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Job Description

Are you passionate about navigating complex tax landscapes and driving compliance excellence? Are you a seasoned expert in international tax strategy and regulatory requirements? Do you want to play a key role in shaping the tax framework for GLS globally? Join our dynamic and inspiring team at the GLS Group HQ in Amsterdam as Manager Group Tax. You will oversee tax items, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. You will collaborate closely with finance, legal, and business units to support strategic decision-making and mitigate tax risks. Additionally, you develop strategic relationships with key internal and external partners, serving as a tax expert within the Group Finance community. Manager Group Tax Base in Amsterdam, the Netherlands This Is What Your Typical Day Looks Like Supporting in providing strategic and technical tax support by developing recommendations to minimize and/or monitor tax risk for the GLS Group and its subsidiaries in Europe and North America Support tax director on complex tax (compliance) matters Handle timely and accurate preparation, review and consultative services for tax compliance within the specific GLS business Supporting in analysing of complex tax issues and make recommendations to senior management and finance teams in the GLS entities Actively review and monitor federal, state and international legislation and regulatory pronouncements to ensure compliance with current requirements Where required review, recommend and support implementation of tax reporting and accounting policies Support the Group tax accounting process (interim and full year), assisting in liaising with IDS Group tax colleagues, supplying the necessary documentation, including tax position papers and input in other judgmental areas Provide support on Transfer Pricing questions and files Interacting with the companies’ external auditors You Check These Boxes Bachelor/master degree required Professional tax qualifications (e.g. Chartered Tax Advisor) Minimum 5 years of tax work experience preferred, experience in international Tax topics, Transfer pricing and M&A related topics are a plus Experience in a Big 4 Accounting and Professional Services firm preferred High ethical standards Able to work independently & highly confidentially Flexible and pragmatic Prepared to get involved in detail Fluent English (written and spoken) International outlook You Can Expect An international and dynamic working environment at the global HQ close to the top management A platform for an international career in an innovative, fast-moving, and high-growth environment with flat hierarchies, quick decision-making processes, and autonomy and innovation is encouraged Emphasis on personal and career development A team of committed, bright, and dependable colleagues A competitive salary and performance bonus agreement Up to 30 days of vacation Free catered lunch with a new menu every day A future-proof and dynamic industry that is characterized by growth

Core Responsibilities

Provide strategic and technical tax support across GLS entities in Europe and North America, including compliance, tax risk management, transfer pricing, and analysis of complex tax matters. Support tax accounting and reporting, monitor regulatory changes, advise senior management, and coordinate with internal teams and external auditors.

Requirements

A bachelor’s or master’s degree is required, along with professional tax qualifications such as Chartered Tax Advisor. At least five years of tax experience is preferred, with international tax, transfer pricing, M&A, and Big Four experience considered advantageous; candidates should also demonstrate high ethical standards, independence, confidentiality, flexibility, pragmatism, and fluent English.

Benefits

• Performance Bonus
• Up To 30 Days Of Vacation
• Free Catered Lunch
• Personal And Career Development