В международную компанию экспресс-доставки грузов и документов DHL требуется Head of Taxes Russia & CIS.
Job purpose:
You will lead the Tax function for the cluster and provide input to and lead implementation of group’s global tax strategy at a local level. In addition, you will execute compliance, handle tax accounting including effective tax rates, minimize tax risk, and improve tax cash flow in line with business objectives, group policies, and legal and compliance requirements.
You will be accountable for the effective performance of the tax function for the cluster as well as identification, analysis and implementation of prudent tax planning strategies in line with divisional and regional strategy and guidelines.
You will manage one direct report in the region.
The role reports into the Head of Taxes, Europe.
Differentiators:
- Responsible for implementing and driving global tax policy and strategy at a local level
- Management of all tax issues at a local level meeting all cross-divisional objectives
- Challenges faced are difficult and complex involving cross-border transactions and multiple tax jurisdictions, and need a special knowledge of local tax practices as well as underlying knowledge of all divisional operations
- Needs excellent co-ordination skills with local CFOs, advisors and tax colleagues around the world
- Management of local tax budget
- Ensure that criminal tax proceedings are avoided
- Specialist tax knowledge of applicable legislation
Key tasks:
- Contribute to the design of tax strategy and plans for aspects such as planning, compliance, accounting, strategic support, acquisition due diligence and audit
- Oversee and review tax related services in accordance with applicable laws such as tax accounting, tax risk management, tax optimization & planning, tax audits and regulatory implications
- Ensure timely and accurate completion and filing of Corporate Income Tax returns and income tax accounting, enhance income tax compliance and optimize effective tax rate management
- Ensure process and controls are implemented to enable accurate and timely reporting of local VAT, including the application of digitalized reporting platforms
- Monitor and analyse tax legislation and other market developments to assess impacts on DPDHL local business
- Management of external tax audits involving where appropriate external specialists to support with complex issues
- Identify opportunities, develop and improve internal controls to minimize taxes and manage tax risks
- Provide tax analysis for new business opportunities
- Provide specialist knowledge for specific tax reporting obligations (example Transfer Pricing)
- Contribute to the Groups tax program of digitalization with use of effective tools at local level
- Direct and review preparation of interim and annual tax provisions and related disclosures
- Direct and review completion of tax compliance processes and controls
- Lead audit administration, negotiating with tax authorities and defending when necessary with the aim of efficient and favourable resolution
- When requested by business unit, and in coordination with CFO, review and negotiate tax aspects of business with clients/customers, including tax aspects of contractual terms and conditions in line with Group/Division standards and guidelines
- Represent the sub-region externally, maintaining and building relationships with governmental bodies, including tax authorities where appropriate
Stakeholders:
- Develop strong, trusting relationships with business leaders across DPDHL. Ensure local CFOs are fully and regularly briefed on all areas of taxation involving their businesses
- Cooperate with and coordinate external service providers
- Manage relationships (where appropriate) with Tax Authorities to ensure good business conduct
- Influence others across DPDHL and externally as an internally and externally recognized thought leader representing the Group
- Champion cooperation and partnership to provide integrated solutions to problems
Qualifications and key requirements:
- Master Degree or equivalent senior financial or taxation qualification Tax Certification is a plus or Chartered Accountant Qualification
- Between 8 and 10 years in the field of taxation or senior financial management
- Excellent English language level
Company offers:
- Amazing chance to be part of an international company with a leading position on the market
- Outstanding opportunity, responsibility and as well as a fantastic working environment
- Competitive salary and benefits