Tax Manager

Capgemini; Kraków; On-site; PLN 300,171 - 385,934; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yearly financial bonus

Private medical care

Training certification opportunities

Home office package

Job summary

Capgemini seeks an experienced leader for the Tax & Reporting team in Kraków, Poland. This role involves leading specialists in the accurate preparation of tax data and ensuring compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in tax and statutory reporting, team leadership, and a strong understanding of corporate taxation and VAT. The position offers a hybrid work model and various employee benefits, including a financial bonus and access to training resources.

Qualifications

• At least seven years of professional experience in tax and statutory reporting.
• Confirmed experience in leading teams and supporting their development.
• Extensive knowledge of corporate taxation and VAT/indirect taxes.
• Practical experience with ERP platforms, such as SAP or CFIN.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of specialists overseeing tax and statutory reporting.
• Ensure accurate and compliant preparation of tax data across countries.
• Track performance of Tax Service Providers to meet KPIs.
• Drive process improvements and support internal knowledge sharing.

Skills

Tax compliance

Team leadership

Statutory reporting

Analytical skills

SAP ERP

Tools

Alteryx

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you’d like, where you’ll be supported and inspired by a collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you’ll be able to reimagine what’s possible. Join us and help the world’s leading organizations unlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world.

YOUR ROLE

This newly established position within the Tax & Reporting team aims to further strengthen our client’s global capabilities in tax and statutory reporting. In this role, you will lead a team of specialists and analysts, overseeing the accurate, timely, and compliant preparation of tax and statutory data across various countries. You will operate at the crossroads of GBS operations, local finance teams, and external service providers, with a strong emphasis on governance, quality standards, and ongoing process enhancement.

YOUR TASKS

• Work closely with key partners, including the Head of Tax & Statutory Delivery, Group Tax Centre, in‑market finance, regional teams, auditors and tax authorities to ensure smooth collaboration.
• Lead a team of up to 10 specialists, supporting their development, engagement and day‑to‑day performance.
• Oversee the full tax and statutory reporting cycle, covering statutory financial statements, CIT, VAT and indirect taxes, group tax reporting, query resolution and contributions to ETR forecasting.
• Maintain high data quality, ensuring that information shared with external service providers is accurate and complete for statutory accounts and tax compliance.
• Track the performance of external Tax Service Providers, making sure they meet agreed KPIs and deliver expected outcomes.
• Strengthen internal controls and governance, updating SOPs and ensuring alignment with the Tax Governance Framework.
• Support the team during challenging periods, stepping in on complex matters and managing escalations when needed.
• Drive improvements across the function, identifying opportunities for simplification, standardization and automation.
• Actively contribute to internal knowledge sharing, supporting cross‑team collaboration and the company’s wider community initiative.

YOUR PROFILE

• At least seven years of professional experience in tax and statutory reporting within a global organization, with preference for a background in SSC/BPO structures.
• Confirmed experience in leading teams, including supporting their development and daily performance.
• Extensive knowledge of statutory compliance, corporate taxation, VAT/indirect taxes, withholding taxes, as well as group‑level tax reporting and forecasting processes.
• Strong familiarity with month‑end closing routines and preparing accurate trial balances.
• Experience collaborating with, or supervising, external tax and compliance service providers.
• Comprehensive understanding of accounting standards and how financial data moves through end‑to‑end processes.
• Practical experience working with ERP platforms, such as SAP or CFIN.
• A proven ability to implement process enhancements and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
• Outstanding communication skills and the ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders.
• An analytical and detail‑focused approach, with the capacity to manage deadlines and pressure in a global context.
• A mindset characterized by initiative, accountability, curiosity, and a proactive approach to problem solving.

Nice to Have

• Tax or statutory background related to the UK, US, Germany, Spain, or Australia.
• Advanced skills in Alteryx.
• Additional language proficiency, such as German, Spanish, or French.

What You’ll Love About Working Here

• Practical benefits: yearly financial bonus, private medical care with Medicover with additional packages (e.g., dental, senior care, oncology) available on preferential terms, life insurance and access to NAIS benefit platform.
• Access to over 70 training tracks with certification opportunities (e.g., GenAI, Excel, Business Analysis, Project Management) on our NEXT platform. Dive into a world of knowledge with free access to Education First languages platform, Pluralsight, TED Talks, Coursera and Udemy Business materials and trainings.
• Cutting‑Edge Technology: Position yourself at the forefront of IT innovation, working with the latest technologies and platforms. Capgemini partners with top global enterprises, including 145 Fortune 500 companies.
• Enjoy hybrid working model that fits your life - after completing onboarding, connect work from a modern office with ergonomic work from home, thanks to a home office package (including laptop, monitor, and chair). Ask your recruiter about the details.

Capgemini is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring fairness in all employment practices. We evaluate individuals based on qualifications and performance, not personal characteristics, striving to create a workplace where everyone can succeed and feel valued.