Position

The increasing complexity of the global activities has resulted in a need for accurate and real time tax data and the need to standardize and automate various tax processes. To meet this need, the tax team at the Head Office in Amsterdam will be expanded with a new Senior Tax Reporting Manager reporting directly to the Tax Director.

Your tasks and responsibilities will consist of managing the international tax reporting and tax transparency for the Group. More specifically the main tasks and responsibilities include:

Tax transparency:

• Project management and delivery of solutions for global tax developments (such as ATAD, BEPS, Public CBCR and Pillar 2);
• Assist and coordinate preparation of annual Country-by-Country Report (CbCR) and the Master File / Local File reports;
  

  Tax reporting:

• Assists external counsel with the preparation of annual corporate income tax return of the Dutch tax returns;
• Review of quarterly tax reporting packages at the tax (hard) closes and preparation of (regional) summary reports with main findings;
• Review of ETR and tax accounting of group companies worldwide and to raise questions and/or provide feedback;
• Prepare and analyze the expected tax expense and related tax cash impact of the (multi-year) forecast of the Dutch and foreign entities;
• Maintain a close relationship and strong cooperation with the treasury, finance and FP&A teams;
• Keeping track of and ensuring timely payments to the relevant tax authorities.
  

  Tax process improvement:

• Analyze the current tax reporting processes and procedures, analyze and implement approved synergies and share best practices;
• Initiate, coordinate and implement new tax technology within the Group. This in order to improve data flows, (real time) reporting and make sure implementation thereof is executed.

Candidate

Experience and tax competencies

• Dutch University degree in tax law or fiscal economics
• Minimum of 8-12 years relevant work experience at either a consulting firm or an in-house tax position
• Solid understanding of tax reporting principles and procedures;
• In-depth knowledge of corporation and international tax law and transactional tax concepts and its practical applications
• Experience in providing and explaining tax guidance to non-tax professionals
• Good understanding of accounting concepts and processes
• Fluent in Dutch and English

Skills/Competencies

• Commercial awareness and customer orientation with a very pro-active mindset
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, fluent in business English
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills including how to collect relevant data from systems and use them for the delivery of solutions
• Ability to constantly (re)prioritize and get things done
• Proven track record in leading, directing and coordinating projects and initiatives
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Professional management of employee relationships at all levels.
• Have a good feel for the confidentiality of sensitive information

Personal qualities

• Down-to-earth personality with a positive mindset
• Enjoys responsibility, delivers on promises, acts decisively and is loyal to decisions
• Uses foresight, and identifies opportunities and challenges
• Communicates in a precise way, and accepts and pushes for constructive change
• Strives for simplification and clarity, and focus on value-adding activities
• Skilled in developing, utilizing and extending the network of internal and external contacts

This is a varied in-house tax position, in an organisation where you can develop your personal and management skills quickly. Are you interested in this international all-round tax reporting position or do you want to learn more about it, please contact Rogier.

Contact:

Rogier Ploeger

+31 (0)6 18841557

rogier.ploeger@theresource.nl