Senior Indirect Tax Specialist (M/W)

Your opportunity

Looking for a senior international Tax Expert to join our team and support our company to shaping the future of a sustainable packaging industry. You will be working in a international dynamic business environment

Your Mission

International VAT Management:

• Supervise VAT declarations in the seven European countries where the company is registered (France, Italy, Greece, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Norway, and Germany).
• Ensure compliance with local, European, and international VAT regulations.
• Monitor VAT-related legislative developments and adjust internal procedures as needed.

Communication with Consultants and Tax Authorities:

• Act as the main contact with local tax consultants, providing required documentation, including export flow justifications and other necessary documents.
• Work with tax and customs authorities to resolve VAT and goods exchange issues.
• Manage tax audits and maintain effective communication with external stakeholders.

Management of Declarations and Commercial Flows:

• Prepare and submit Intrastat declarations and other mandatory filings.
• Manage intra-community flows, ensuring compliance with current regulations and optimizing logistical and tax processes.
• Reconcile accounting records with management tools to ensure accuracy in financial and tax data.
• Analyze commercial transactions to identify VAT-related risks and opportunities.

Cross-Department Coordination and Process Optimization:

• Collaborate with accounting, logistics, project management, and customs teams to optimize VAT-related processes and ensure full regulatory compliance.
• Develop and implement internal procedures to improve fiscal and operational efficiency.
• Participate in cross-functional projects with tax implications, offering expertise on new business or logistical initiatives.
• Regulatory Monitoring and Internal Training:
• Conduct ongoing research on new VAT regulations and directives at the European level.
• Train and advise internal teams on best practices in VAT and tax compliance.
• Provide analyses and reports to management on the tax implications of company activities.

Risk Management and Compliance:

• Identify and assess tax risks linked to the company's international operations.
• Establish internal controls to minimize risks of non-compliance and tax declaration errors.
• Collaborate with legal teams to manage contracts and agreements with tax implications.

Your Profile

• Advanced degree in Taxation, Tax Law, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience in international VAT management, ideally within a European or international context.
• In-depth knowledge of local and European VAT regulations.
• Excellent communication and cross-departmental coordination skills.
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of other languages is a plus.