Tax Operations Specialist

Job Overview

Location:

Madrid, Spain
Job : R0126617
Posted on:
Company: HITACHI ENERGY SPAIN, S.A.U.

Schedule:

Full time

The Opportunity Join Hitachi Energy in Madrid and play a key role in shaping the tax landscape of a global leader driving the energy transition. As a Tax Specialist, you will act as a trusted advisor to multiple business units across Spain and Portugal, contributing to strategic decision‑making and ensuring tax considerations are embedded in business growth and transformation initiatives.

• Take ownership of specific areas within transactional tax, managing topics independently and ensuring high‑quality delivery.
• Prepare and submit a wide range of tax declarations, including WHT, CIT, VAT, deferred taxes and other applicable filings.
• Leverage your tax certification to ensure accurate and timely submission of tax returns.
• Drive efficiency through the automation of VAT, WHT and CIT processes, using AI tools and real‑time S/4
  
  HANA data.
• Strengthen governance by monitoring compliance, identifying anomalies and tracking tax risks through data‑driven dashboards.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of indirect tax compliance processes across Spain and Portugal.
• Ensure all tax deadlines are met, maintaining accuracy and reliability in all tax‑related activities.
• Manage and triage the tax mailbox, providing timely responses and coordination with relevant stakeholders.
• Support tax payment processes and perform regular reconciliation of tax accounts.
• Assist in tax audits, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth and efficient execution.

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Law or a related field with a focus on taxation or compliance.
• At least 5 years of experience in operational tax, including preparation of Spanish tax declarations.
• Knowledge of Portuguese tax declarations considered a plus.
• Strong knowledge of tax regulations and compliance requirements, with the ability to interpret local and international tax frameworks.
• Experience with SAP (FI/CO, S/4
  
  HANA) and tax tools such as Vertex, SAP Document Compliance or HELT; advanced Excel skills for data analysis and automation.
• Highly organized and detail‑oriented, with strong coordination skills and the ability to work independently while meeting deadlines.
• Fluency in Spanish, Portuguese and English. TOC/OCC certification (or willingness to obtain it) and basic accounting knowledge are a plus.

• Annual Incentive Plan
• Flexible Working
• Meal Allowance
• Life Insurance
• Medical Check‑up
• Psychological assistance
• Language training
• Coaching & Assessments

Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website, including your contact information and specific details about the required accommodation.