Assistant Tax Manager

Are you a tax professional with a passion for VAT and a desire to make an impact in a complex, global environment? Do you thrive on solving problems and taking ownership in a fast-paced, international setting? This is your opportunity. For a major global retailer and manufacturer with a full-scale, end-to-end operation, we are seeking a hands-on and driven Assistant Tax Manager to strengthen their International Tax department.

As Assistant Tax Manager, you will report to the Global Tax Manager and play a pivotal role in safeguarding the company’s global tax position. Your primary focus will be on ensuring robust and consistent global VAT compliance, supporting tax audits, and improving processes. This is a hands-on role where you will be the go-to expert for indirect tax matters, while also providing support on corporate income tax and transfer pricing.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring accurate and timely VAT compliance across multiple jurisdictions, working closely with the shared service center and local advisors.
• Monitoring the VAT treatment for complex cross-border transactions (B2C, B2B, OSS, IOSS) and reviewing returns and reconciliations.
• Identifying and mitigating VAT risks in daily operations, from logistics flows to invoicing, and driving improvements in processes, controls, and documentation.
• Supporting corporate tax compliance, including CIT, WHT, Transfer Pricing (Local/Master File), and Pillar II.
• Reviewing intercompany agreements to ensure alignment with transfer pricing policies.
• Acting as the main point of contact for tax audits, especially VAT audits, and coordinating responses to tax authorities.
• Ensuring all tax positions are clearly documented and audit-ready.