Indirect Tax Manager

Description:

Here at SC Johnson Ltd, we have an opportunity for a Indirect Tax Manager to join our team based in Frimley. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis in return for a competitive salary.

Location: Frimley, Surrey

Function:  EMEA Shared Service Centre (EMEA SSC) – Indirect Tax Team

Internal job title is: Associate Manager Indirect Tax

We do not support international relocation for this role

This role is eligible to work from home 1 day a week

SC Johnson has been leading with purpose for 140 years, building high-quality products and iconic brands found in homes, schools and businesses in virtually every country worldwide – including OFF!®, Raid®, Glade®, Windex®, Scrubbing Bubbles®, Ziploc®, Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day®, method®, Autan®, Baygon®, Mr Muscle®, Duck®, Lysoform® and more.

The 13,000 people of our global, fifth-generation family company are committed to making the world a better place today and for future generations.

About the Indirect Tax Manager role

Reporting to the head of Indirect Tax in EMEA this role is to ensure that the EMEA Indirect Tax Team provide high quality customer focused Indirect Tax services.   This is a key role, requiring proven strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to oversee/manage the delivery of Indirect Tax compliance by the team and offer VAT advisory services using collaborative and win/win mind-sets.

What’s in it for you?

Flexible starting and finishing times + 4.5 day working week

33 days annual leave including public holidays due to supporting European countries

Profit Share, Pension, Life cover & Health Insurance

Free Parking, Shuttle bus from local train stations, Cycle to Work Scheme, EV Charging

Newly refurbished onsite Gym with free classes + NEW Spin Studio!

Key responsibilities of our Indirect Tax Manager:

People manager for a team of around 5 people

Provide Indirect Tax support/advice on various projects for EMEA e.g., business acquisitions, supply chain changes and any other business changes with an Indirect Tax impact.

Manage Indirect Tax audits for EMEA countries with some need for oversees travel as and when required to attend the audits in person

Overall accountability for Indirect Tax compliance reporting for EMEA countries for which the SSC has responsibility.  Ensuring accurate and on time filing by third party provider.

Managing the relationship with the third party compliance providers

Driving the delivery of on-going effectiveness improvements to the VAT compliance reporting process, by analysing internal processes and systems, recommending, and implementing procedural and policy changes using Lean tools and methodology.

What we’re looking for in our Indirect Tax Manager:

Experience you’ll bring:

Significant VAT advisory (ideally 6 years plus) knowledge in EMEA in respect of legislation and practical application. This should be demonstrated by a high level of exposure to VAT in at least several EMEA countries. Either in Practice or In House. Ideally having been exposed to both, but not essential.  Compliance experience only does not count

Strong people management/Leadership skills to manage a growing multicultural team

Strong knowledge Excel & PowerPoint, ideally also with experience in SAP

Behaviours you’ll need:

Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and operate efficiently under continuous change

Excellent communication, influencing and presentation skills with strong stakeholder management experience – fluency in another European Language would be beneficial but not essential

Inclusion & Diversity 

We’re a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.  

We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment

If you feel you have what it takes to become our Indirect Tax Manager, then please click ‘apply’ now!

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