Manager (m/f/d) - Indirect Tax

Location: Zurich, Switzerland

Date Posted: Aug 1, 2025

Description

Manager - Indirect Tax

Location: Zurich, Switzerland

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

The Team

A&M's Switzerland Tax Team offers a holistic approach to the market, providing expertise across diverse services, including Indirect Tax, Global Transaction Tax, Private Equity Funds Tax Compliance, People Services, Corporate Tax, and Transfer Pricing. The Indirect Tax team specializes in navigating the complexities of VAT and indirect tax regulations, ensuring clients meet the highest standards while optimizing their tax processes.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on high-impact projects, collaborate with experienced professionals, and contribute to the growth of one of the fastest-expanding tax practices.

How you will contribute

• Provide advanced analyses and strategic advice on complex indirect tax issues, translating them into actionable solutions.
• Take an active role in indirect tax audit preparations and appeals, working closely with clients and tax authorities.
• Engage in international indirect tax projects and initiatives.
• Work on projects aimed at improving indirect tax compliance and efficiency.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and guide clients through evolving indirect tax requirements.
• Lead and mentor junior team members, delivering indirect tax training to clients.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to identify and develop growth opportunities for the indirect tax practice.

Qualifications

• At least 4–5 years of relevant work experience in Indirect Tax/VAT, gained from a leading tax consultancy.
• Solid understanding of complex indirect tax concepts and their practical application.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Academic background in Economics, Finance, Law, or a comparable professional field.
• Entrepreneurial and client-focused mindset, supporting the growth of the tax practice.
• Strong communication skills in either German or French and English, with the ability to present complex matters clearly.

Your journey at A&M

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person's unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.

We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.

A&M's entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity, and we foster inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.

It is Alvarez & Marsal's practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws. .

Please note that as per A&M policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that A&M will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.