VP TAX (M/F)

Brussels - Brussels

Permanent

Added on 09/07/2010

About our client
For one of our clients, a major actor in the industry sector, we are looking for a VP Tax.

Job description
The VP Tax reports to the Chief Financial Officer and plays a key role within a small team.

The job is based at the Head office and supports the operations around the world.

You will have the following responsibilities :

- Work on tax planning and tax structuring to support operations, business growth and value creation;

- Implement the Group tax policies;

- Develop tax policies to minimize the Group's tax liabilities;

- Assist tax audits and disputes;

- Assist in managing relationships with external consultants and advisors to ensure the group receives satisfactory standards of service;

- Participate in evaluating the Group's current and proposed activities, business practices, transactions and policies, to be in line with all relevant laws and regulations;

- Advise management on tax matters and on the potential impact of current and future laws and regulations on the operation of the Group;

- Analyze the consequences of new tax regulations on the organization in close collaboration with the management team;

- Review the Group's VAT processes according applicable laws and regulations;

- Control the cash flow implications of corporate tax and VAT payments;

Who we are looking for
Education & Experience

You have :
- Master degree;
- Minimum 10 years experience in a US listed multinational, ideally a manufacturing and/or distribution company;
- Strong cross border international tax experience across a variety of juridictions including experience in structuring and transactions, M&A, transfer pricing, supply chain structures, VAT and tax related financing;
- Knowledge of US GAAP and US international tax principles (in particular FAS 109 and FIN48) is an important plus;


Language Skills

- English fluent
- European language skills ideally German and/or French.


Required Strong Points & Personal Characteristics

- You are a well qualified and experienced corporate tax specialist
- You can demonstrate you can add value to the business
- Leadership, networking and influencing skills are important as the ability to manage the relationship with external advisors
- Creative and problem solver in order to perform in a changing and growing environment;

What's on offer
The job is based at the Head office in Brussels with international travels.

Michael Page Contact
Your application will be sent to Olivier Top.

Reference : MTOO512716

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