Job Description
The Tax Manager is responsible for providing and coordinating Swiss and international advice with respect to corporate income tax and VAT, and other tax matters relating to charitable foundations and related worldwide operating grant-giving organisations. This role supports the tax team and develops tax-efficient strategies for philanthropic activities whilst ensuring adherence to complex international tax regulations across multiple jurisdictions. The role reports to the Head of Tax.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Provide and coordinate Swiss and international advice on cross-border corporate income tax and VAT issues as well as all other kinds of relevant taxes, partly utilising third-party advisors depending on the countries involved
* Prepare or review required Swiss tax filings (income and capital taxes, withholding tax, stamp duty, VAT) for the organisation in compliance with applicable guidelines and deadlines
* Manage transfer pricing documentation and policies for intercompany transactions within the global organisation
* Contribute to the setting of policies, procedures and standards within the grant-giving organisation
* Conduct periodic review of compliance and reporting processes and controls, with a view to continuous improvement
* Manage tax related requests and tax audits. Coordinate between tax authorities and relevant internal stakeholders
* Independent management of national and cross-border projects under the supervision of the Head of Tax
* Build and maintain relationships with external tax advisors across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring quality service delivery
* Monitor changes in Swiss and international tax legislation and assess their impact on the organisation's operations and charitable activities
Qualifications
* Swiss certified tax expert or equivalent professional tax qualification
* 5 to 10 years' experience preferably (but not necessarily) in corporate income tax or VAT consulting in a reputable tax or law firm or in an in-house function
* Solid understanding of international tax principles, including transfer pricing, permanent establishment exposure, and the application of tax treaties across relevant jurisdictions
* Demonstrated project management skills, with the ability to plan and coordinate workstreams, engage with internal and external stakeholders, and deliver tax projects to deadline in a dynamic environment
* Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships across global and cross-functional teams
* Professional working level of English (verbal and written)
* Must have visa/full working rights for Switzerland
Additional Information
Of course, it is a two-way street, this means that we offer not only a competitive salary, but we believe in a healthy work-life balance. This is what you can expect from us:
* This role is based in Zug, Switzerland.
* This role can be either done full-time (100%) or part-time (80%).
* We offer a competitive salary & benefits package.
* Hybrid working opportunity which allows for up to 60% working from home.
* Take advantage of our Flexible Working Guidelines and work up to 10 days per year from abroad, anywhere in the world.
* 25 vacation days and 4 volunteering days per year.
* Comprehensive benefits package (incl. learning budget, pension scheme, home office budget).
If you wish to apply, please submit your CV and motivation letter in English (in PDF format). Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, therefore we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications.
Reference checks are part of the final hiring procedure.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
We stand for equal opportunities and are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse team in an equitable and inclusive environment. We strongly encourage applications of people with lived experience, as well as from candidates coming from any minority or underrepresented groups.