Senior Tax Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Country Tax Manager to join our dynamic team. This role is crucial in ensuring our tax compliance and optimizing our tax strategies within Belgium, yet taking into account Danones international context.

You will be part of the Corporate Tax Team that is based across the Netherlands, France and Belgium, and will be reporting into the Head of Tax BeNeLux, located in Hoofddorp, The Netherlands.
The role will be located in the Gent office in Belgium where the Tax VAT Specialist and the Alpro business teams are based.
Some flexibility every now and then working in other Danone Belgium offices and travelling to the Danone Paris and/or Hoofddorp offices will be required.
You will be joining a truly international tax team consisting of corporate tax, transfer pricing and indirect tax specialists and you will be working in a fast-paced global setting.

In this role you will regularly collaborate with various Danone stakeholders in Belgium and abroad, as well as external advisors and tax authorities. The role will offer a steep learning curve and opportunities to further grow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Regulatory Monitoring:Stay up to date with local and international tax laws and regulations and assess the impact for Danone.
• Tax Compliance:Oversee and manage the preparation and timely filing of all Belgian tax returns (corporate income tax, withholding tax, VAT, transfer pricing), ensuring accuracy and adherence to local and international tax laws.
• Transfer Pricing: Prepare and review local transfer pricing documentation, ensure that all Belgian transactions are at arms length and meet transfer pricing (documentation) requirements.
• Tax Reporting: Manage the effective tax rate and participate in tax forecasting cycles as well as ensuring reporting obligations under Pillar II notifications, DAC6 are met.
• Tax Strategy:Advise on the tax implications of business operations, restructurings and look for opportunities of value creation ( e.g. tax cash optimization).
• Tax Dispute Management:Coordinate and manage tax audits and inquiries by the Belgian tax authorities, coordinating external advisors when necessary.
• Team Leadership: Be a business partner through providing regular advice and training to teams , fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

In order to success in this role you bring:

• Education:Bachelors or Masters degree in Accounting, Taxation, Finance, Law, or a related field.
• Experience:Minimum of 7 years of experience in taxation, preferably within a multinational.
• Certifications:CPA, JD, or equivalent certification is highly desirable.
• Skills:
  • In-depth knowledge of Belgian and international tax laws and regulations
  • Strong analytical and strategic planning skills
  • Excellent communication and leadership abilities
  • You are a team player who is confident in communicating with others
  • You are hands-on and you take initiative and ownership of the job
  • Sound knowledge of MS Office (i.e. Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and ERP system (SAP is a big asset)
  • Fluent in English and Dutch, both written and verbal. French is an asset.

About us

In all our activities we respect the Danone values that are fundamental to our company: Humanism, Openness, Proximity and Enthusiasm. These beliefs guide us in how we work and interact with each other. Do you share the same values, then Danone is certainly a good fit for you!

At Danone, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that drives our growth as a business, as teams and as individuals.

Did you know that as a B-Corp certified company, Danone Belux meets the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability?

We offer

It is an exciting time to join Danone as a Tax Manager. In our vibrant and international working environment you will be supported to learn new skills and to grow an impactful career aligned with your personal aspirations.

At Danone Belux, we offer a hybrid working environment which enables each team to meet our people's desire for flexibility. Aside an attractive base salary, you will receive a complete package of benefits, including:

• Company car and possibility to opt in for the federal mobility budget
• Performance bonus
• 32 holidays
• Meal vouchers
• Health and group insurance
• Discounts for Danone products
• Various learning and development options

What's next

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