Tax Specialist – Direct Tax & Transfer Pricing Specialist
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities
Assist with the calculation of current and deferred taxes for the Italian legal entities, including quarterly and annual tax provisions, tax returns, and tax payments;
Support the management of the Italian tax consolidation regime, including related annual and periodic compliance activities;
Assist with the management of transfer pricing matters at Group level, including coordination of TP documentation (Master File and Local Files) and monitoring compliance with country‑specific requirements;
Support the preparation of transfer pricing documentation in line with OECD guidelines and local legislation;
Collaborate on the implementation and monitoring of CbCR (Country‑by‑Country Reporting) and Pillar II compliance frameworks;
Perform tax reconciliations and analyses to support any necessary tax disclosures for financial reporting purposes;
Provide assistance on both ordinary and extraordinary tax matters related to Italian and foreign subsidiaries, including issues related to permanent establishments (PEs), CFCs, anti‑hybrid regulation and cross‑border structuring;
Monitor and support the correct management of withholding taxes (WHT) on intercompany flows and third‑party transactions, and assist in assessing tax impacts of extraordinary transactions across different jurisdictions;
Support tax cash flow forecasting processes in close coordination with the Finance team;
Assist in tax audits, litigation processes, and manage inquiries from tax authorities;
Liaise with external advisors and internal stakeholders (Finance, Legal, Controlling) to ensure consistent and timely tax support across the organization.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Tax consultant with 5 years of experience, ideally within a tax advisory firm or in‑house tax department of a multinational corporation;
Solid knowledge of Italian corporate income tax and international tax principles;
Hands‑on experience with transfer pricing documentation and tax compliance processes;
Familiarity with OECD BEPS initiatives, especially Pillar II and CbCR requirements;
Experience in withholding tax compliance and intercompany transaction monitoring is a plus;
Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and a proactive attitude;
Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative team player;
Fluent in English (written and spoken); other languages are a plus;
Advanced proficiency in Excel and good knowledge of tax accounting tools or ERP systems.