Global Tax Director

vor 14 Stunden


Genf, Schweiz SGS SA Vollzeit
Global Tax Director - Tax Reporting/Tax Accounting, Policies and Swiss Tax Compliance
  • Full-time

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

The Global Tax Director will be responsible for Global tax reporting, tax accounting within SGS, Group tax policies and Swiss tax compliance.

He/She will work on a global level, in close cooperation with multiple departments, including Group Accounting, Regional Tax Directors and Global Treasury, Legal and Controlling as well as local Finance teams.

Primary responsibilities:

  • Manage, plan and monitor the effective tax rate and the cash tax rate for the group during the year, hard close and fast close;
  • Manage and coordinate the audit activities of external auditors;
  • Manage all tax related topics, tax provisioning, tax risk management (in Tax platform), current and deferred tax calculation for the group for all 5 reporting cycles during a year;
  • Facilitation and preparation of all tax related topics regarding the consolidated financial statements of SGS group in IFRS;
  • Manage and update the Group Tax Policy, tax control framework and tax procedures being in place in the group;
  • Initiate and manage publications such as a Tax Transparency report and Public CbCR;
  • Manage and update the Minimum Control Standards Tax of the group and the tax risk management process of the group;
  • Active collaboration with HQ peer group initiated by SwissHolding or similar organizations
  • Manage tax audits and tax audit requests for the companies in Switzerland;
  • Preparation and negotiation of requests to the tax authorities in Switzerland;
  • Preparation and optimization of tax returns for each Swiss entities, preparation all tax documents and reports for the Swiss tax authorities;
  • Preparation of objections to the Swiss tax authorities and submitting appeals to the Cantonal and Federal commissions;
  • Optimization and reorganization of legal entities within Switzerland, review valuations of operational companies, review all legal documents, transfer investments and financing requirements;
  • Loan financing, capital measures, thin cap or interest barrier rules of Swiss countries/companies;
  • Assisting with set up of new legal entities or liquidation/closure of legal entities and branches;
  • On-going review of tax saving opportunities, tax credits etc. together with local Finance;
  • Support Corporate development in acquisition and divestment projects within Switzerland
    • Degree in business administration, tax law, accounting, or a similar field, with a strong academic record.
    • +8-10 years of experience in corporate tax and IFRS (IAS12) with large multinational companies, on a global level;
    • Deep international knowledge of tax legislation and accounting principles and a comprehensive understanding of tax laws and accounting standards in the key regions;
    • Experience in a broad range of international tax issues, including tax reporting, tax accounting, policies, Swiss tax compliance, etc.

Required skills:

  • Ability to lead and deliver in a dynamic environment, identifying opportunities, driving change and continuous improvement with a positive attitude and critical mindset
  • Willingness to step in and work in detail to achieve objectives
  • Ability to operate under pressure and capable of managing numerous work streams at once
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a small global team, sharing knowledge and ideas
  • Ability to build and maintain internal and external networks and grow strong relationships
  • Must be a confident communicator with good interpersonal skills and a proactive mindset

We would like to hear from candidates based in Switzerland or willing to relocate

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