Tax Manager

We are JTI, a leading tobacco company with a presence in 130 countries. Our business is built on innovation, and we're committed to creating better products for our consumers. But our business is also about our people - their talent, their potential, and their growth. We believe that when they're free to be themselves, amazing things can happen.

That's why our employees choose to be part of JTI. We've been recognized as a Global Top Employer for nine years running, and 83% of our employees feel happy working with us. We're a company that values its people, and we're looking for someone to join our team as a Tax Manager - Pillar 2 Specialist.

This role is a critical part of our global tax strategy. You'll be responsible for ensuring compliance with the new Pillar 2 rules, which aim to ensure a global effective minimum taxation of 15% for all large multinationals. You'll work closely with our finance team to gather financial data, analyze the applicability of safe harbors, and prepare jurisdictional reports. Your expertise will be essential in determining which entities are in scope for which provisions of Pillar 2 and setting up a timeline for reporting.

As a Tax Manager - Pillar 2 Specialist, you'll have the opportunity to work on complex tax issues and make a real impact on our business. You'll be part of a dynamic and challenging environment, and your contributions will be valued and recognized. If you're a tax professional with a passion for global taxation and a commitment to excellence, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Scoping: Determine which entities are in scope for which provisions of Pillar 2 and set up a timeline for reporting.
• Data collection: Gather financial data, analyze the applicability of safe harbors, and prepare jurisdictional reports.
• Transitional and permanent safe harbors: Ascertain on behalf of entities if criteria for any exemptions are met.
• ETR calculation: Determine top-up tax per jurisdiction and allocate this tax back to the relevant entities.
• Determining which entity pays the tax: Analyze and advise management on the outcome.
• Filing of the return: Prepare the Globe Information Return for JTI and align further with JT to ensure appropriate filing.

Requirements:

• University degree
• Tax knowledge and experience
• IFRS or local GAAP Accounting knowledge and experience
• SAP S4 knowledge is a plus
• MS office, advanced user of MS Excel is a must
• Fluent English
• Strong communication skills to communicate complex issues clearly to stakeholders
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills