Senior Tax Manager, Global Sourcing & Cocoa

Senior Tax Manager, Global Sourcing & Cocoa

Location : Zurich, CH, 8005

Zurich, CH, 8005

At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry.

We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product.

We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future.

We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide.

We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!

About the Role

We are currently looking for a Senior Tax Manager, Global Sourcing & Cocoa (GS&C) to play a key role in Barry Callebaut’s Group Tax function.

Reporting to the Group Tax Manager, this role supports in advising on tax strategies, structures and impact of business undertakings for the GS&C business, with a focus on African countries.

This role assists in the identification and transparent management of tax opportunities as well as risk and oversees the tax compliance of GS&C group entities.

This role readily interacts with various internal stakeholders and promotes cross-functional teamwork to engage the requisite resources and plays a supporting role in maintaining relationships with external stakeholders such as tax authorities and tax advisors.

Key Responsibilities include :

Being the tax business partner in providing advice / assistance to various internal stakeholders on relevant tax topics, including international taxes, transfer pricing and indirect taxes

Assisting in defining regional tax strategies / policies and executing tax efficient structures with respect to new as well as existing business operations

Managing and coordinating key tax audits, as well as dispute resolutions, including negotiations with tax authorities on direct and indirect tax issues

Completing monthly tax reporting for the GS&C group entities, including ensuring adherence to Group transfer pricing policies and income tax reporting

Collaborating with the Accounting Centre of Expertise / local finance teams to support and provide guidance on tax accounting and compliance

Reviewing and updating quarterly uncertain tax positions / IFRIC 23

Overseeing tax compliance activities for group entities, including transfer pricing documentation and tax returns

Proactively researching and analyzing key tax law changes that may have implications for the business in the region

About You

Master / Bachelor in Finance, Accountancy or equivalent

Minimum 6 years of relevant work experience in a Tax function in a multinational company (preferably in B2B / food industries) or Big 4 Accounting firm

Sound knowledge and experience of international taxation and indirect taxes

Experience in tax accounting and compliance is preferred

Excellent communication skills with an ability to clearly communicate complex tax issues

A team player and who is also capable of working independently when required with a strong sense of discipline and responsibility

Fluent in English and French, both written and verbal