Tax Manager Belgium

Danone; Brussel; Presencial; EUR 110.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Danone Belgium is seeking a highly skilled Country Tax Manager to ensure tax compliance and optimize tax strategies within Belgium and in the international context. You will collaborate with stakeholders across Belgium and abroad and report to Head of Tax BeNeLux.

The role requires leadership, deep knowledge of Belgian tax laws, and the ability to manage audits, transfer pricing, VAT, and corporate income tax while staying current with DAC6 and Pillar II.

Formación

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting, Taxation, Finance, or Law.
• Minimum 7 years of taxation experience in a multinational setting.
• CPA, JD, ITAA or equivalent certifications desirable.
• Fluent in English and Dutch; French is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of Belgian and international tax laws.
• Proficient with MS Office and tax software.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee preparation and filing of Belgian tax returns (CIT, withholding tax, VAT, transfer pricing).
• Prepare and review local transfer pricing documentation; ensure arm’s length transactions.
• Manage tax reporting, forecast cycles, and Pillar II/DAC6 obligations.
• Advise on tax implications of operations and restructurings; identify value creation opportunities.
• Coordinate tax audits and inquiries with Belgian authorities; manage external advisors.
• Lead and train teams; act as a business partner and foster continuous learning.
• Stay up to date with local and international tax laws; assess impact.

Conocimientos

Belgian tax law

Analytical skills

Strategic planning

Leadership abilities

Communication skills

Team player

Initiative

MS Office

SAP experience

Tax software

English and Dutch

Educación

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting/Taxation/Finance/Law

Herramientas

SAP

Descripción del empleo

Short Intro and About the Job

Danone is a world leading food company committed to excellence and innovation. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Country Tax Manager to join our dynamic team. This role is crucial in ensuring our tax compliance and optimizing our tax strategies within Belgium, yet taking into account Danone’s international context.

You will be part of the International Tax Team and will be reporting into the Head of Tax BeNeLux, located in Hoofddorp, The Netherlands. The role will be based in Brussels, while flexibility in working location will however be required. Also visiting the corporate tax team in DPA or the BENELUX Finance team in Rijswijk will be necessary once in a while. You will be joining a truly international tax team consisting of corporate tax, transfer pricing and indirect tax specialists and you will be working in a fast-paced global setting.

In this role you will regularly collaborate with various Danone stakeholders in Belgium and abroad, as well as external advisors and tax authorities. The role will offer a steep learning curve and opportunities to further grow.

About You

Key Responsibilities:

• Tax Compliance:Oversee and manage the preparation and timely filing of all Belgian tax returns (corporate income tax, withholding tax, VAT, transfer pricing), ensuring accuracy and adherence to local and international tax laws.

• Transfer Pricing: Prepare and review local transfer pricing documentation, ensure that all Belgian transactions are at arm’s length and meet transfer pricing (documentation) requirements.

• Tax Reporting: Manage the effective tax rate and participate in tax forecasting cycles as well as ensuring reporting obligations under Pillar II notifications, DAC6 are met.

• Tax Strategy:Advise on the tax implications of business operations, restructurings and look for opportunities of value creation ( e.g. tax cash optimization).

• Tax Dispute Management:Coordinate and manage tax audits and inquiries by the Belgian tax authorities, coordinating external advisors when necessary.

• Team Leadership:Be a business partner through providing regular advice and training to teams , fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

• Regulatory Monitoring:Stay up to date with local and international tax laws and regulations and assess the impact for Danone.

Qualifications:

• Education:Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Taxation, Finance, Law, or a related field.

• Experience:Minimum of 7 years of experience in taxation, preferably within a multinational.

• Certifications:CPA, JD, ITAA certified or equivalent certification is highly desirable.

• Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of Belgian and international tax laws and regulations

• Strong analytical and strategic planning skills

• Excellent communication and leadership abilities

• You are a team player who is confident in communicating with others

• You are hands-on and you take initiative and ownership of the job

• Sound knowledge of MS Office (i.e. Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and ERP system (SAP is a big asset)

• Fluent in English and Dutch, both written and verbal. French is an asset

• Proficiency in tax software and Microsoft Office Suite

About Us, We offer and What's next

At Danone, we guarantee that you can simply be yourself. We believe that it's up to you to define the way you work, to develop yourself, to progress. With us, you'll work in an exciting, complex and challenging environment. This is how you will create new opportunities!

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