CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 300 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ 11,000 people and operate in more than 55 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.
What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our
Hybrid Work Model
.
Job Description
Reporting directly to VP Tax, Europe, this position is purposed to ensure that the business continues to meet all indirect tax compliance responsibilities (principally VAT), alongside identifying opportunities and promoting initiatives to mitigate the tax liabilities of the business. across a broad range of indirect tax compliance and advisory matters.
Major/Key Accountabilities
Indirect Tax Governance & Tax Policy Management
- Propose and establish Group Indirect Tax management strategy and policy for Europe as based on the Group business development strategic plan
- Monitor and manage Indirect Tax legislation developments across Europe and advising the business and Finance teams thereof. Co-lead with Tax Compliance function to drive adoption of necessary process changes to ensure compliance
- Supporting the Brambles Legal department and BU’s in discussions and lobbying with the EU, European governments, tax authorities and regulatory organisations
Business Advisory & Support
- Establish and maintain relationship with relevant business units to ensure timely communications regarding any transactions that may have tax compliance consequences
- Provide practical and commercially orientated indirect tax advice (including VAT and /or customs duties) on projects and transactions across Europe
- Work cross-functionally with commercial stakeholders, finance, treasury, legal teams, and external advisers to ensure the Group's VAT profile is fully considered when implementing tax planning and other business initiatives
- Work with customer services, masterdata, credit management and customers to resolve invoice disputes concerning VAT; direct contact with major customers to agree the VAT treatment to be applied to CHEP invoices
- Conduct tax training session with various stakeholders as and when required
Indirect Tax Compliance Management
- Providing support and advice on any VAT, customs duties, Green tax and Plastic Packaging tax compliance issues and propose solutions and process improvements in Europe
- Provide strategic design advisory of indirect tax functionality for Brambles’ next-generation ERP implementation
- Conduct indirect tax health checks, Identify and manage indirect tax risk within the business and develop mitigation guidance
- Assist with the review and maintenance of the Indirect Tax compliance process and provide tax data statistic and analysis
- Seek continuous improvements in the operation of indirect taxes compliance and reporting processes
Indirect Tax Risks Management
- Identify tax risks and opportunities within indirect tax area, develop action plans and proactively work with stakeholders to achieve positive mitigation and risk management
- Provide strategic advice and support to 8th and 13th Directives VAT refund processes across Europe and monitor foreign VAT claims & refunds is in place to optimise cash flow.
- Take responsibility for all dealings with the tax authorities, including correspondence and negotiations, for indirect taxes, Manage Indirect Tax controversies including audits and notices in the Europe region
- Ensure provisions in the areas of indirect taxes are properly calculated and disclosed in the statutory accounts & FCA returns, if appropriate, considering known tax exposures
Qualifications
- University Graduate degree
- Qualified in a professional Accountancy Qualification - ACA / ATT / CTA qualified or qualified by experience in the relevant profession or HM Revenue & Customs
Experience
- Min 8/10 years of robust Indirect Tax experience in a large multinational company
- Big 4 is an advantage
- Indirect tax experience of cross-border transactions
- Experience of working with / providing advice on VAT set-up in major ERP system; knowledge of SAP will be desirable
Skills and Knowledge
- Strong knowledge and understanding of European VAT rules and emerging indirect tax compliance requirements, e.g., plastic packaging tax
- Good working knowledge of European import trade and customs processes
- Knowledge of indirect tax accounting and tax reporting
- Confident and assertive with the ability to build rapport and effectively communicate with people at all levels
- Proactive, strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks
- Determined to go the extra mile to achieve results
- Drive to take ownership and responsibility for own work and operate independently, with the ability to also demonstrate great teamwork
- Proven ability to work in a fast-moving finance environment is essential
- Strong analytical skills and possessing a “Passion” for Indirect Tax with the ability to drill back to the source of the transaction
- Superior communication skills both written and oral
- Work independently with minimal supervision under tight timelines
- Highly computer literate, with excellent Excel skills and keen attention to detail
Languages
- English is essential
- Knowledge in one of the following languages is desirable: French / German / Spanish / Italian
Preferred Education
Bachelors
Preferred Level of Work Experience
7 - 10 yearsHybrid Remote
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
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