We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced (Senior) Manager Tax Reporting & Compliance to join our global Finance team at Clariant in Lodz, Poland. The role focuses on managing the Group’s external income tax reporting obligations and ensuring compliance with international tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage external income tax reporting obligations for the Group.
• Review tax reporting packages (IAS 12) on a quarterly and annual basis.
• Manage consolidation of the annual effective tax rate.
• Ensure a timely and accurate closing process, including calculation of Group current and deferred taxes.
• Review tax disclosures and tax footnote information.
• Analyze main group balance sheet items according to IFRS and local TAX GAAP.
• Support ETR‑Reconciliation for Investor Relations.
• Develop and improve global tax reporting processes.
• Lead development of tax reporting & Pillar II Compliance process with BIG4.
• Identify and analyze global tax risks and ensure compliance (IFRIC 23).
• Support digital transformation and M&A projects from a tax accounting perspective.
• Address challenges from BEPS 2.0 / Pillar II and support group tax planning strategies.
• Drive automation & AI initiatives for Tax Reporting & Compliance.
• Support tax audit requests around CIT.
• Develop and maintain solid internal controls.
• Design and maintain tax training materials.
• Manage external tax advisory firms and GBS R2R teams.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a BIG4 or similar in‑house tax department.
• Strong experience in IFRS (IAS 12).
• Certified Tax Expert or CPA (required).
• Self‑driven personality with strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize in a fast‑paced environment.
• High level of integrity with a strong sense of immediacy.
• Experience turning strategic vision into operational models.

Benefits & Development

• Work at a Top Employer 2024 certified company.
• Rewarding challenge to further develop your skills in a professional environment.
• Career development within Clariant.
• Language bonuses and relocation packages.
• External and internal training.
• Hybrid work model.
• Sports card (Multisport), private health care, additional life insurance.
• Performance—related yearly bonus.
• Broad range of initiatives from the Social Team (cultural, sports, contests, bonuses).
• Discount card for various restaurants.
• Integration team events.
• Charity participation.
• Accessible workplace in Monopolis complex in Lodz.

Contact

Rodrigo Wintersteller

Talent Acquisition Partner EMEA

Tel. +49 (0)69/305‑80582

Clariant – 583 M. 12th | Warsaw, Poland (for reference).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clariant is a Swiss‑based global specialty chemicals company committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We provide equal opportunities for professional growth across all levels, based on objective criteria and irrespective of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics in accordance with applicable laws.