Tax Manager

The organisation

Our client is a multinational offshore company executing large projects for offshore installation, removal and services. Their customers are the top of the oil- and gas companies. For these challenging projects they have a fleet of specialized vessels.

We are currently looking for a highly motivated and experienced Tax Manager. 

The position

Based in Châtel-St-Denis, Switzerland, the Tax Manager will be involved in tax compliance and tax planning for all taxes and duties world-wide, including Corporate Income Tax, VAT, Wage Taxes/PAYE and Customs Duties and will monitor relevant international tax developments.

Tasks & responsibilities

• Provide the Proposals Department with tax advice and support in relation to bids for projects
• Ensure effective tax risk identification and mitigation
• Review of contracts with clients and contracts with suppliers and provide tax advice and support on these contracts to other Departments
• Prepare and maintain up-to-date general and country-specific transfer pricing documentation and implement transfer pricing policy within the organisation
• Take ownership for tax compliance for Corporate Income Tax, VAT, Wage Taxes/PAYE, Customs Duties and Tax Deduction at Source (WHT) for projects executed world-wide
• Take ownership for and arrange the recurring (annual) corporate tax compliance of the Swiss and some foreign companies within the group
• Draft, implement and maintain guidelines regarding tax compliance
• Co-ordinate with Finance Department set-up of local (project) accounting systems for tax purposes
• Manage foreign tax audits
• Maintain excellent relations with foreign tax authorities
• Follow-up on new tax developments, ensure communication throughout the organisation and liaise with external tax and legal advisors and auditors

Candidate profile

• University degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent education with experience in a tax relevant position
• Excellent knowledge of Corporate Income Tax
• Experience with use and application of Tax Treaties
• Have knowledge about permanent establishments and profit allocation to permanent establishments
• Knowledge of international transfer pricing guidelines
• Understanding of VAT is a pre
• Basic knowledge of Wage Taxes/PAYE and Customs Duties, or willingness to gather this knowledge
• Good knowledge of accounting and tax accounting
• Proficiency in Excel and Word
• Excellent working command of English, both written & spoken
• Command of the French language is recommendable, given the location of the office in French-speaking Switzerland
• Able to adapt methods to new developments and practices arising in the fast moving environment
• Able to work independently, have an attitude to take ownership and responsibility
• Good communications skills

The offer

• Work in a dynamic, rapidly changing company, active in an ever-changing industry
• Join a team-minded and energetic department, with committed professional colleagues
• Good growth and development opportunities

Interested?

You are invited to apply for this position by using the form below.