To further support the growth of iBanFirst, we are looking to add an experienced Tax Manager to our team on group level.
As Tax Group Manager at iBanFirst, you will be responsible for managing the group’s tax strategy, ensuring optimization and compliance with local and international regulations.
Your responsibilities will include:
1. Tax Strategy
- Define and implement the group’s tax strategy.
- Identify opportunities for tax optimization while managing associated risks.
- Monitor tax regulations at both national and international levels.
2. Compliance and Tax Obligations Management
- Oversee the preparation and filing of local tax returns (Transfer Pricing forms, VAT, corporate income tax, local taxes, etc.) in collaboration with our Chief Accountant.
- Ensure compliance with current tax regulations and avoid any tax disputes.
- Manage relationships with tax authorities.
3. Audits and Tax Litigation Management
- Coordinate tax audits and respond to inquiries from tax authorities.
- Handle tax disputes and collaborate with external advisors when necessary.
4. Support for Operations and Projects
- Provide tax support for strategic projects (mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, etc.).
- Collaborate with finance, legal, and operational teams to secure the tax aspects of transactions.
5. Management and Reporting
- Lead and supervise our external tax advisors across Europe
- Provide regular reporting to management on tax risks, opportunities, and the outcomes of tax initiatives.
What do you need:
Education and Experience
- Degree in Taxation, Tax Law, Accounting, or equivalent (Master’s level preferred).
- Minimum of 6 to 8 years of experience in taxation, ideally in both consultancy and corporate settings.
- Expertise in international taxation and transfer pricing.
Technical Skills
- In-depth knowledge of national and international tax regulations.
- Proficiency in accounting standards related to taxation (BEGAAP, FRGAAP mainly)
- Strong skills in financial modeling and analysis.
Professional Attributes
- Leadership skills and the ability to manage several projects
- Analytical mindset with the ability to solve complex problems.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact with diverse stakeholders (internal and external).
- Proficiency in English and French (written and spoken). Dutch or other languages are a plus.
What do we offer?
- Various missions and projects in an innovative and rising start-up in a thriving industry (fintech)
- A key role and a unique opportunity to shape the future of iBanFirst
- Perks : meal vouchers, eco-vouchers, group health insurance, pension plan, phone subscription, monthly allowance, gym pass, company car
- Fast learning environment and possibility to take responsibilities
- A great, professional, and international team with a flat hierarchy and regular global and internal events
- A nice work environment
Our recruitment process:
- A phone call with Christine, our People Partner BE
- An Interview with Nicolas, Head of Controlling and Accounting
- An Interview with Arnaud, our CFO
Who are we?
iBanFirst is an international financial services provider offering alternative payment solutions to traditional banking.
Founded in 2013, iBanFirst is a fintech that developed a banking platform to enable international SMEs to carry out fast, secure and fairly priced multi-currency transactions.
Thanks to iBanFirst, finance teams can send and receive payments in more than 30 currencies and benefit from personalized support to cover their foreign exchange exposure.
Since 2016, iBanFirst has raised 46 million euros and in May 2021, the Californian fund Marlin Equity Partners invested €200M to further accelerate the growth and development of iBanFirst.
Joining iBanFirst is a unique opportunity to develop your skills and evolve quickly in an international company that is at the cutting edge of innovation.
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