Helsinki, FI
Title: Sr Manager, Global Tax, VAT
Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water intensive industries. For more than 100 years, our chemistry has advanced human progress and quality of life. We call it chemistry with a purpose, better every day. At Kemira, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive and make a difference. Learn more about Kemira at www.kemira.com/careers.
We are now looking for an experienced Senior Manager, VAT for our Global Tax team in the CFO Office. In this role, you will play a key role in managing global VAT and other indirect tax processes, driving tax audits and leading development projects on both regional and global levels. This permanent position is new and will be located at our headquarters in Helsinki.
Kemira CFO office provides accurate and timely information and drives efficiency improvements through best-in-class finance & accounting and planning & controlling services as well as corporate level strategy, risk management, treasury, investor relations, M&A operations and IT.
In this role you will be responsible for:
- Leading global VAT and indirect tax processes
- Providing in-house advisory on VAT and indirect tax matters
- Analyzing and interpreting indirect tax legislation, including tax reforms
- Managing indirect taxation in business models and M&A activities
- Driving tax audits and negotiating with tax authorities
- Managing VAT/indirect tax analytics tools and automation processes
- Supporting the global deployment of SAP ERP from a VAT/indirect tax perspective
- Delivering VAT-related training to internal stakeholders
What you’ll bring to the team:
- Master’s degree in taxation, law, or economics
- 6+ years of experience as a tax consultant, in-house tax manager in a multinational, or senior tax specialist in Tax Administration
- Deep expertise in VAT and indirect tax matters
- Strong understanding of international taxation, EU tax law, and OECD tax guidelines
- An independent, proactive mindset with excellent analytical skills
- Fluency in both English and Finnish
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Demonstrated ability to work proactively and independently
What you can expect from us:
- A senior in-house tax management position with a significant impact
- Wide opportunities to participate in and influence global and regional projects
- Collaboration with a professional and global team, equipped with tools that enable you to perform at your best.
- Flexibility to organize your work between office and remote, in a hybrid work culture
Ready to create better every day? Join Kemira!
For more information, please contact Head of Taxes Marika Nordlund by email marika.nordlund@kemira.com or by phone + 358 50 365 5839.
Please apply with CV no later than 28 October, 2024 at kemira.com/careers.
Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions for water-intensive industries. Our customers include industrial and municipal water treatment operators, and pulp & paper industry among others. We provide the best-suited products and services to improve our customers’ product quality, process, and resource efficiency. Our focus is on water treatment, renewable solutions, and digital services. In 2023, Kemira had annual revenue of around EUR 3.4 billion and around 5,000 employees. Kemira shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. For more information, please visit our web site www.kemira.com/careers and LinkedIn.