Group Tax Expert

TN France; Paris; Hybride; EUR 40 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An established industry player is seeking a tax expert to join their Advisory Team in Paris. This role involves monitoring tax teams across locations, supporting local teams, and participating in M&A transactions. The ideal candidate will have 2 to 5 years of experience in tax, with a strong grasp of French indirect tax and international exposure. This innovative firm promotes a culture of inclusion, offers flexible working arrangements, and values continuous learning and development, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in their career.

Prestations

Flexible working arrangements

Internal mobility opportunities

Training and development programs

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of experience in a tax role, preferably in finance or insurance.
• Strong English skills and knowledge of a third language in addition to French.

Responsabilités

• Monitor and support tax teams across various locations.
• Participate in M&A transactions and tax audits.

Connaissances

French indirect tax topics

International tax exposure

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Service-oriented mindset

Formation

Degree in Law or Economics

Master/Postgraduate in Taxation

Outils

AI technologies

Description du poste

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 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 :

1.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.

2.Some of the common missions that the role involves in relation with locations is organizing follow-up monthly calls and visits, as well as understand the main tax topics and properly monitor them supporting the local tax teams in its interaction with Group and to take appropriate decisions which are 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 and participating if needed in tax audits as well as elaborate tax reports on technical questions.

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.

Work abroad

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 :

1.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.

2.Some of the common missions that the role involves in relation with locations is organizing follow-up monthly calls and visits, as well as understand the main tax topics and properly monitor them supporting the local tax teams in its interaction with Group and to take appropriate decisions which are 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 and participating if needed in tax audits as well as elaborate tax reports on technical questions.

Your Profile

Let’s talk about you:

List here the requirements for the position. Concentrate on the must-haves:

§2 to 5 years of professional experience in a tax role, if possible, 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, preferrable from the finance or insurance industry.

§Degree in Law or Economics with a master/postgraduate in taxation.

§The person must like working in international team environments, have good communication skills, a strong sense of service, pragmatic approach, good analytical skills and very focused on the achievement of results.

§Appetite to explore and use new technologies (, AI) to perform the tasks inherent to the role.

§Strong in 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.

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