Tax Specialist Job at IKEA (Loures)

Job Description

The main aim for this role is to advise, monitor and support the Ingka Group in your country in a pro-active way on direct and indirect tax matters.

Implement a country tax strategy in line with the relevant Group Policies, Strategies and Business Plans, after consultation with Group Tax
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 organisation 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 Group Tax on any potential areas for improvement
handle 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

University degree in Tax Law, Tax Economics, Finance or equivalent
4+ years of experience in Tax, advisory or in-house role
good knowledge of the IKEA Concept including our Vision and Business Idea, our Culture and Values
good knowledge about the Ingka Businesses and the external markets
good knowledge of local tax jurisdiction
accounting principles
legal principles
ability to deal with ambiguity
ability to translate expert knowledge into system landscape
ability to act in a changing and complex environment
good communication skills
ability to understand and explain complex matters
excellent analytical and numerical skills
detail focus
drive for results
ability to work in teams and collaborate