Global Tax Specialist

Vyncke NV; Harelbeke; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

VYNCKE is seeking a Global Tax Specialist to ensure clarity, compliance and consistency across tax matters. You will coordinate global tax compliance and act as the contact for local tax advisors and external partners handling corporate tax and VAT returns.

The role offers hands‑on collaboration with Finance, Legal and project teams, training stakeholders, analyzing cross‑border transactions and building a scalable tax framework across regions.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in corporate tax/VAT.
• Degree in Tax, Law, Finance or similar.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Clear communication and stakeholder advisory skills.
• Experience with cross‑border projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate global tax compliance across entities and countries.
• Serve as contact for local tax advisors and external partners on corporate tax and VAT returns.
• Provide expert advice on corporate income tax, VAT, transfer pricing and withholding taxes.
• Train business stakeholders and provide input to minimize tax risks.
• Analyze cross‑border transactions for tax implications.
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal and external advisors for governance.
• Identify tax risks and lead global tax process improvements.

Skills

Corporate tax

VAT

Transfer pricing

Withholding taxes

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree in Tax, Law, Finance or similar

Job description

At VYNCKE strong financial governance is essential to support our global project business growth. To further strengthen our finance team, we are looking for a Global Tax Specialist ensuring clarity, compliance and consistency across all tax-related matters. If you enjoy combining expert knowledge with hands‑on collaboration, this business partner role offers a broad and impactful scope.

About The Job

As our Global Tax Specialist, you will:

• Coordinate and monitor global tax compliance across all entities and countries where VYNCKE operates and has tax obligations.
• Be the contact person for local tax advisors and external partners handling corporate tax and VAT returns.
• Provide expert advice on corporate income tax, VAT, transfer pricing and withholding taxes.
• Train business stakeholders and provide country and project specific input on tax related questions to minimize tax risks and increase internal knowledge.
• Analyze cross-border transactions and assess tax implications for our international projects.
• Collaborate closely with Finance, Legal and external advisors to ensure consistent tax governance.
• Identify tax risks & improvement opportunities and lead the implementation of global tax processes and guidelines.

About You

We imagine our ideal candidate would:

• Bring expertise in corporate tax and VAT, ideally in an international or project business.
• Hold a degree in Tax, Law, Finance or similar, supported by 3-5 years of experience.
• Combine analytical strength with hands‑on problem solving and clear communication.
• Feel comfortable advising internal stakeholders and translating complex tax matters into practical actions.
• Work proactively, structured and with attention to detail in a compliance‑driven context.
• Be eager to build and maintain a global tax framework while collaborating with colleagues worldwide.

About Our Offer

• Join VYNCKE, and we can promise you that you will embark on a learning journey.
• We offer an environment where your skills are valued, with a direct impact by advising and supporting your fellow Vynckeneers.
• You’ll be part of a team that trusts and empowers you, where every challenge is an opportunity to shine and there is room for initiative and an openness to communicate your vision and ideas.
• Your career is more than a job – it’s a path to making a meaningful impact in the world of clean energy, one project at a time.
• You’ll work together with our finance and project teams, reporting directly to the CFO.

About VYNCKE

In 1912, more than a century ago, VYNCKE was born from the hands of a single blacksmith: Louis VYNCKE. Today, we’ve grown into a leader in the industry of clean energy technology. Our journey from a family‑run workshop to a pioneer in clean energy has been driven by an unwavering commitment to our customers and a deep respect for our planet. At VYNCKE, you join a legacy and a community that values tradition while fearlessly stepping into the future.