PURPOSE OF THE ROLERESPONSIBILITIESProcesses and ComplianceDevelops and executes comprehensive tax planning strategies, internal restructuring, and transfer pricing initiatives on a group level. Oversees global tax compliance monitoring and leads various tax-related projects to ensure alignment with organizational goals. Constantly reviews and optimizes VAT exposure and compliance processes, implementing process automation and system solutions for enhanced efficiency. Leads the resolution of Pan European tax and customs audits, ensuring proactive identification and mitigation of risks. Serves as the key point of contact for tax authorities, addressing inquiries and collaborating with cross-functional teams to address compliance challenges. Ensures adherence to customs regulations and procedures across the organization, overseeing customs compliance activities for imports and exports.Cost ManagementDevelops and implements strategies to minimize customs duties, taxes, and fees legally. Leads the management and optimization of suspensive regimes, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and leveraging these regimes for cost savings. Evaluates and optimizes tariff codes and valuation of goods, ensuring accurate and compliant declarations.Documentation and AuditsOversees the preparation and maintenance of accurate customs documentation, ensuring completeness and compliance. Establishes robust record-keeping processes to facilitate efficient audits and inquiries. Conducts regular internal audits to assess trade compliance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.Reporting and AnalysisGenerates reports on the utilization and performance of suspensive regimes, providing analysis and recommendations for optimization. Monitors changes in regulations and adjusts suspensive regime strategies accordingly. Monitors European legislative developments, court decisions, regulations, and rulings and proactively takes relevant business actions.WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FORExcellent analytical and conceptual skills paired with a high level of attention to detail and a solution-oriented way of working. Great interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships with diverse stakeholders at all levels and across cultures. Strong ability to communicate technical tax concepts; fluency in English is amust, Spanish is an advantage. Proactive personality with the ability to work independently in a matrix organization. Excellent experience with tax software; knowledge of SAP is an asset.#J-18808-Ljbffr
