We are looking for an Regional Tax Manager to join our team.

The purpose of the role:

To offer tax advisory services to the Nordics Region (Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Iceland & the Faroe Islands), ensuring adherence to regulations and maximizing tax efficiency. Supporting Business Areas by providing comprehensive tax guidance on contracts and projects.

In this role you will:

• Manage & review the preparation of VAT returns for the Nordics
• Managing and improving the tax reporting & compliance process (e.g. VAT). Timely identification and reporting of possible exposures in tax returns
• Preparing and reviewing the calculation of the current and, if relevant, deferred tax position
• Preparing and assisting with year-end audits packages for the external auditors
• Assuring that documentation is prepared and filed for (reclaiming) foreign withholding taxes
• Monitor and review (cross-border) proposals and contracts on their tax merits and align with the Group Tax department if necessary
• Ensure tax compliance and reporting obligations to the relevant authorities in the Nordics and liaising with Group Tax on any new legislative changes
• Ensure transfer pricing documentation is completed in full compliance with Group rules and all relevant tax legislation
• Work with the Human Resources and payroll teams to ensure full compliance with all employment tax legislation
• Proactively engage with operational teams to ensure appropriate consideration has been given to potential areas of tax leakage (for example, withholding taxes and the creation of permanent establishments)
• Responding to ad hoc and project related questions in support of Business Area operational projects.
• Develop and maintain a strong working relationship with external tax and legal advisors, but particularly with the Region’s preferred suppliers
• Maintain strong relationship with, and act as main point of contact for, the Tax Authorities
• Managing of tax inspections initiated by tax authorities related to VAT
• Support Group Tax Department with all necessary transfer pricing documentation
• Take personal responsibility for ongoing professional development
• Develop and maintain strong links with Group Tax colleagues
• Bring oversight to the tax affairs of the Region, ensuring that individual legal entity positions are optimal for the Region and for the Group
• Support the Legal Entity Efficiency Projects

What we offer:

• Attractive rewards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 6 weeks annual vacation, subsidised canteen, competitive pension, insurance, and parental leave agreement, in addition to a global profit share scheme. 
• Work/life balance. We offer flexible working hours and workplace, with focus on work/life balance for our employees.
• Supportive and caring culture. Our international culture embodies diverse colleagues who value teamwork and inclusion across business areas and borders. We offer opportunities for our employees to connect through social and professional networks. Our largest community CONNECT, throws after-works and informal meetings all year long for you to join. 
• Career and development. DNV offers extensive possibilities to grow and develop your competencies and career ambitions. We have a strong company culture with emphasis on growth mindset, knowledge sharing, and professional and personal development.
• By joining DNV you become part of a world-leading company whose purpose is to safeguard life, property, and the environment. Our values “we care, we share, we dare” characterize how we work and behave towards each other and our customers. 
• Our Høvik office is in beautiful surroundings by the sea and can offer access to sailboats, kayaks, tennis courts etc. We have more than 30 activity groups for you to join, as well as gym facilities and a kindergarten located on our premises. It is also worth noting that we offer free parking and shuttle buses to and from Skøyen, Lysaker and Sandvika.

You are a good match for the role if you have:

• An academic degree (BA or MA level) along with professional tax/accountancy/legal qualifications
• Experience in a global organization, preferably within an international company
• A comprehensive understanding of all key business processes across functional areas
• A willingness to grasp the business model and market dynamics of the Business Areas
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including collaboration with Group Tax, local tax authorities, external advisors, and auditors
• Experience with professional service companies, providing counsel on project tenders, contracts, and handling cross-border WHT and PE issues, is highly advantageous
• Demonstrable post-qualification experiences are required, with experience as a Tax Manager considered a significant strength
• Familiarity with tax aspects of mergers, re-organizations, and liquidations would be highly beneficial
• Fluent written and oral English at C1/C2 level
• Proficiency in one Scandinavian language at C1/C2 level is an asset
• Experience working with Oracle and Salesforce is a valued addition

For more information about the position, please contact:

Randhir Senapala - Regional Finance Manager Nordics

Randhir.Senapala@dnv.com

Deadline:

June 9, 2024