Tax Manager

Netherlands Tax manager

Working under the Regional Tax Manager, there is a team who split the responsibility of countries and together lead the tax function in Europe, Middle East & Africa (“EMEA”). This position is one of those key Managers position providing tax planning, tax controversy and oversight (monitoring tax compliance, reporting, risk) for certain countries (portfolio will depend on the candidates’ experience, but will likely include, aside from Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and Austria). It also manages Corteva Holding company structure and provides international tax planning advise on potential projects. The position is home-based and offers full flexibility as the incumbent can be based anywhere in the Netherlands. Office presence in Bergen op Zoom will be required only occasionally for meetings with the Board of Directors.

NATURE AND SCOPE OF POSITION

• Work alongside with Regional Tax Manager to deliver potential regional project related work in the areas M&A and/or corporate restructuring,
• Manage the Holding Company Structure for Corteva Agriscience in EMEA, acting as the tax key contact on Treasury matters, specifically in regard to the tax cash distribution strategy
• Lead and coordinate ad-hoc tax-driven business initiatives locally or regionally (for the countries within responsibility)
• Follow up new European Directives developments, assess implications to Corteva subsidiaries and leading the team to ensure the correct application and implementation within the group
• Provide Income tax planning, reporting and advice for certain countries (portfolio will depend on the candidates’ experience, but will likely include, aside from Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and Austria)
• Deliver the full range of corporate tax services in compliance with laws and regulations within timeframe, i.e.
• Manage corporate income tax compliance process to ensure quality & timely deliverables from our co-sourcing partner
• Manage tax provision and reporting to meet local & US Gaap requirements
• Support indirect tax compliance process as needed (manage centrally from our tax center)
• Supports preparation of Local Transfer Price documentation
• Lead, manage, attend, coordinate and define strategy for tax controversy (corporate income tax, withholding, payroll.. tax audits)
• Liaise with tax authorities and external consultants locally
  

KEY INTERFACES WITH OTHER POSITIONS AND/OR GROUPS OF THE COMPANY

Broad exposure to all global and regional tax positions. Key interactions with: Regional Tax Manager, US Tax Team, Business Tax Managers, other Tax Managers, Director of International Tax, Tax Accounting Manager, EMEA VAT Manager and Vice President of Tax.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-6 years of tax experience in a big4 and/or in the tax department of a multi-international company.
• Knowledge and experience in Dutch corporate tax compliance.
• Knowledge of US Tax regulation, Tax accounting and Transfer Pricing is desirable.
• Fluency in English and Dutch.
• Solid German language skills desirable.
  
  

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Able to achieve results in a complex, multi-functional and multi-geographical environment.
• Creative both in terms of new ideas, new ways to operate and improve.
• Independent worker who is able to work well with minimal supervision.
• Communication must be in plain English and give the pros and cons with accurate and concise report.
• Ability to challenge in a constructive way.
• Strong team player. Mature, proactive, resourceful and hands-on with good initiative
• The person will be representing the tax function and must have the strength of character to be firm and defend the tax department’s point of view, but also mature enough to recognize when to compromise.
  
  

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