Group Tax Expert

AXA Group; Paris; Hybride; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading global insurer based in Paris is seeking a tax expert to join their Advisory Team within the Group Tax Department. The role involves monitoring tax teams across different locations, participating in audits, and engaging in M&A transactions. Candidates should have 2 to 5 years of tax experience, knowledge of French indirect tax, and proficiency in English and a third language. This position promotes a flexible work environment and values diversity and inclusion.

Prestations

Internal mobility opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Strong company values

Employee training programs

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of experience in a tax role.
• Good knowledge on French indirect tax topics.
• Experience in law/accounting firm or big corporation.

Responsabilités

• Monitor and support tax teams in different locations.
• Organize follow-up calls and visits.
• Participate in tax audits and elaborating tax reports.

Connaissances

Knowledge of French indirect tax topics

International tax exposure

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency in English

Proficiency in a third language

Formation

Degree in Law or Economics

Master/Postgraduate in Taxation

Description du poste

ABOUT AXA

Whatever their stage of life, we provide over 108 million customers with the products and services they need to progress. From insurance to personal protection, and savings to wealth management, no matter the need we’re always there for them. And we’re always there for our employees. In 50 countries, we work hard to inspire pride and a sense of belonging in our people. To provide opportunities that challenge them, inspire them, and reward them. And to create a culture that’s open, supportive, and empowering. Because we know that’s the real secret to success – and the best way for us to keep building a better world for both our customers and the talented people who put them first.

Your work environment

The headquarters of the AXA Group (GIE AXA) brings together our corporate activities. It provides guidance and support to subsidiaries around the world, in order to ensure the coordination and monitoring of the Group's global strategy, the application of its standards, the consistency of commercial approaches and the sharing of best practices. The headquarters gathers approximately 1000 employees and is distinguished by its strong international culture (45 nationalities), which makes it a rich and stimulating place to work. AXA is built around diversity and unity, which is why we are committed to promoting collective success through inclusion.

Within the Group, you will join the Group Tax Department (GTD). This team includes 11 professionals plus two trainees, that are ultimately under the responsibility of the Global Head of Tax who reports to the Group CFO. The tax expert will report to the Deputy Head of Tax, who mainly deals with international and transformation topics, and reports directly into the Global Head of Tax. GTD is divided into two sub teams, one in charge of advisory activities specifically on international topics, another one in charge of tax accounting and tax transparency topics. The French tax topics remain under the direct responsibility of the Global Head of Tax.

Within this Department, you will be part of the Advisory Team.

Your job and daily missions

• The main purpose of the role consists in monitoring and providing support to the tax teams in different locations or units, plus dealing with topics which require a degree of technical specialization.
• Common missions include organizing follow‑up monthly calls and visits, understanding the main tax topics and properly monitoring them, supporting the local tax teams in its interaction with Group, and taking appropriate decisions aligned with Group tax guidelines. In addition, there may be M&A transactions in the different locations in which it is needed to proactively participate in the tax team.
• Further to technical topics, the role requires the yearly implementation of the VAT grouping regime, participating in tax audits if needed, and elaborating tax reports on technical questions.

Your Profile

• 2 to 5 years of professional experience in a tax role, with good knowledge on French indirect tax topics and some international tax exposure. The experience may be either in a law/accounting firm or in a big corporation, preferably from the finance or insurance industry.
• Degree in Law or Economics with a master/postgraduate in taxation.
• The person must enjoy working in international team environments, have good communication skills, a strong sense of service, a pragmatic approach, good analytical skills and be very focused on the achievement of results.
• Appetite to explore and use new technologies (including AI) to perform the tasks inherent to the role.
• Strong English oral and written skills and valuable knowledge in a third language, in addition to French.

About AXA

Why AXA ? Every day, we work together for human progress by protecting what matters. A mission that puts a smile on your face and makes you want to get up in the morning !

One of the world's leading insurers in the protection of property, people and assets, AXA is 145,000 employees and contributors who are committed to our customers on a daily basis, 51 countries in which we distribute our products and services and more than 90 million customers who place their trust in us worldwide. As a responsible corporate citizen, AXA is committed to social and environmental causes on a daily basis. We are committed to an inclusive policy that recognizes and values individual differences. Do these ambitions speak to you ? Then come and change the world with us !

About the Entity

The headquarters of the AXA Group is based in Paris and brings together the Group's corporate activities. It is distinguished by its strong international culture.

What We Offer

You will join :

• A responsible company, towards people, including its employees and customers, and towards the planet
• A company with strong values
• A company promoting internal mobility and the training of its employees
• A flexible company, allowing hybrid work, in the office and from home.

The information provided by applicants will be treated as strictly confidential and used for recruitment purposes only.