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We’re looking for an International Tax Manager on behalf of our client, an established international business within the Manufacturing industry, who offer innovative technologies to deliver efficiency, quality and value for their customers through their products.

We are currently recruiting an International Tax Manager who can contribute towards the strengthening and enhancement of the Tax function, including risk management and compliance.

International Tax Manager, Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Reporting to the locally based Tax Director, this is a unique opportunity for a candidate with 5+ years’ experience in a public accounting firm looking to transition into their first role in industry, and offers an opportunity to be involved in diverse projects across the EMEA region.

Your duties as International Tax Manager will include, although will not be limited to:

• Support our Operations, Tax and Legal teams with day-to-day questions (this can be in the area of CIT, VAT, or WHT)
• Review and monitor our regional Tax positions
• Review Tax returns and provide feedback input to the regional Tax Lead on potential optimizations
• Research Tax issues, legislative developments and evaluate potential impact
• Support in M&A and the post-merger integrations
• Support on Tax audits in the region and our Tax policy efforts
• Contribute to Tax awareness and activities within the Nidec group of companies
• Overview of EMEA Tax compliance
• Review of the quarterly/annual Income Tax provisions and involved in determining the Tax consequences of purchase accounting

Role requirements:

• At least 5-7 years of relevant experience in an international Tax role (Big 4 and/or international environment)
• University degree in Tax Law/Tax Economics, preference for Dutch Tax Law
• Fluent English (other languages a big plus)
• Proficient with Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Hard working, quick learner with a positive can-do attitude
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities

If you are interested in applying for this International Tax Manager role please register your interest using the link below, alternatively please send your CV to hannah.mallia@emearecruitment.eu or for a confidential conversation please call Hannah Mallia in our Amsterdam office on +31 20 808 11 02.

We’re currently looking for a Direct Tax Manager on behalf of our client. The Direct Tax Manager will be part of the European Tax team and will report to the corporate Tax Director.

The Tax team manages all tax matters in Europe and, as such, advises the business and local Finance teams on tax matters for their respective countries.

Direct Tax Manager - Amsterdam, Noord Holland, Netherlands

The Direct Tax Manager will be focusing on the day-to-day corporate income tax and wage tax matters for the Dutch operations, while collaborating with the European business to ensure the company complies with tax legislations (as they continues to evolve) in the EMEA region.

This could be a perfect opportunity for someone looking to make an initial step in to their first industry role. The successful candidate will need have both fluent Dutch and English language skills.

Key responsibilities of the Direct Tax Manager:

• Assist with managing the European Tax position, oversee overall holding company activities in the Netherlands and specific international income tax elements
• Provide practical and technical tax (corporate income tax and wage tax) support to the business in the Netherlands and throughout the EMEA region
• Advise and assist on international restructurings, and plan and manage Tax projects
• Maintain and evaluate on an ongoing basis the current tax control framework, with particular focus on corporate income tax and wage tax matters
• Support the HR/Payroll department and provide tax advice, amongst others, regarding global mobility of employee legislation
• Work closely with the HR/Payroll department regarding communications with the Dutch tax authorities related to payroll and wage tax matters
• Advise and collaborate with the central European Finance department on the timely and accurate reporting of European tax positions as part of the internal periodic financial and budget reporting processes
• Support on statutory, internal and external tax audits
• Review related legal documentation on tax aspects
• Explain and clarify as necessary to the local Finance teams the local tax rules in order for them to understand the implications for their local operations, as well as to generate best practices and guidelines
• Manage the relationships with the Dutch tax authorities based on the agreed tax monitoring processes embedded in the tax control frameworks

The ideal candidate:

• Master’s degree in Fiscal Economics
• At least 3-4 years of relevant working experience, preferably at a tax consultancy firm combined with in-house experience
• Background in international tax, with relevant good knowledge and working experience in the field of corporate income tax and wage tax
• Ability to quickly analyse data, draw conclusions and make recommendations
• Able to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with various stakeholders internally, such as other colleagues globally
• Varied background in balancing the regulatory requirements with commercial, operational and strategic business needs
• Excellent command of Dutch and English, both verbal and written

For a confidential discussion about this vacancy, please contact me direct at Hannah.Mallia@emearecruitment.com or at +31208081102

We’re looking for an Indirect Tax Senior Manager on behalf of an international business. An excellent opportunity to join a high profile brand and manage the Indirect Tax function across EMEA and Northern America.

