Tax Manager

Job description / Role

Position Summary

Ensure compliance with tax laws, manage tax risk and ensure tax optimization within business objectives.

A day in the life of

- Drives Nestle tax strategies to optimize local taxes consistent with business objectives
- Manages all requirements for tax audits - all types of Taxes and ensure compliance with tax litigations
- Manages communication/representation with tax authorities, external advisers, external auditors and tax/business organizations
- Engage regularly with Tax authority and develop Strong relationship for all legal entities
- Managing tax reporting and tax provisions
- Ensures appropriate management reporting on key tax issues
- Advise management on anticipated tax developments impacting business transactions and projects
- Well informed about changes in tax laws, tax jurisdictions, and its impact on business, leading new tax laws implementation as necessary
- Preparation of Transfer Pricing study with Center of Competence of tax and external advisors
- Present Tax position to top management for all entities on a regular base

Requirements

What will make you successful

- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or business is required
- 8-10 years of professional experience with extensive experience in a tax
- Previous experience in handling tax inspections is mandatory
- Experience in FMCG industry or Big 4 Audit Firms is required
- Experience with International tax laws will be preferable
- Ability to deal with the authorities directly, with demonstration of soft skills as well as technical knowledge and experience
- Fluency in English language

About the Company

Nestle with headquarters in Vevey, Switzerland was founded in 1866 by Henri Nestle and is today the world's biggest food and beverage company. Sales for 2006 were CHF 98.5 bn, with a net profit of CHF 9 bn. We employ around 265,000 people and have factories or operations in almost every country in the world.

The Company's strategy is guided by several fundamental principles. Nestle's existing products grow through innovation and renovation while maintaining a balance in geographic activities and product lines. Long-term potential is never sacrificed for short-term performance. The Company's priority is to bring the best and most relevant products to people, wherever they are, whatever their needs, throughout their lives.