As a Tax manager you will oversee IFF’s tax affairs of various countries located in the EMEA region. Focus regions will be Eastern Europe & Turkey, Middle East Africa. You will be tasked with the oversight of tax compliance, tax advisory and tax controversy. Key responsibilities include engagement with tax advisors and tax authorities, identifying and bringing forward tax planning opportunities and initiatives.
Job Description:
- Ensure IFF tax compliance obligations for various EMEA countries under responsibility are met – support data collection, review tax returns before submission, work with tax advisor to ensure timely filing of the returns.
- Oversight of the tax provision process for EMEA countries under responsibility.
- Acting as a primary tax point of contact for tax advisors and local tax authorities on local tax audits and other tax related matters.
- Be a business partner and provide tax advice to the business and update the business on changes in tax legislation.
- Identify tax efficiencies and planning and work on implementing same.
- Support IFF’s transfer pricing team in monitoring IFF’s Transfer pricing policy, implementation of TP processes and, liaising with stakeholders on TP adjustments. Ensure meeting local transfer pricing compliance requirements.
- Represent the EMEA region in global tax planning and M&A projects.
- Recommend improvements to tax related systems and internal controls.
- Identify tax risk and ensure compliance with IFF tax governance and risk management frameworks.
Job requirements:
- Degree in Tax Law or Tax Economics.
- 7+ years of experience within a multinational business and either legal or accounting firm experience.
- Strong knowledge of European and International tax rules.
- Fluency in English required. Fluency in French is a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel / PowerPoint, and relevant exposure in using tax and accounting solutions will be an advantage.
- Demonstrate their potential to become the trusted partner of multiple internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
- Can-do attitude, ambitious, proactive, ready to embrace and deliver change.
- Team player – willing to share knowledge and collaborate with others within and outside the tax team.
IFF is an Equal Opportunity Employee.
At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability. Visit: https://www.iff.com/responsibilities/diversity-equity-inclusion to learn more.
We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.
Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more