International Tax Manager
International Tax Manager
Are you a seasoned international tax expert who cares to contribute to a greater purpose? Do you resonate with a corporate mission of bringing better nutrition to the world? FrieslandCampina corporate tax department is looking for a Manager International Tax. If this aspires your interests, please keep reading!
At FrieslandCampina, the vision of the Corporate Tax Department is being trusted business partners by ensuring a holistic perspective of the value chain to optimize farmer returns while navigating a dynamic global landscape. The team is accountable for the tax line in the company’s global P&L. The function plays a critical role in relation to the net profit of the company and therefore contributes to a good living for our farmers in a sustainable way, overseeing the entire value chain. This implies in cross-functional projects with legal and the respective business group as well as supply chain to identify tax impact of proposals and on the company’s operating model next to ensure adherence to tax laws and regulations.
Wat we vragen
- Academic degree in accounting, tax law or tax economics;
- Experienced in (international) business environment with at least 10 years’ working experience (out of which at least 4 to 5 years were spent in a Big 4 accounting firm);
- Well-developed international tax technical and practical knowledge;
- Strong accounting and tax accounting skills;
- Experience in dealing with local tax authorities at various levels;
- Knowledge of transfer pricing principals and transfer pricing environment/regulations;
- Good business acumen and commercial knowledge;
- Knowledge and understanding of the business complexities.
- Strong technical and advisory skills, as well as numerical analytical skills;
- Hands-on, independent, able to multi-task and prioritize;
- Strong in building and maintaining relationships with various stakeholders; good team player
- Motivated and able translate tax planning to tax accounting and tax compliance;
- Strong project management skills;
- Able to identify local tax opportunities and risks
Wat we bieden
- Unique company culture of Dutch heritage and international presence. We offer great work-life balance, and competitive salary & benefits package so you can enjoy it.
- Divers training and mentoring programs to help you grow on your own professional journey.
- Exceptional support of cross disciplinary movement within the company to broaden your knowledge and growth paths.
- A friendly and informal working environment, yet professional team members as sparring partners.
- Autonomy and trust to create longer term impact that helps bring better nutrition to the world
Vacaturetekst
In the capacity of Manager International Tax, you will be responsible for driving and supporting in various tax related topics including international Corporate Income Tax accounting and reporting, transfer pricing and BAPA, Tax governance and planning and providing guidance to local operating business tax and finance managers.
Tax Governance, Risk Management & Compliance
Policy Development
- Set up and governance of FrieslandCampina’s relevant tax models in the various countries which it operates in, managing and working with business in the development of relevant corporate tax structures and tax audit defense strategies, to ensure that the tax position of FrieslandCampina is continuously in compliance with current legislations and to mitigate tax risks accordingly.
Policy Execution
- To manage the tax positions of FrieslandCampina various legal entities in compliance with legislation and corporate guidelines (Tax Strategy and Tax Policies).
- Managing the preparation, maintenance and implementation of the relevant tax structures in line with local / global tax and transfer pricing regulations and to optimize the impact on bottom-line cost price and revenues.
Tax Compliance
- Ensure timely review and approval of the relevant tax returns and related tax reports for the legal entities
Tax Planning
Projects / Ad-Hoc queries
- Subject matter expert lead in projects to provide tax perspective to ensure holistic assessments of options including but not limited to M&A, new business ventures, etc.
- Support the International Tax Director in collating and reviewing internal and external information requests necessary to support the tax strategy of the FrieslandCampina Group
- Stay updated on relevant tax developments
- Evaluate tax strategies to ensure the impact on after EBIT profit.
Transfer pricing
- Work closely with Transfer Pricing in Netherlands to ensure compliance with local Transfer Pricing requirements and compliance with the group Transfer Pricing policy.
- Draft transfer pricing reports/ coordinate drafting of transfer pricing reports including economic and financial analysis to support the pricing policies of the group.
- Ensure transfer pricing obligations (e.g. documentation) are filled under local transfer pricings laws and regulations.
- Carry out and implement transfer pricing policies in line with the Tax Policy of the company
- Able to manage discussions internally and externally with respect to Transfer Pricing models and relevant rulings.
Tax audits
- Managing tax audits in various countries including leading the local tax / finance teams in securing the appropriate tax position for the legal entities.
- Entering into discussions and negotiations with external stakeholders including but not limited to tax authorities and tax advisors.
Tax incentives
- Able to manage the relevant negotiations and conclusions of any relevant incentives / subsidies
- Leading the execution to ensure maximization of the incentives / subsidies
- Management of related tax audits in execution of incentives / subsides
- Working closely with local tax / finance teams including tax advisors in ensuring the implementation of the incentives / subsidies are managed accordingly
Tax accounting
- Providing guidance to local tax / finance teams in the completion of the tax quarterly reports
- Review and approve quarterly tax accounting reports for respective entities to ensure relevant tax positions
- Analyze tax accounting impact and interpret the necessary to relevant stakeholders including local management teams
- Working closely with tax accounting team in Netherlands on consolidation of tax reporting matters
Ons team
Zie alle collega's op LinkedInThe corporate tax department is accountable for the tax line in the company’s global P&L. The function plays a critical role in relation to the net profit of the company and therefore contributes to a good living for our farmers in a sustainable way, overseeing the entire value chain. This implies in cross-functional projects with legal and the respective business group as well as supply chain to identify tax impact of proposals and on the company’s operating model next to ensure adherence to tax laws and regulations.