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GKN Automotive is the global leader in drive systems.

A global automotive technology company that pioneered electric drive systems and is now driving the future of transportation. We are a trusted partner for most of the world’s automotive companies, specialising in developing, building and supplying market-leading driveline systems and advanced ePowertrain technologies.

90% of the global vehicle manufacturers choose GKN Automotive and everyday 100’s of millions of cars are driven everyday using our technology. We’ve spent more than 20 years driving innovation in electric drive systems, working with most major OEMs to deliver Electrical Control Units (ECUs). Our eDrive technology is now powering over two million vehicles on the road today.

GKN Automotive in Porto :

Estalished in 2020, our Global Business Services (GBS) is located at the heart of Porto (Hipercentro Areosa Business Park), where our 300+ employees provide support on a global level within areas of Finance, Procurement, HR and IT (to name a few).

Our vision is to deliver sustainable value with standard, consistent & digitally enhanced processes. To achieve this, we are seeking to attract highly motivated and skilled professionals.

We pride ourselves in being a truly global company, and GKN Automotive GBS in Porto has a relevant representation of that. Our workplace is diverse & inclusive and our locally based team is represented by individuals from 23 different countries.

We invest in our people and every employee has a development plan focused on their specific career and learning objectives. Career development is supported by relevant, sponsored technical learning, coaching, and access to self-driven training across a wide range of topics covering hard and soft skills.

Our culture is underpinned by our Values & Behaviours –Ingenious, Collaborative, Driven, Principled and and we are proud of the way that employees regularly have an opportunity to engage with others, provide ideas and work to develop these ideas to become a reality. It’s a place where our multi-discipline team's partner, collaborate, and learn from each other and the contribution of everyone counts.

We also support and encourage our employees to give back to the local communities through various activities. In recent years we have supported volunteering initiatives from the Portuguese Cancer League, Animal Farm Association to solidarity actions, making time and resources available to join efforts on these important events.

The role:

We are searching for young graduates for the area of Record to Report , namely the field of Tax .

In TAX department , you will learn how to do and participate in the activities of the Tax team, including the preparation of tax returns and workpapers, organizing tax payments and tax accounts reconciliations, providing support and responses to Tax Authorities queries, tax audits, internal requests and supporting projects.

By the end of the internship, you will have the knowledge and ability to execute the Tax processes, including, for example, the submission of Tax declarations, providing answers to Tax Authorities queries and internal requests.

Specific Functional Capabilities, Knowledge and Skills Required

• University education in Tax, accounting,or equivalent

• Good analytical skills and attention to detail

• Excellent organizational and communication skills

• Languages: Portuguese and English (advanced level), additional languages are an advantage

• MS Office proficiency

• Proactivity and dynamism

• Ability to work in a team

What do we offer?

• Opportunity to work in a truly multicultural environment

• Meal allowance

• Flexible working culture

• Modern office facilities (social, dining, and relaxing areas)

• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning

• Employee Assistance Program to our employees and family members

About GKN Automotive:

GKN Automotive is a global leader in eDrive technologies, the architects of an electrified future. Our innovation, expertise and global footprint give us the ability to drive a sustainable future, delivering eDrive technologies, competitively and at scale.

We have been inventing the future for 250 years. Our technologies and innovations made front-wheel drive cars possible and all-wheel drive systems more efficient. GKN Automotive is now at the forefront of the mass production of advanced, efficient, systems for electrified vehicles.

Through continuous innovation and improvements in efficiency, performance, and control systems we are collaborating with global automotive manufacturers, helping them produce the next generation of electrified vehicles. We are the go-to technology partner for leading electrified vehicle manufacturers, with the ability to tailor every eDrive solution, matched to our Driveline technologies.

Disclamer: GKN Automotive does not accept agency resumes unless directly engaged by Talent Acquisition. Please do not forward any resumes to our employees. GKN Automotive will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

NOTE: Please submit your resume in English.

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GKN Driveline provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, pregnancy, or disability.