Tax Manager

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The Role

Global tax regulations continue to change and local (tax) reporting and collection obligations for platforms are becoming our new reality. That's why we are looking for additional support from a Tax Manager (generalist) to expand our Tax team. The Tax Manager will focus on supporting the tax technical positions for our material jurisdictions. This will mainly focus on our direct tax positions within the company such as PE & location strategy, Innovation Box and restructuring projects, but this could also expand to other taxes like VAT/GST, DST and other local taxes.

• • Manage all material tax positions within the organization, including Innovation Box.
  • Assist in advisory projects such as Permanent Establishment (PE) analysis, liquidation of foreign entities, location strategy for hiring foreign talent, etc.
  • Review of CIT return(s) and Innovation Box workings for all our material entities within the organization
  • Improve existing processes and support the tax accounting team in relation to all quarter close reporting activities.
  • Assist in direct tax audits including voluntary disclosure proceedings & relationship with the Dutch tax authorities
  • Ensure compliance with local tax rules and regulations;
  • Support in setting up new business plans and strategies where they would impact our tax compliance processes
  • Contribute to tax awareness and appreciation within the group
  • Interface with outside advisors to protect the business model and its international set up.

• • University degree in Tax Economics/Law or similar degree
  • Preferably 6+ years of working experience within a big 4 and/or international environment
  • Combination of experience with (US GAAP) tax accounting processes is much preferred
  • Knowledge of Dutch income tax and indirect tax regulations is much preferred
  • Self-starter, flexible, energetic, passionate, self-motivated, and results-oriented professional
  • Accurate, able to work under pressure and to strict deadlines, and comfortable working in a fast turnaround environment and managing multiple priorities simultaneously
  • Ability to think strategically, multi-task, and work effectively and efficiently with minimum direction, taking ownership of tasks and responsibilities
  • To be able to clearly express ideas and information to various stakeholders in the business and tailor your style according to the specific situation and audience
  • Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) in English and Dutch

• Annual paid time off and generous paid leave scheme including: parent, grandparent, bereavement, and care leave
• Hybrid working including flexible working arrangements, and up to 20 days per year working from abroad (home country)
• Industry leading product discounts - up to 1400 per year - for yourself, including automatic Genius Level 3 status and Booking.com wallet credit

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• Detailed instructions on post-application requirements including any required application materials, deadlines, portfolios, coding challenges, or other assessments as defined by BU or department.