, Google, Snapchat & Twitter within the CEE region.🌎

Our company is built on the ability to find the best people and provide them with everything needed to stay focused on what’s important to make our users even healthier, sportier, happier and better! We create a business environment that brings up best in everyone. We have no bureaucracy, and we give our colleagues complete freedom to make decisions and achieve brilliant results.🚀

Competitive salary. Compensation that will help you focus on your projects and personal development.
Professional Growth. We offer a possibility to attend internal, external courses, seminars and access to a corporate library. You will be working with a team of professionals to get insights and discuss ideas.
Comfortable working environment. We provide all necessary work equipment for your role and serve complimentary breakfasts, lunches, and snacks in the Kyiv office.
Health&Fitness. We provide employees with 20 days of paid vacation, medical insurance and a variety of sports activities available for employees inside and outside the office.
Rest. We organize team buildings, parties and various team activities to boost our collaboration.

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