WHT Accountant

Are you looking to take your career to the next level with a leading global entertainment company? Paramount is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Tax Accountant specializing in Withholding Tax to join our dynamic team. This position offers flexibility and can be filled on a full-time or part-time basis, with the option to work 6 hours a day. As part of our international tax department, you will play a critical role in ensuring compliance and optimizing our tax processes worldwide. If you have a passion for finance and a keen eye for detail, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Director of International Indirect Tax and the International WHT Manager.
• Act as a key player in the global withholding tax compliance process, involving project testing.
• Assist in establishing key controls in the WHT compliance process.
• Obtain residency certificates for Global Paramount entities where WHT is relevant.
• Ensure Certificate of Residency documents are obtained and sent to relevant customers.
• Fill out special tax authority forms and handle any special requests regarding WHT.
• Review and maintain WHT rate (DTT vs local) tables for VIMN OTC and Paramount finance teams.
• Create awareness on WHT importance within the OTC team and Paramount Finance through training sessions.
• Ensure proper customer WHT setup is in place where applicable.
• Manage queries regarding WHT and related legislations.
• Arrange WHT refunds if applicable.
• Proactively advise on process improvements and involve in process-related changes.
• Provide ad hoc advisory or compliance support for NY tax management upon request.
• Prepare WHT declarations for international Paramount entities and arrange the respective payments.

Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of experience working in an international environment and/or shared service center or finance/accounting.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and SAP.
• Fluency in English.
• Degree in law or economics.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Problem-solving attitude.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills; effective in a team environment (world-wide).
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload.
• Ability to deliver on commitments.
• Desire and willingness to learn new skills.
• Self-motivator with a positive professional disposition.
• Willingness to travel.

We believe you will enjoy working with us because:

• Our recently launched private health insurance program can give you an opportunity to reach private clinics in many cases
• Our monthly cafeteria package includes OTP SZÉP card, car sharing option, nursery and home loan support
• All You Can Move sportpass registration is possible
• We work in hybrid mode with 2-3 days expected at the office/week
• Were enthusiastic about our job, and we want you to be, too!
• You can work in a multicultural environment with a great team

Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramounts portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, Pluto TV and Simon & Schuster, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industrys most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.