This is a newly created position, so offers the chance to make a significant positive impact to the business.

Indirect Tax Senior Manager - Zug, Switzerland

My client is looking for an experienced and proactive Tax professional who would relish the chance to review and improve internal controls and systems within a successful and growing company.

Responsibilities within the Indirect Tax Senior Manager role will include:

• Ensure timely and accurate filing of Indirect Tax (Value Added Tax, Goods and Services Tax, Sales/Use Tax, other transaction taxes) returns in various jurisdictions in EMEA and Northern America. 
• Engage with the parent company to ensure compliance matters are properly adhered to.
• Ensure government reporting and remittances are compliant as required by local governments
• Monitor Indirect Tax legislation and its impact on the organization.
• Ensure that the launches of new projects are compliant with Indirect Tax requirements.
• Partner with external consultants with the preparation of working papers to support all EMEA and Northern America Indirect Tax filings for related companies.
• Ensure all Indirect Tax accounts are reconciled and cleared every month, while ensuring the appropriate liabilities are settled to the respective jurisdictions.
• Management of internal and external Indirect Tax audits.

Experience and skills required for success:

• Significant experience of working with Indirect Tax and as part of a wider Tax department
• Advanced knowledge of European indirect taxes and compliance, and relevant exposure to Northern America sales taxes
• Professional Accounting qualification
• Exposure to management of an international Indirect Tax function at a head office level
• Experience in Microsoft D365

If you are interested in applying for this Indirect Tax Senior Manager role please register your interest using the link below, alternatively please send your CV to mark.robinson@emearecruitment.eu  for a confidential conversation please call Mark in our Zug office on +41 41 508 7007.

EMEA Recruitment is partnering with a Global Fashion Retailer in their search for a VAT Manager. This is a newly created role, reporting directly the VAT Director and the position will be based in Amsterdam.

VAT Manager, Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Responsibilities of the VAT Manager:

• Review the current VAT processes and control framework, provide ideas on how these can be improved and maintained
• Translating VAT advice in system processes, implementation, planning, procedures and controls in close cooperation with the Finance Operations Department
• Advise and support with VAT set up implementation in systems (SAP) together with the Technology department
• Review of VAT returns, Intrastat returns and Sales listings for all entities in the region, together with the other Finance shared service centers, specifically the pulling, testing, automation and transformation of required compliance data
• Coordinate internal VAT audits with Technology specialists
• Managing VAT audits by local tax authorities
• Managing VAT recovery and refund processes in relation to foreign invoices and travel/expenses claim
• Review of AP and AR invoices
• Setting up end-to-end systems and processes for collecting VAT in new jurisdictions
• Automating policies and processes in the context of the company's growth, to mitigate risks and help ensure timely and accurate reporting

Experience required:

• 3+ years of Indirect Tax Technology experience
• Prior experience with a global Accounting firm or Technology company, working in specific Tax Technology team
• Direct experience with automating VAT compliance processes and implementing Business to Government reporting solutions is required
• Prior experience in building robust data analytics using Tableau, PowerBI
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to manage processes well
• Continuous improvement mindset to bring best practices and efficiencies to flex in line with growing digitalization requirements set by local governments and business demands
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken

If you are interested in applying for this VAT Manager role please register your interest using the link below, alternatively please send your CV to hannah.mallia@emearecruitment.eu or for a confidential conversation please call Hannah Mallia in our Amsterdam office on +31 20 808 11 02.

For one of our market leading clients, who pride themselves on their reputation, we are looking for an experienced Tax Manager to support the CFO with Swiss Tax.

Swiss Tax Specialist 50-80% - Zug, Flexible Working

The ideal candidate will have a rounded Tax profile, being strong in Swiss Tax and able to support transfer pricing across the group.

Swiss Tax Specialist Duties:

Direct taxes:

• Preparation of Tax returns of all Swiss companies of the Group.
• Monitoring of developments in the Swiss Tax landscape.
• Communication with the Swiss Tax authorities and, if necessary, support of the national companies in communication with the local Tax authorities.
• Coordination with external Tax advisors and support of the subsidiaries in Tax audits.
• Development and monitoring of the Tax reporting of the subsidiaries to the Group, together with Corporate Reporting and Controlling.

