Senior Indirect Tax Specialist

Corporate Strategy

Do you believe that sport has the power to uplift the mind? Does joining a truly purpose-driven brand align with your values? Well, then, we are looking for you.

As our Senior Indirect Tax Specialist, you will be responsible for supporting end-to-end the ASICS EMEA VAT compliance function and its transformation to automation, including third-party co-source, as well as partnering with existing IT, Finance and other business teams in the areas of International VAT, matters.

Here at ASICS, we welcome diversity in our people, their backgrounds and life experiences. So, you could be the right person for this role regardless of your age, nationality, religious beliefs, or gender identification.

Our perfect fit.

As an ambassador of our brand, you’ll play an important role in bringing our purpose to life and reinforcing the positive message that movement uplifts body and mind.

Does this sound like you?

• You’re a leader: You can connect with and motivate team members.
• You’re organised: You pay attention to detail and have a first-time-right mentality but are pragmatic when required.
• You’re knowledgeable: You have experience with international running and an active interest in new developments.
• You’re strong-willed. You thrive when presented with problem-solving opportunities.
• You’re thorough. You pride yourself on your accurate and careful approach.

How you’ll help us.

Based at our EMEA Headquarters, just outside of Amsterdam, Netherlands, you will be reporting to the Indirect Tax Manager, and as part of the role, you’ll:

• Prepare and file indirect tax returns (to be done in-house) on time and accurately, adhering to all deadlines and under local regulations.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations to ensure compliance with up-to-date requirements.
• Comply with tax authorities and support the team with data reconciliation, simplification, and understanding across different data sources.
• Work proactively to improve internal controls, ensuring processes are robust and compliant.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, legal, and operations, to ensure tax compliance across all business areas.

More about you.

• 4-6 years of experience in VAT advisory, planning and compliance at an international tax advisory firm.
• Experience with VAT compliance, including VAT reconciliations.
• Knowledge of indirect tax technical principles and regulations in EMEA countries.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret and analyse tax technical data.
• Good communicator, and stakeholder management skills.

How we’ll help you.

Your wellbeing is our top priority. That is why we will provide you with these resources to help you achieve and maintain a sound mind in a sound body.

• Free fitness and 60% off sports membership. We will reimburse you for keeping a sound mind and body.
• Calm app. Unlimited access to help develop your mental fitness through sleep, mindfulness, and meditation.
• Runkeeper Go™ app. Free premium subscription to our running app.
• Employee wellness programme. Free mindfulness sessions, online yoga, bootcamp sessions.
• OpenUp Access. A platform that offers professional psychological and medical assistance as well as meditation classes.
• Free running club. Join our beginners or intermediate groups for a weekly running session.

We’ll give you all the support you need to develop your skills along the way, too, thanks to our innovative Learning & Development programme.

We are ASICS. And our five letters have meaning. ‘Anima Sana in Corpore Sano’ or a Sound Mind in a Sound Body. We’re committed to supporting more people to experience the transformative power of movement.

So, this is your chance to join a truly purpose-driven brand and become part of a family. You will join a company focused on creating an inclusive environment that fosters diversity and individualism, healthy bodies, and healthy minds.