Country Tax Manager

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Cluster Tax Lead Western/Southern EU & Latam

Join ABB’s Corporate Tax team to manage tax matters in the Netherlands, Belgium, and France, ensuring compliance and implementing global tax strategies. Reporting to the South West Europe Cluster Tax Lead, the position can be based in Rotterdam, Brussels, or Cergy, with hybrid working options available.

This opportunity is ideal for candidates who are currently Direct/Corporate Tax experts in either France, Belgium, or the Netherlands and are looking to expand their expertise to the other two countries in scope. The role offers a clear growth path to broaden tax knowledge across multiple jurisdictions, with support from local experts.

This role offers the flexibility to work from your current location in either France, Belgium or the Netherlands, eliminating the need for relocation. Ideal for professionals seeking to maintain their current residence while taking on new challenges.

Your responsibilities

• Tax Compliance: Ensure full compliance with local and international tax laws; review and sign corporate income tax returns; oversee statutory audits for material tax items; monitor legislative changes; approve SOPs; advise on complex tax matters and system configurations; review tax payments and refund applications.
• Tax Planning & Risk Management: Identify tax planning opportunities and incentives (e.g., R&D, Capex); strategically manage tax risks; propose and implement mitigation measures; advise on cash repatriation, dividend distribution, and capital changes; share best practices across the organization.
• Business Support: Provide tax advice on transactions, cross-border projects, reorganizations, new investments, and ERP migrations; support income tax, WHT, and VAT queries; collaborate with Country Finance Managers and ensure adherence to ABB tax standards and processes.
• Transfer Pricing: Ensure compliance with ABB transfer pricing policies; maintain country-specific documentation and fulfill local requirements (e.g., CbCR notifications).
• Tax Audits & Disputes: Act as primary liaison with tax authorities; manage audits and disputes in collaboration with internal teams and external advisors; ensure timely resolution of complex cases.
• External Advisors: Establish and nurture positive relationships with external tax advisors to guarantee effective support and guidance.
• M&A & Legal Entity Management: Participate in M&A projects; support legal entity rationalization initiatives, including simplification and deregistration processes.
• Tax Accounting & Reporting: Oversee US GAAP tax accounting and reporting; ensure accurate disclosures in quarterly and annual reports; assess uncertain tax positions and sign off FIN48/FIN14 assessments; perform reconciliations for rolling forecasts.
• Policies & Controls: Contribute to continuous improvement of tax policies and procedures; ensure compliance with internal controls and sign-off assurance letters.
• Knowledge Sharing & Training: Deliver tax training to key internal stakeholders, including finance and operations teams, to enhance tax awareness and compliance.

Your experiences

• Master’s degree in accounting, finance, tax, or legal
• Minimum 8+ years of proven tax experience
• Advanced analytical skills and ability to manage tasks effectively in a changing environment
• Skilled in building consensus and engaging stakeholders
• Proficient English communication; Dutch or French is a plus
• Willingness to learn tax regulations in oversight countries

This presents a valuable chance for a knowledgeable tax practitioner looking to expand their skills across various regions.