ASK Chemicals Group, headquartered in Hilden (Germany), is one of the world's leading suppliers of specialty chemicals and consumables.
Our comprehensive product portfolio is organized into three divisions: Chemicals, Materials and Industrial Resins. The products in our Chemicals division include a broad spectrum of chemical consumables and binders for core and mold-making, Materials division include cores, risers, and filters which are applied during the casting process and Industrial Resins division include phenolic and alkyd-based resins to coat fertilizers for controlled release, resin emulsions for a broad range of applications (such as paints), and a wide range of phenolic resoles and novolacs for various industrial applications.
ASK Chemicals has sales in over 70 countries and approximately 1,400 employees worldwide. We consider ourselves a driving force in industry-specific innovations, with research centers and laboratories in Europe, Asia, the Americas, and Africa.
At ASK Chemicals, we work in international and interdisciplinary teams on a wide range of tasks with great scope for decision-making and short decision-making paths. Flexible work and the special attention we pay to the well-being of our employees distinguish ASK Chemicals as a modern employer.
A clear and optimized tax strategy is of great importance to every (international) organization. As Global Tax Specialist you provide competent technical advice on tax matters, set up tax strategies, support with tax audits and transfer pricing, both on local and international level.
A fascinating job where you combine operational tasks with strategic thinking exercises. Complex tax challenges, international connections, variety, and the necessary autonomy that gives you the freedom to successfully organize things your way as the in-house Tax Expert.
Your responsibilities
- Developing and executing a global tax strategy, in consultation with the Global Head of Finance
- Performing autonomously international and domestic tax planning
- Recommending actions to optimize aspects of internal tax policies
- Providing value-added insight and advice on tax implications of business decisions
- Developing, implementing and maintaining a comprehensive transfer pricing policy
- Supporting the sales & operations managers and the finance department in tax matters related to international business relations and transactions
- Ensuring proper transaction flows are being implemented across the group and proper documentation is put in place and kept up-to-date
- Ensuring and managing compliance with applicable tax regulations
- Supervising and assisting in tax audits to address potential issues, minimize litigations and to achieve the best possible outcome when disputes arise
- Reporting: reports follow-ups on tax compliance across the group, reports related party transactions as required by regulations, compiling country-by-country tax reporting, managing the effective tax rate of the group
- Maintaining relationships with external tax advisors/tax authorities to ensure the highest quality service
Your profile
We are looking for a proactive and result driven Tax Expert. You are a critical person with excellent analytical skills with the capacity to formulate clear and good advice to others. Your strong communication skills and your diplomacy allow you to adapt to different situations and cultures and to establish strong relationships. You're a hands-on and cost-conscious problem solver who strives to create added value for the company through smart tax strategies.
- Master's degree in law, economics, ideally with an extra degree in Taxation
- 7+ years working experience in a multinational producing industry
- Strong understanding of taxes and accounting
- Financial analysis concepts and applications – broad knowledge required in areas such as project analysis (NPV, IRR, payback), operational analysis including currency, M&A analysis, etc.
- Business acumen
- Very strong verbal and written communication skills
- Presentation skills and comfortable presenting to all levels of the organization
- Leadership – Build up a strong connection within the region and with Corporate to make sure the processes work in a proper way. Influence and advice the Local Leadership on the best way to run the business from the taxes and financial results point of view.
- fluent in English and German
What we offer
- Become part of an international team and pursue your career goals at a hidden champion with flat hierarchies
- You are located in Germany, at the headquarter in Hilden with the flexibility to work from home (40%)
- You can actively shape growth and success
- You can work in international and interdisciplinary project teams
- You will work independently but with a great international team to support you if needed
Interested? Let’s get in contact!
Human Resources
[email protected]
Leistungen:
- Betriebliche Altersvorsorge
- Betriebsarzt/Betriebsärztin
- Firmenevents
- Firmenhandy
- Flexible Arbeitszeiten
- Homeoffice-Möglichkeit
- Kostenlose Getränke
- Kostenloser Parkplatz
- Mitarbeiter-Rabatt
Arbeitsort: Zum Teil im Homeoffice in 40721 Hilden
