Assistant, Taxation

This position supports the VP Taxation and the Taxation Team with tax compliance and administration; coordinates tax projects; and manages budget, financial and service provider engagement processes for the department

What is in it for you:

• Employee Discount Travel Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Basic heathcare plan coverage
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within the Company and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21

What you will be doing:

Administrative functions:

Provides full administrative support to the VP, Taxation and taxation team, including:

• Ensures proper/organized filing of documents (on server and physically)
• Maintains the filing room and inventory of files and binders 
• Organizes various requests for access to applications/ servers and other onboarding duties for new hires or contractors
• Assist with developing and maintaining departmental calendar
• Develop and manage processes and tools to monitor department expenses and budget
• Generate financial statements and pull general ledger details, as required
• Drafts and processes cheque / wire payment requisitions
• Initiate and draft expense claims for approval
• Manages and maintains department’s supplies inventory
• Plans and coordinates department events, meetings and conferences
• Prepares and/or drafts correspondences, Powerpoint documents, as required
• Actively involved in projects as required by the team, inclusive of coordination, material preparation, venue reservation, catering requirements, room reservations (if needed)
• Records minutes of meetings as requested
• Process incoming and outgoing mails and couriers
• Coordinates with other administrative assistants on obtaining approvals and or signatures on pertinent documents from other function heads 
• Maintains confidentiality, as appropriate

Tax Support Functions:

• Assists in the preparation and filing of tax returns in Canada and US
• Coordinates annual FBAR filings (Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts) in the US 
• Manages access to online CRA accounts for corporate entities
• Coordinates requests for tax forms and certificates (e.g., WBEN, W9, residency certificates, etc.)
• Supports tax team by obtaining financial backup, such as trial balances, financial statements and/or general ledger details

Your experience and skills include:

• Strong organizational, administrative and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects concurrently and follow up where necessary
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively and function as a resourceful problem-solver
• Must be flexible and able to meet deadlines
• Strong Excel skills
• Proficient in Word, Powerpoint 
• Exposure to or understanding of accounting would be an asset

Your team and working environment:

• Based at the North & Central America Regional Office in Toronto, Ontario, this position is part of the Taxation team.

Note: Must already be legally entitled to work in Canada to be considered for the position

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit  https://careers.accor.com/

 

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