Tax Manager for CKETS

Circle K; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yearly bonus

Modern tools & office space

International company

Job summary

Circle K is seeking a Tax Manager for CKETS, overseeing European tax matters from one of the flexible locations: Riga, Dublin or The Hague. You will lead VAT/CIT filings, advise on direct and indirect taxes for fuel trading and coordinate with global and local finance teams.

Ideal candidates have a Master’s degree, 5+ years’ experience, and strong English. Periodic travel and collaboration across regions are expected in this dynamic international role.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in accounting, tax or related field required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in tax.
• Fluent English, strong analytical skills and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in Global Tax to align with group tax strategies.
• Advise CKETS trading on direct and indirect tax impacts.
• Oversee VAT filing and CIT processes; ensure compliance.
• Coordinate with shared services and global tax team.
• Verify contracts for tax compliance.
• Stay updated on tax regulations and educate teams.
• Prepare local TP documentation, CbC and foreign filings.
• Act as primary contact for tax authorities and audits.
• Identify initiatives to mitigate risks and improve processes.
• Support global projects with local tax implications.

Skills

Master’s degree in accounting or tax

5+ years experience

Fluent in English

Education

Master’s degree in accounting, tax or related fields

Tools

Oracle JDE

Job description

Job Description

Tax Manager for CKETS

Type of employment: Permanent
Location:Riga / Dublin / Hague
Visa requirements:A valid work permit from the EU/EEA

Circle K’s Global Tax team is looking for an experienced Tax Manager being responsible for the tax matters of Circle K’s fuel trading company CKETS. The work location for this position can be established in Riga (Latvia), Dublin (Ireland) or The Hague (The Netherlands) based on the candidates preference and company fit.x

Maybe you’ve stopped by for a coffee, filled up your car, or had something to eat while you’re on the go. Then you know Circle K’s mission. Make everyday life easier for people all over the world. We have grown into a successful global company with over 17,000 stores in 29 countries, serving more than 69 million customers every day. In total, we have more than 145,000 people working in our stores and service offices. It is a dynamic workplace with many exciting opportunities. To face the future, we work together across teams and internationally.

Our most important resource is people, and you will gain a high degree of trust. We know that good people who are allowed to do what they do best create a winning team. In return for your commitment, we offer an exciting workplace with a lot of flexibility and great development potential with many career opportunities.

Your responsibilities:

• Collaborate in the Global Tax team to devise efficient solutions aligned with group tax strategies for you area;
• Advise CKETS trading team on the direct and indirect tax impacts of the fuel trading operations;
• Oversee the VAT filing process, coordinating with service providers and ensuring local VAT filing compliance;
• Manage local CIT processes and calculations (including quarterly CIT provision for Group tax reporting), oversee CIT filings and ensure alignment between local teams, shared service center and the Global tax team;
• Verification of contracts and business projects for their compliance with tax law provisions;
• Stay updated on tax regulations and share knowledge with accounting, business and tax teams;
• Assist on the preparation of local TP documentation, CbC and foreign affiliate tax filing;
• Act as the primary contact for tax authorities, overseeing local tax audits (CIT/VAT) and other inquiries, cooperating with statutory auditors and tax advisors on tax matters;
• Proactively identify initiatives to mitigate local risks or capture opportunities, engaging in projects aimed at enhancing tax effectiveness and optimizing local tax processes;
• Support global projects, ensuring proper consideration of local tax implications and company’s tax policies, optimize tax processes in line with local requirements, and cultivate a strong local finance network for efficient tax processes.

The context you will work in:

• You are responsible for all European tax matters of CKETS;
• Your permanent working location is Riga (Latvia), Dublin (Ireland) or The Hague (The Netherlands). Periodical travel is expected;
• You will be part of the Global Tax team, representing all tax affairs of CKETS, and reporting to the Senior Tax Manager based in Dublin, Ireland. Furthermore you will be working together with local finance teams and accountants based in our shared service center in Riga.

Your profile:

• Master’s degree in accounting, tax or related fields;
• At least 5 years of relevant working experience;
• Oracle JDE knowledge and previous experience in the fuels and/or retail industry are a plus;
• Strong analytical mind and eye for details, result oriented;
• Real team player, able to bridge the collaboration with global and local teams;
• Fluent in English both verbally and in writing.

What we offer:

• An attractive salary and yearly bonus plan that values your experience and responsibilities;
• A nice working atmosphere where we value our employees with access to modern work tools and office space;
• The opportunity to develop yourself and grow in an international company: ‘As you grow, we grow together.’

Who we are:

Alimentation Couche-Tard is a global leader in the retail sector with brands such as Couche-Tard, Circle K, and Ingo. We strive to meet the demands and needs of our customers by offering fast and friendly service and providing convenience products, including groceries, hot and cold beverages, and mobility services such as fuel and electric vehicle charging solutions.

Our Values:

One Team: We work together to make things easier for our customers and colleagues. We remain humble and celebrate shared successes. We have fun and take care of each other.

Do The Right Thing: We act with honesty and integrity. We are inclusive: we treat each other, our customers, and our suppliers with respect. We strive for a cleaner, safer, and fairer workplace and planet.

Take Ownership: We treat the company as our own. We identify problems, act quickly to solve them, and deliver better results. We take responsibility, and if we make mistakes, we learn from them.

Play To Win: We challenge ourselves to play offensively, not defensively, which means we need to be fast and innovative. We show up every day ready and committed to making an impact with our talents and hard work.

We know great companies are built from within, by great people like you. Come grow with us!