Senior Tax Manager (m/f)
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Exciting opportunity based in Basel
Pivotal member of team; partner with VP Finance Europe
About Our Client
On behalf of our client, a leader within its industry based in Basel, we are now looking for a Senior Tax Manager. Partner with VP Finance Europe as well as with a number of the finance teams to implement strategies, policies, processes. You will become a pivotal member of the team and work on a variety of ad-hoc projects whilst promoting awareness across the business. This function focuses on compliance, ensuring the Company meets all tax obligations by preparing and submitting tax filings and maximizing VAT refunds in a timely fashion.
Job Description
Reporting to VP Finance, you're main responsibilites are:
- Clarify VAT treatment upon new transactions
- Ensure proper issuance of documents related to VAT
- Maintain filing system for declaration purposes
- Responsible for timely and accurate reporting of VAT transactions
- Responsible for VAT declarations and treatments
- Check upon VAT clauses in contracts
- Set up VAT documentation and keep it updated
- Maintain a manual for VAT treatments for vendor's and accounting personnel's use and have them trained accordingly
- Performing monthly/quarterly/annual VAT reconciliations
- Reviewing monthly VAT journals
- Liaising with internal teams including AP, finance and production to obtain necessary information for indirect tax processes
- Assist in the administration of the period end close process for the finance team, ensuring that relevant deadlines are met
- Analysis and support with implementation of changes to VAT legislation's
- Liaise with VAT consultants in various countries
- Maintain contact with VAT Tax Authorities as well as assisting possible audits upon necessity
- Set Up VAT codes in the system including related reports
The Successful Applicant
- Part-Qualified / Qualified accountant
- Possesses and demonstrates real analytical skill and can apply a logical approach to new challenges
- Be a strong communicator and possess an ability to develop trusting and credible relationships at all levels of the business and across various teams
- Have a questioning and inquisitive mind - not afraid to ask questions or challenge convention, nor to drive improvements and efficiencies as appropriate
- Able to analyse and interpret significant quantities of financial data and relate back to business issues
- Be flexible and adaptable, understand the overall goals of the team and actively seek to help achieve them
- Ambitious, enthusiastic and looking to progress within a reputable and fast moving organisation
- MS Excel - advanced level, to be able to create spreadsheets and formulas
- Excellent German and English skills (Fluent), French is an advantage
- Experience in the cruise industry and in with Navision software is an asset
- Stress resistant, calm under pressure, team player and with a positive appearance
What's on Offer
- A dynamic and fast-growing environment
- Flexible working hours / Connect from home
- A modern working environment with height-adjustable desks
PageGroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity, both as an employer as well as a recruitment service provider. Each recruitment decision we make for people we hire and people we place into new roles is based solely on the candidates’ knowledge, experience and skills.