Tax Manager Benelux

The organisation

Following the merger of Smurfit Kappa and WestRock in July 2024, Smurfit WestRock has become a global leader in paper-based packaging solutions, with manufacturing and converting operations in 40 countries and a workforce of over 100,000 employees. In 2024, the company generated revenues exceeding $21 billion and an EBITDA of approximately $3.3 billion. Smurfit WestRock is publicly listed on both the NYSE and LSE, with its headquarters in Ireland.

Smurfit WestRock Benelux operates 22 plants and employs around 4,000 people across the region. The regional head office is located in Oosterhout, while the European headquarters are in Amsterdam.

The position

We are currently seeking a Tax Manager Benelux for the regional office in Oosterhout (hybrid working is possible). This senior tax position reports directly to the CFO for the Benelux region, with a dotted line to the Group Tax Controller based in Dublin, Ireland. You will manage one direct report, the Assistant Tax Manager, and work closely with your finance and tax colleagues to foster development and engagement. Since it is a broad tax role, external tax advisors may be consulted when necessary.

You will build and maintain effective working relationships with business financial controllers, group controllers, auditors, and external tax advisors. Collaboration with external tax advisors will also extend to supporting the HR team on wage tax compliance. A key aspect of the role involves managing the relationships with the tax authorities in the region.

This position offers a broad tax role with significant opportunities for professional development, enabling you to gain hands-on experience and work within a global, multinational organization, with colleagues based in Europe and the United States.

Tasks & responsibilities

• Manage all tax affairs of the Benelux region, including the relationship with tax authorities. Provide corporate income tax advice to Dutch entities and international subsidiaries, including on earnings repatriation. Work with external tax advisors.
• Oversee/manage tax compliance, controls, and tax financial reporting locally and to the Group. Collaborate with the Assistant Tax Manager and external tax advisors and auditors to determine tax provisioning and assess tax risk within a US GAAP framework. US GAAP training will be provided.
• Handle tax risk management and oversee corporate income tax, transfer pricing, and VAT audits in the region, in partnership with external tax advisors.
• Lead and mentor the Assistant Tax Manager and collaborate with the finance and tax teams.
• Manage regional transfer pricing, country-by-country reporting, and Pillar Two compliance, collaborating with external tax advisors.
• Work closely with business controllers to ensure effective internal controls and compliance across all tax categories.
• Further develop and maintain the Tax Control Framework as part of the Smurfit WestRock integration in the Netherlands.
• Work on effective tax rate and cash tax management.

Candidate profile

• A relevant Dutch degree in Fiscal Economics or Fiscal Law.
• Approximately 7-10 years of experience in Dutch corporate income tax obtained as a tax advisor or in-house tax specialist with affinity for numbers. Financial reporting experience is beneficial, though not mandatory. US GAAP training will be provided.
• Proactive, with good communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Ability to work across different levels and environments within the organization.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate technical knowledge into practical, business-oriented solutions.
• Familiarity with HFM, SmartView, or SAP is a plus but not required. Training will be provided. Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Fluent in Dutch and good in English, written and spoken.

Interested?

You are invited to apply for this position by following the link below. Please note that fluency in Dutch is a must for this role. For more information, please contact Harry Teuben at +31 (0)6 25 28 82 96.