TAX Process Lead

Job ID: | Location: Lodz, Poland, hybrid work

"Greater Chemistry – between People and Planet" – it is our Purpose which leads company's Strategy:
     
•  We are shaping the future with our customers. 
     
•  We are accelerating innovation.
     
•  We are leading the transition towards sustainability.
     
•  We are building a culture of possibilities.
By joining us, you create an actual impact on sustainability, innovation, relations with the customers and development of your own career.

The Indirect Tax Process Lead position is being recruited to fulfil a 2-year contract necessitated by the expansion of the team's scope of responsibilities. This temporary role has been created specifically to support a new project initiative that requires specialized tax expertise and process management skills. The recruitment addresses the immediate need for additional leadership in tax operations while the organization implements new systems and processes, particularly in areas such as e-invoicing and tax automation. As the team's workload has increased due to scope extension, this position will ensure continued operational excellence and regulatory compliance during the period of growth and change.

What will you be doing?

• Manage daily tax operations and drive end-to-end process improvements for VAT, WHT, and environmental taxes.
• Support the Head of Tax Operations in meeting service level agreements and key performance indicators.
• Lead implementation of e-invoicing systems and tax automation projects.
• Ensure regulatory compliance across all tax activities and identify potential compliance issues.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive tax procedure documentation and training materials.
• Serve as point of contact for country-specific tax reporting.
• Coordinate tax meetings and foster cross-functional collaboration.
• Support M&A activities through SAP tax integration.

 
What are we looking for?

• College degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Tax Law, Accounting, or related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in tax management, finance, or related business areas
• Strong technical knowledge of VAT, WHT, and environmental tax regulations
• Project management experience, particularly in process improvement
• Knowledge of SAP and tax-related software (S/4 implementation project experience preferred)
• Experience in preparing indirect tax reports for Noram market
• Language skills:
• English C1
• French, Spanish or Portuguese nice to have

 
What's in it for you?

• Possibility to work in a Top Employer 2024 certified company.
• A rewarding challenge to further develop your skills in a professional work environment.
• An opportunity to be a part of the team with great enthusiasm for the business and for delivering top class services.
• Career development within our organization.
• Language bonuses.
• Relocation packages.
• Internal and external trainings.
• Benefits such as sport card (Multisport), private health care, additional life insurance.
• Hybrid work model.
• Language courses.
• Corrective eyeglasses refund.
• Performance related yearly bonus.
• Broad range of initiatives provided by Social Team (cultural, sporty, loan found, various contest, occasional bonuses etc.).
• Discount card for the various restaurants.
• Integrational team events.
• Possibility to participate in the charity activities.
• Excellent working conditions in Monopolis complex in Lodz (wheelchair accessible workplace).

Your Contact
Zuzanna Glapińska
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Telephone: | mobile: | E-mail: #LI-ZG1

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Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", which considers the principles of customer, innovation and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties.

At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status ,age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.