Tax Reporting & Compliance Manager

Tax Reporting & Compliance Manager | Schiphol

The Tax Reporting & Compliance Manager based in Amsterdam is part of the direct Tax Accounting and Compliance team with a strong connect to the Trafigura Tax Department. You will also connect with Tax Accounting and Compliance centres in Geneva, Mumbai and Montevideo. This means this is a pivoting role and bringing together the data, tax planning and managing Tax Compliance, Tax Accounting and Reporting for multiple Trafigura entities in various jurisdictions.

Trafigura is an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment that operates at a high pace. It is essential the Tax Reporting & Compliance Manager has that same spirit and drive in order to push the business forward and deliver high-quality tax accounting and reporting support to all parts of the Trafigura business within tight deadlines. You will be close to the decision‑making process. It is therefore a great possibility to develop as a tax professional as well as an opportunity for personal development in a business operating in the geopolitical arena.

The Tax Accounting and Reporting Manager is responsible for:

• Hands‑on first review and preparation of the group’s financial reports on a monthly and quarterly basis for current, deferred and uncertain tax positions.
• Enhance the review and preparation process, through controls and proactively make actionable recommendations for further enhancements and synergies for the preparation and timely completion of tax returns and financial statements.
• Responsible for the preparation and timely submission of an international portfolio of corporate income tax returns (incl. Dutch). Develop and train the group’s tax compliance support team.
• Preparation of relevant tax disclosures included in the Annual Report and year end package.
• Coordinate/lead external tax audits.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including accounting and finance, legal, and operations, to ensure tax compliance and accounting implications of business decisions are addressed and get resolved.
• Monitor and communicate future possible automation/system technology opportunities around tax accounting and reporting.
• Manage Transfer Pricing compliance and manage TP documentation is correct and up‑to‑date, incl. CbcR and Masterfile.
• Support with reporting obligations under DAC6 and Pillar 2.

• Down to earth, common sense and hands‑on personality with energy, drive and entrepreneurial spirit aimed at delivery of concrete answers and pragmatic solutions.
• Ability to zoom out and understand the bigger (Tax) picture.
• Team player, with an open non‑political style understanding the importance of personal integrity.
• Strive for simplification and clarity, and focus on value‑adding activities.
• Show dedication and endurance, follow through and pay attention to important details.
• Skilled in developing, utilizing and extending network of internal and external contacts.
• Commercial awareness and customer orientation with a very pro‑active mindset.

• Master in Tax, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of relevant work experience in Tax Accounting and Reporting and Tax Compliance at a consultancy firm or in‑house.
• In‑depth knowledge and experience in IFRS, Local GAAP or US GAAP.
• Strong communication (verbal and written skills), fluent in business English and Dutch (as you will need to be able to communicate with the Dutch Tax Authorities).
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem‑solving skills.