Danone is a world leading food company committed to excellence and innovation. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Country Tax Manager to join our dynamic team. This role is crucial in ensuring our tax compliance and optimizing our tax strategies within Belgium, yet taking into account Danone’s international context.  

You will be part of the International Tax Team and will be reporting into the Head of Tax BeNeLux, located in Hoofddorp, The Netherlands.  
The role will be in principle based in the Gent area in Belgium. Flexibility in working location will however be required. Working from the Brussels office or at the factory in Wevelgem can be needed as well. Also visiting the corporate tax team in DPA or the BENELUX Finance team in Rijswijk will be necessary once in a while.  
 
You will be joining a truly international tax team consisting of corporate tax, transfer pricing and indirect tax specialists and you will be working in a fast-paced global setting.  

In this role you will regularly collaborate with various Danone stakeholders in Belgium and abroad, as well as external advisors and tax authorities. The role will offer a steep learning curve and opportunities to further grow.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Tax Compliance: Oversee and manage the preparation and timely filing of all Belgian tax returns (corporate income tax, withholding tax, VAT, transfer pricing), ensuring accuracy and adherence to local and international tax laws. 

• Transfer Pricing: Prepare and review local transfer pricing documentation, ensure that all Belgian transactions are at arm’s length and meet transfer pricing (documentation) requirements. 

• Tax Reporting: Manage the effective tax rate and participate in tax forecasting cycles as well as ensuring reporting obligations under Pillar II notifications, DAC6 are met. 

• Tax Strategy: Advise on the tax implications of business operations, restructurings and look for opportunities of value creation ( e.g. tax cash optimization). 

• Tax Dispute Management: Coordinate and manage tax audits and inquiries by the Belgian tax authorities, coordinating external advisors when necessary. 

• Team Leadership: Be a business partner through providing regular advice and training to teams , fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. 

• Regulatory Monitoring: Stay up to date with local and international tax laws and regulations and assess the impact for Danone.  

At Danone, we guarantee that you can simply be yourself. We believe that it's up to you to define the way you work, to develop yourself, to progress. With us, you'll work in an exciting, complex and challenging environment. This is how you will create new opportunities! 

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* all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status