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About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe.’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the VAT compliance of our principal model in EMEA.
• Manage the VAT compliance of the Dutch HQ entities and support Dutch VAT registrations of foreign entities.
• Support VAT compliance in our DACH region.
• Improve Indirect Tax data quality and processes where VAT is involved.
• Drive process efficiencies and automation for the Indirect Tax processes (e.g. changes in SAP).
• Optimize tax processes in line with local indirect tax law jurisdictions.
• Remain up to date with local tax requirements and timely implementation within the AkzoNobel organization.
• Assist and/or coordinate Indirect Tax audits within EMEA where applicable.

Job Requirements

• University degree in Finance or Accounting or in relevant field.
• Around 5 years of VAT experience in a consulting company or in-house tax function of a multinational company.
• In-depth VAT knowledge (EU Indirect Tax regulation).
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and a ‘hands on’ attitude.
• Ability to communicate effectively with business partners, tax colleagues, tax authorities and auditors.
• Good time management skills and able to manage towards tight deadlines.
• Team oriented and process driven approach.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with different stakeholders.
• Very good communication skills in English (both oral and written).
• SAP knowledge is preferred.

What We Offer

• Chance for a permanent role with us after successful completion of this contract.
• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive medical coverage through Lux Med, including a dental package.
• Access to modern work tools and office space.
• Learning Cafeteria, including access to LinkedIn learning.
• Flexibility to work in a hybrid model.

We are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.