We are on the lookout for a talented and experienced Country Tax Manager to become a vital part of our dynamic team. This role is key to ensuring our tax compliance and optimizing our tax strategies within Belgium, all while embracing Danone’s global perspective.

Your Role

As a member of our Corporate Tax Team, which spans Belgium, the Netherlands and France, you will report to the Head of Tax BeNeLux in Hoofddorp, The Netherlands. Your home base will be our vibrant Gent office in Belgium, where you’ll work alongside the Tax VAT Specialist and the Alpro business teams. Flexibility is essential, as you’ll occasionally work from other Danone Belgium offices and travel to our Paris and Hoofddorp locations.

As our Country Tax Manager, you will be part of an international tax team. Ensuring compliancy with local and international tax laws, optimize tax strategies, and collaborate with a diverse team across borders.

Your expertise will be crucial in navigating the complexities of tax regulations and driving our business forward.

Key Responsibilities:

• Regulatory Monitoring: Stay ahead of the curve with local and international tax laws and regulations, assessing their impact on Danone.
• Tax Compliance: Lead the preparation and timely filing of all Belgian tax returns (corporate income tax, withholding tax, VAT, transfer pricing), ensuring precision and adherence to laws.
• Transfer Pricing: Develop and review local transfer pricing documentation, ensuring all Belgian transactions are at arm’s length and compliant.
• Tax Reporting: Oversee the effective tax rate, participate in tax forecasting cycles, and ensure compliance with Pillar II notifications and DAC6.
• Tax Strategy: Provide insights on the tax implications of business operations and restructurings, seeking opportunities for value creation (e.g., tax cash optimization).
• Tax Dispute Management: Manage tax audits and inquiries by Belgian tax authorities, coordinating with external advisors as needed.
• Team Leadership: Be a trusted business partner, offering regular advice and training to teams, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

In order to success in this role you bring: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Taxation, Finance, Law, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of experience in taxation, ideally within a multinational.
• Fluent in English and Dutch; French is an asset
• Deep knowledge of Belgian and international tax laws and regulations, Strong analytical and strategic planning abilities and excellent communication and leadership skills
• CPA, JD, or equivalent certification is highly desirable.

About us

In all our activities we respect the Danone values that are fundamental to our company: Humanism, Openness, Proximity and Enthusiasm. These beliefs guide us in how we work and interact with each other. Do you share the same values, then Danone is certainly a good fit for you!

At Danone, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that drives our growth as a business, as teams and as individuals.

Did you know that as a B-Corp certified company, Danone Belux meets the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability?

We offer

It is an exciting time to join Danone as a Country Tax Manager. In our vibrant and international working environment you will be supported to learn new skills and to grow an impactful career aligned with your personal aspirations.

At Danone Belux, we offer a hybrid working environment which enables each team to meet our people's desire for flexibility. Aside an attractive base salary, you will receive a complete package of benefits, including:

• Company car and possibility to opt in for the federal mobility budget
• Performance bonus
• 32 holidays
• Meal vouchers
• Health and group insurance
• Discounts for Danone products
• Various learning and development options

What's next

It’s simple – hit the “apply” button now.

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Good luck, we can’t wait to meet you!

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