Tax Accountant F​/M

This position will be based in the recently created branch of Health International in Spain and can be based in Madrid or Barcelona.

Health is a key pillar of the AXA Strategy with incredible potential to grow and an ambitious strategy to shift to a monoliner advantage. It is the fastest growing insurance sector with megatrends driving demand (ageing demographics, public retrenchment, protection gap in emerging markets...). AXA is the No:1 Health player in Europe and has leading positions in several other key international markets;

we have an unparalleled solutions portfolio spanning all customer segments, and proven data and technology solutions in multiple businesses.

In July 2023, AXA Health was created, a business unit dedicated to Health & EB; leading the international Health business, working closely with local entities to oversee their strategy and activities, and providing a vehicle to underwrite new and different types of business, in order to fulfil our growth ambition. AXA Health covers c.€20bn of GWP (including international businesses as well as domestic businesses operated by AXA local entities).

Reporting to the Tax Manager, within a team of 3 people, you will contribute to the preparation of tax returns for an insurance company, a reinsurance company and an MGA, all located in France.

1.Preparation of tax returns

• Prepare and file taxes based on the value added (CVAE and C3S);
• Prepare and file policyholder tax returns (TCA & TSA);
• Prepare and file VAT returns;
• Process related payments and ensure compliance with statutory deadlines;

2.Monitoring and compliance

• Ensure ongoing tax monitoring;
• Contribute to improving, aligning and updating processes;
• Collaborate with accounting, IT and business teams from various Group entities;
• Help formalise and optimise internal procedures;
• Participate in internal projects: IT, business, etc.

Required skills:

Technical skills

• Knowledge of general accounting;
• Curiosity about French taxation
• Proficiency in Excel and reporting tools;
• Knowledge of SAP is a plus.
• Professional level of English (written and spoken);
• French is a plus.
• Curiosity and rigour;
• Ability to respect deadlines;
• Team spirit.

Desired profile

• Master’s degree in Accounting;
• Experience in accounting in the financial sector.