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We are looking for a tax professional with strong technical knowledge, business understanding, and alignment with IKEA values. The purpose of the Tax Department is to manage all direct and indirect tax matters for the Ingka Group in the country to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements. The Tax Department is an active partner to internal and external stakeholders in respect of all relevant tax topics. As the country Tax specialist you will advise, monitor and support the country in a pro-active way on direct and indirect tax matters. You will be part of the Financial Controlling & Tax team and report directly to the Country Financial Controlling & Tax Manager.
Job Responsibility:
Support in the implementation of the Belgian tax strategy in line with the relevant Group Policies, Strategies and Business Plans, after consultation with Group Tax & Country Tax manager
Ensure control in respect of Direct and Indirect tax obligations, risks and opportunities, by implementing and maintaining the IKEA Group Tax Control Framework
Ensure accurate and timely filing of the Corporate Income Tax returns, VAT returns and all other reports to local and central authorities
Support on tax relevant matters regarding management and statutory reporting
Manage local Transfer Pricing documentation in liaison with Group Tax
Ensure correct application for and timely submission of forms to obtain tax treaty relief for Withholding Tax on Franchise Fee, Interest, Dividends and other relevant payments
Advise the local finance organization on any relevant tax matters
Provide input to the relevant stakeholders, including Group Tax, on opportunities to optimize the existing Ingka Country legal structure and business set-up and how to structure new investments
Ensure accurate and compliant output of automated tax relevant solutions
Alert Country Tax Manager on any potential areas for improvement
Support the Tax Manager in tax audits, where relevant in cooperation with Group Tax
Ensure availability of books and records in accordance with local legal requirements
Ensure relevant tax competence, knowledge and awareness amongst team members and other relevant staff
Participate in local and/or global projects (providing relevant input)
Requirements:
Good knowledge about the Ingka Businesses and the external markets
Good knowledge of local tax jurisdiction and legal principles
Knowledge of accounting principles
Embracing new technologies and be able to implement them
University degree in Tax Law, Tax Economics, Finance or equivalent degree
4+ years of experience in Tax, in in-house role (preferable in retail sector) or advisory
What we offer:
Eco-vouchers
End-of-year bonus, holiday pay and sector premiums
An additional allowance if you come by bike
Private leasing of an electric bike
Comprehensive hospitalization insurance
A private accidents insurance
Pension savings
Extra-legal holidays, seniority holidays and for full-time colleagues 6 extra days off
A canteen where you can eat delicious food at very democratic prices
IKEA Tack! Loyalty reward
ONE IKEA Bonus
IKEA Benefits at work
IKEA staff discount 15% on all your purchases
A Mobile of your choice (Apple or Android) and a corresponding subscription
Team outings & staff parties
A nice extra in case of legal cohabitation/marriage/birth/retirements