Assistant Tax Manager, France

LyondellBasell Industries; France; Hybrid; EUR 63,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobile working

Remote work up to two days per week

LYB University training

Job summary

LyondellBasell Industries in Berre l'Étang, FR, is seeking an Assistant Tax Manager responsible for directing all direct tax aspects, collaborating with Tax globally, with a focus on France. You will work with cross-functional teams to manage compliance, audits, and tax planning.

The role requires a Master’s in Tax, fluent French and English, 5–10 years of experience, and strong project management. The company offers growth opportunities, remote work up to two days weekly, and a competitive

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Tax or equivalent level of education.
• Qualified as a Tax Lawyer would be an advantage.
• Proven professional experience of 5 - 10 years within the Big Four and /or corporate multi-national environment with exposures to various tax matters in France, in addition experience with Tax Accounting under US GAAP is preferred.
• Professional-level fluency in French (written and spoken) and proficient in English.
• Independent and proactive work.
• Strong project manager skills: able to initiate, plan, execute, control, and close the work of a diverse team from different departments with potentially conflicting timelines and work objectives to achieve specific goals and meet specific success criteria.
• Proactively assumes ownership and accountability when completing various projects.
• A team-work oriented person with good interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and review all France tax compliance, including calculation of taxes, preparation of tax filings and processing of tax payments in connection with corporate income tax, business tax, real estate property tax, CVAE, C3S, etc.
• Oversee the transfer pricing policy and local transfer pricing files for all French companies
• Draft internal notes or memos in English to explain French tax issues or advise on French tax matters
• Lead all ongoing tax audits in France: coordinate with other departments to centralize the flows of information in the context of the tax audits, review the information provided, check adequacy and reliability and provide timely replies to the tax administration’s requests for information ; attend meetings with the tax audit team
• Draft litigation memos (replies to reassessment notices, memos to French tax Courts…) or correspondence with the tax administration
• Prepare the tax reporting memos (FIN 48, QSTM memo, Valuation allowance memo…) and the quarterly tax reporting packages
• Provide VAT advice on local matters and tax audits
• Identify potential tax exposures on all French tax matters, and assist in mitigating them, especially in the context of the tax audits
• Identify potential tax planning ideas in France and assist in implementing them, including financing, repatriation and restructuring transactions.
• Keep up to date with French tax legislation and assist in escalating to the management all relevant changes in tax legislation
• Identify and implement where agreed, continuous process improvement ideas within in the Tax function and specifically France.

Skills

French fluency

English proficiency

Big Four tax experience

Project management

Education

Master’s degree in Tax

Tax Lawyer qualification

Tools

US GAAP

Job description

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

Location: Berre l'Etang Cedex, Bouches-du-Rhône, FR, 13131

Facility: Berre-6951/FR41

Department: Tax EAI

Division: Finance

LyondellBasellis a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-yearlegacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietary MoReTec recycling technology, LYB is enabling a more sustainable future for generations to come. LYB develops high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. LYB places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. We'readdressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value for our customers, investors, and society.

Come Join an Inclusive Team

As Assistant Tax Manager, you are responsible for leading all direct tax aspects, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams and colleagues within Tax globally, with focus being France. This position is part of the Tax Planning and Counsel team at LyondellBasell which is responsible for internal tax advisory to businesses and overall country management. In order to achieve our goals, we work closely together with the business and other corporate functions such as Treasury, Legal, Accounting and HR.

A Day in the Life

• Coordinate and review all France tax compliance, including calculation of taxes, preparation of tax filings and processing of tax payments in connection with corporate income tax, business tax, real estate property tax, CVAE, C3S, etc.
• Oversee the transfer pricing policy and local transfer pricing files for all French companies
• Draft internal notes or memos in English to explain French tax issues or advise on French tax matters
• Lead all ongoing tax audits in France: coordinate with other departments to centralize the flows of information in the context of the tax audits, review the information provided, check adequacy and reliability and provide timely replies to the tax administration’s requests for information ; attend meetings with the tax audit team
• Draft litigation memos (replies to reassessment notices, memos to French tax Courts…) or correspondence with the tax administration
• Prepare the tax reporting memos (FIN 48, QSTM memo, Valuation allowance memo…) and the quarterly tax reporting packages
• Provide VAT advice on local matters and tax audits
• Identify potential tax exposures on all French tax matters, and assist in mitigating them, especially in the context of the tax audits
• Identify potential tax planning ideas in France and assist in implementing them, including financing, repatriation and restructuring transactions.
• Keep up to date with French tax legislation and assist in escalating to the management all relevant changes in tax legislation
• Identify and implement where agreed, continuous process improvement ideas within in the Tax function and specifically France.

You Bring This Value

• Master’s degree in Tax or equivalent level of education
• Qualified as a Tax Lawyer would be an advantage
• Proven professional experience of 5 - 10 years within the Big Four and /or corporate multi-national environment with exposures to various tax matters in France, in addition experience with Tax Accounting under US GAAP is preferred
• Professional-level fluency in French (written and spoken) and proficient in English
• Independent and proactive work
• Strong project manager skills: able to initiate, plan, execute, control, and close the work of a diverse team from different departments with potentially conflicting timelines and work objectives to achieve specific goals and meet specific success criteria
• Proactively assumes ownership and accountability when completing various projects
• A team-work oriented person with good interpersonal and communication skills

What We Offer

We offer an environment where we encourage personal and professional growth and where you will be rewarded for your performance and results. You will have the possibility to work with specialists on all fields to develop innovative solutions and to extend your national and international network. In addition, we offer you a competitive salary package. The Company's Global Remote Work Policy allows eligible employees the option to work up to two days a week from home. LyondellBasell is committed to advancing diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) to ensure a positive experience for all employees.

Additional Information and Benefits

• Attractive remuneration
• Mobile working
• Wide range of further training opportunities through the LYB University

Technical Skills

Grow Capabilities

Promote Inclusion

Motivational Fit

Build Partnerships

Deliver Results

#LI-MH1

Compensation Disclosure

The compensation and reference to benefits for this role is listed on this posting in compliance with applicable law. Please note that the compensation and benefits listed below are only applicable for France (FR) payroll offers.

The anticipated salary range for this full-time position is € 63.360,00 - € 87.120,00. The starting compensation will be determined based on skills, experience and qualifications.

Privacy Statement: For information regarding how LyondellBasell processes your personal data, please read our Privacy Statement