Junior TAX Specialist

To be the leading producer of glass bottles and jars worldwide you need passion, commitment and innovation baked into the very fabric of a business and its people. For more than 120 years, our glass makers have honed their craft—channeling their creativity into more than 1,800 patents held today. When you join O-I you become part of that story. O-I has more than a century of experience crafting pure, sustainable, brand-building glass packaging for many of the world’s best-known food and beverage brands. We are proud to provide high quality glass packaging for beer, wine, spirits, food, non-alcoholic beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. We are dedicated to make what matters to shape a healthier, more sustainable and more exciting world. We transform the industry to make glass more relevant and more accessible to more people. With nearly 19,000 employees and an unparalleled footprint spanning almost 64 plants in 18 countries, O-I is a truly global maker of glass packaging. In this role, you will support indirect tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and adherence to local VAT regulations. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop expertise in VAT, ESL, and Intrastat within an international environment. Key Responsibilities Prepare and submit indirect tax returns (VAT, ESL, Intrastat) accurately and within statutory deadlines Support VAT settlement processes, including clearing and closing transactions Prepare reclassification journal entries (JE) for indirect taxes in receivable positions Process manual payments and reimbursement requests, ensuring accurate validation of general ledger accounts Assist in setting up correct SAP indirect tax rates and system logic Perform control framework activities related to indirect taxes Ensure compliance with local VAT regulations for assigned countries Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and records Assist with VAT audits, including preparation of requested documents for authorities Maintain proper record retention in line with legal and company policies Identify process improvements and propose solutions to enhance efficiency Analyze and escalate indirect tax issues to the supervisor Provide guidance and basic advisory support to internal stakeholders Participate in tax-related projects and initiatives Provide backup support across the Tax team as needed Perform other ad hoc tasks or projects assigned by the supervisor Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (preferred) Up to 2 years of experience in finance, tax, or international business Previous experience in a Shared Services Center (SSC) finance environment is an advantage Basic knowledge of VAT; familiarity with multiple VAT legislations is a plus Experience working with SAP or other major ERP systems Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly MS Excel VBA skills will be considered an asset Advanced level of English (both written and spoken) Reports To Title: TAX Leader We offer: Remote work model Flexible working hours Private medical care including dental care Life insurance Multisport card Social fund (e.g. vacation allowance, Christmas allowance) Employee referral program If you are passionate, innovative, culturally open, curious and collaborative, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply now or for a confidential conversation please email Katarzyna Toporek [email protected] O-I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that attracts and embraces the brightest minds and creates a culture that welcomes a diversity of ideas and perspectives while encouraging growth and rewarding performance.