Indirect taxes:

• Ensuring compliance with all Tax requirements.
• Coordination and support of subsidiaries in Tax audits.
• Support of all subsidiaries with VAT challenges and audit of VAT declarations.
• Coordination with the fiscal representative in Austria and Germany.

Transfer price monitoring and documentation:

• Monitoring and further development of the transfer price setup of the group.
• Coordination of documentation with external consultants.
• Monitoring of the developments of the tax regulations of the OSCE, the European Union and the relevant countries in which the Group operate.

Key requirements:

• Extensive experience in Swiss Tax.
• German language skills are essential

If you are interested in applying for this Swiss Tax Specialist role, please register your interest using the link below. Alternatively, please send your CV to mike.baldwin@emearecruitment.eu or for a confidential conversation please call Mike Baldwin in our Zug office on +41 41 508 7007.

Step into an exciting period of growth and transition with a multi-national business located in modern offices in Amsterdam, as the company’s Treasury & Cashflow Controller.

Treasury & Cashflow Controller, Amsterdam, Noord Holland, Netherlands

As well as an extensive range of benefits and a sustainability focus, the company offers an innovative view on remote working.

As Treasury & Cashflow Controller, work closely with the CFO and VPs of Finance, with a focus on driving cash optimisation and management of the cashflow structure. As a hands-on member of the Finance team, you will optimise inventory and work with the Accounts Receivable department to ensure good customer relations and timely payments.

The position is suited to an individual who is data savvy and able to work with ‘big data’.

Responsibilities of the Treasury & Cashflow Controller:

• Cash Management, including daily cash positions and strategic planning
• Development and implementation of policies and processes for FX and banking
• Maintenance of rolling cash forecast on a regular basis, with provision of cash flow forecast and analysis
• Build and maintain key relationships with internal and external stakeholders (including the Board and banks)
• Liaison with external consultants/auditors regarding timely reviews, end of year audits and compliance with SOX

Ideal profile:

• 5-8 years’ experience in Treasury with good exposure to cash flow management
• Bachelor’s/master’s degree minimum qualification - with additional Finance/Treasury-related professional qualification beneficial
• Experience in a US GAAP/SOX compliant environment would be beneficial
• Strong communication skills at all levels
• Ability to work autonomously, with high energy and shared vision for the organisation

If you are interested in applying for this Treasury & Cashflow Controller role please register your interest using the link below, alternatively please send your CV to jenny.callum@emearecruitment.eu or for a confidential conversation please call Jenny Callum in our Amsterdam office on +31 20 808 11 02.

For our fast-growing, international client in Geneva, we are seeking a Group Tax Manager to support a corporate transformation, as part of an ongoing efficiency drive.

Group Tax Manager, Geneva, Switzerland

If you have a broad set of Tax skills, with international experience and an interest in identifying improvement projects at a strategic level, with the responsibility of driving them to completion, this position will be of interest.

The main duties of the Group Tax Manager are:

• Managing Tax risk in an international Tax structure
• Driving Tax strategy with the Tax and Finance departments
• Relationship building and support for country Tax functions
• Assisting on various projects: financing projects, rationalisations, restructures
• Tax process improvement as part of a wider functional technology-based transformation
• Definition and iteration of the responsibilities of the Tax Manager role based on the needs of the organisation
• Contributing towards M&A activities
• Providing advice to Finance, Operational and Tax departments
• Responsibility for delivery of Group Tax Accounting

To fulfil the role of Group Tax Manager, you will need:

• Significant experience working in a Tax role, either in advisory or in industry
• Excellent communication, listening and influencing skills
• Flexibility and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• French and English languages essential (another language a plus)
• Excellent corporate Tax knowledge, with exposure to multiple Tax jurisdictions
• Strong understanding of the implications of taxation trends (OECD, BEPS)
• Broad experience of all taxes (e.g. VAT) a plus
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• High level understanding of Tax Strategy vs. Operations – the ability to apply this

If you are interested in applying for this Group Tax Manager role please register your interest using the link below, alternatively please send your CV to john.bower@emearecruitment.eu or for a confidential conversation please call John Bower in our Zug office on +41 41 508 7007.