Corporate Tax Expert

Virya Energy N.V.; Halle; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Open-ended contract

Hybrid work model

Competitive remuneration package

Job summary

Virya Energy N.V. is seeking a Corporate Tax Expert to strengthen its tax compliance and governance framework. You will be the primary contact for VAT, corporate income tax, transfer pricing and Pillar Two, working with Legal and Finance across international teams.

You will lead Belgian head-office tax processes, support international structuring, and contribute to audits, documentation and policy work. A postgraduate taxation qualification is a plus, with at least five years' experience in tax

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Tax, Finance, Economics or related field; postgraduate in taxation is a plus.
• 5+ years of tax experience in consultancy and/or in-house roles with international exposure.
• Strong background in corporate taxation; transfer pricing is a plus.
• Knowledge of Belgian taxation, including incentives, is beneficial.
• English fluent; Dutch and/or French are assets.
• Autonomous, initiative-taking team player with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide broad tax support to group entities across direct taxes, transfer pricing, and international taxation.
• Analyze tax impact of business decisions, advise on actions, and support implementation to reduce liabilities.
• Contribute to Belgian head-office tax processes, worldwide tax processes, and TP support including audits and policy work.
• Support international structuring projects, tax aspects of acquisitions, and corporate restructurings.
• Develop and document tax compliance processes, TP procedures, and tax control framework.
• Support quarterly/annual tax accounting, provisions, and collaboration with external advisors.
• Work with Legal, Finance, and local teams in an international, cross-functional environment.

Skills

Tax expertise

Corporate tax

Transfer pricing

Belgian tax knowledge

English fluent

Autonomy

Integrity

Education

Bachelor’s or University degree in Tax, Finance or related field

Job description

Virya Energy, founded in 2019 through the strategic partnership of Colruyt Group and its majority shareholder Korys, is a Belgian pioneer in sustainable energy solutions. Our activities span the complete energy value chain, from renewable energy development in Europe and Asia to energy distribution through DATS 24. Our portfolio encompasses our consolidated wind activities (formerly Eoly in Belgium and Eurowatt in France), solar energy projects and sustainable hydrogen development,

Building on over two decades of wind energy expertise and pioneering work in sustainable hydrogen, we continue to expand our capabilities. At our headquarters, a growing team of professionals drives our development across all renewable energy sectors, delivering tailored energy solutions that accelerate the energy transition.

As Corporate Tax Expert of Virya Group, you will play a key role in shaping and strengthening Virya Energy’s tax compliance and tax governance framework. You will act as the primary point of contact for all tax-related matters, including VAT, corporate income tax, transfer pricing, Pillar Two and other relevant tax matters.

In addition, you may be involved in a variety of M&A projects, providing tax support and contributing to the structuring and execution of transactions.

Responsibilities:

• Provide broad tax support to group entities across direct taxes, transfer pricing, and international taxation, answering business questions with pragmatic and well-founded guidance.

• Analyze the tax impact of business decisions, advise on the best course of action, and support implementation and follow-up to reduce liabilities and manage risk.

• Contribute to key priorities such as Belgian (head-office) tax processes and tax optimization, worldwide tax processes, and transfer pricing support, including audits, compliance, documentation, and policy-related work.

• Support international structuring projects, tax aspects of acquisitions, and selected corporate restructuring topics, including company conversions or mergers where relevant.

• Help develop and document tax compliance processes, transfer pricing procedures, and parts of the tax control framework, ensuring implementation and adherence across the organization.

• Support quarterly and annual tax accounting, including tax provisions, and contribute to tax audit strategies, collaboration with external advisors, and support in administrative or judicial tax defense matters when needed.

• Work closely with Legal, Finance, and local teams in an international, cross-functional environment, taking ownership in an autonomous and hands‑on way while balancing operational execution with continuous improvement.

• You hold a Bachelor’s or University degree in Tax, Finance, Economics or a related field, ideally complemented by a postgraduate qualification in taxation.

• You have at least 5 years of relevant tax experience, ideally combining experience in tax consultancy and an in-house environment, with exposure to international taxation.

• You have a strong background in corporate taxation, preferably in an international context. Experience with transfer pricing is considered a valuable asset.

• Knowledge of Belgian taxation is a plus, in particular experience with areas such as the Belgian investment deduction and R&D incentives.

• You are a collaborative and entrepreneurial team player who also works with a high degree of autonomy and initiative. You enjoy taking ownership and are comfortable combining strategic thinking with hands‑on execution.

• You are fluent in English. Knowledge of Dutch and/or French is a strong asset.

• You demonstrate a high level of integrity, discretion, ownership and attention to detail, combined with strong organizational skills and a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset.

• You thrive in a dynamic, international and growing environment, where you can take responsibility, contribute ideas and help further develop the tax function.

• An interest in renewable energy, infrastructure, sustainability and the energy transition is highly valued.

• To be eligible for this role, you reside in Belgium and hold a valid work permit.

We offer:

• A challenging full-time position with an open-ended employment contract and no consultancy setup, offering genuine opportunities to develop your personal and professional skills.

• A flexible and hybrid way of working, with the possibility to work from home up to 2–3 days per week.

• An attractive and competitive remuneration package, tailored to your experience, skills and achievements, complemented by an extensive range of extra-legal benefits.