Tax Specialist | Construction & Infrastructure

Adecco Permanent Recruitment; Lisboa; Presencial; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A multinational company is seeking a Senior Tax Specialist to join its Finance team in Portugal. You will ensure tax compliance, support planning activities and manage tax matters across operations and investment projects in Portugal.

The role emphasizes Portuguese tax law expertise, with prior experience in construction, EPC, real estate or related project-based sectors. Fluency in English and stakeholder collaboration are essential.

Qualificações

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in Tax.
• Mandatory experience in Construction/EPC/Real Estate/Infrastructure or related project-based sectors.
• Strong knowledge of Portuguese tax legislation (CIT, VAT).
• Experience with Transfer Pricing and international tax matters valuable.
• Multinational or international environment experience is advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure compliance with Portuguese tax legislation and reporting requirements (CIT, VAT, withholding taxes).
• Prepare, review and monitor tax returns and statutory obligations.
• Support tax planning activities, identifying risks and efficiencies.
• Provide tax support on construction projects, EPC contracts and large investments.
• Analyse tax implications of contracts and business operations.
• Assist with Transfer Pricing and intercompany transactions.
• Collaborate on cross-border and international tax matters with internal/external stakeholders.

Conhecimentos

English proficiency

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Formação académica

Bachelor's or Master's in Tax/Accounting/Finance/Economics/Management

Descrição da oferta de emprego

We are looking for an experienced Senior Tax Specialist to join the Finance team of a multinational company with a growing presence in Portugal.

This position will play an important role in ensuring tax compliance, supporting tax planning activities and managing tax matters related to the company's operations and investment projects in Portugal.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Portuguese taxation and previous experience within Construction, EPC, Real Estate, Infrastructure or other closely related project-based sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Portuguese tax legislation and reporting requirements, including Corporate Income Tax, VAT, withholding taxes and other applicable taxes;
• Prepare, review and monitor tax returns and other statutory tax obligations;
• Support tax planning activities, identifying potential tax risks, opportunities and efficiencies;
• Provide tax support on matters related to construction projects, EPC contracts and large-scale investment projects;
• Analyse the tax implications of contracts, transactions and business operations;
• Support Transfer Pricing matters, including documentation and intercompany transactions;
• Assist with cross-border and international tax matters, working closely with internal and external stakeholders;
• Monitor changes in Portuguese tax legislation and assess their potential impact on the business;
• Support tax audits, inspections and interactions with tax authorities when required;
• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, Legal and other internal teams on tax-related matters;
• Liaise with external tax advisors and other relevant partners;
• Contribute to the implementation and continuous improvement of internal tax processes, policies and controls.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Tax, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Management or a related field;
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in Tax;
• Previous experience within Construction, EPC, Real Estate, Infrastructure or a closely related sector is mandatory;
• Strong knowledge of Portuguese tax legislation, particularly Corporate Income Tax and VAT;
• Experience with Transfer Pricing and/or international tax matters will be highly valued;
• Previous experience in a multinational or international environment is an advantage;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to work autonomously and manage different tax matters simultaneously;
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills;
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.