Do you want to work with international taxation in one of Norway's most international companies?

Senior Tax Manager

Do you want to work with international taxation in one of Norway's most international companies?
If so, Jotun seeks to strengthen its Group Tax function with an experienced Senior Tax Manager to provide proactive advice and compliance support for all group entities. The candidate will primarily focus on corporate tax and transfer pricing, but also have an awareness of withholding tax and indirect tax matters. This is a key and visible role within the Group Finance organisation.

The Senior Group Tax Manager position will be based in Jotun's head office in Sandefjord and report to the Vice President Group Tax.

Job Description

• Maintain and enhance global tax policies and processes to maintain a strong control and governance environment within the organization
• Monitor tax operations to ensure that the entities adhere to our tax policies
• Communicate goals, risks and priorities to senior management
• Drive and implement changes required as a result of legislative and regulatory changes
• Support indirect tax compliance obligations in the territories that Jotun operates
• Develop a strong working relationship with the business-, and finance leadership across the organization and act as a key point of contact and support for our local and regional taxation matters
• Initiate and perform transfer pricing reviews of defined transaction categories and secure implementation of any changes
• Review tax filings for completeness and accuracy and identify and document uncertain tax positions affecting the Group's tax provision
• Manage tax audits and disputes with tax authorities
• Engage and follow up with external advisors when required

What we look for

• Law or finance graduate with professional qualifications from university or similar institution
• Minimum 5 years of international tax experience from a top-tier advisory firm, a multinational group and/or tax administration
• Good understanding of internal control
• Experience in accounting, controlling and consolidation is preferred
• Good business understanding
• Strong knowledge of international tax concepts and laws, both within indirect and direct taxes
• Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word and experience using data analysis tools such as PowerBI

• Fluent in Norwegian and English, written and verbal
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• High social and intercultural competence
• Ability to analyze complex issues and exercise sound judgement
• Skilled at networking as well as building and using own network to achieve objectives
• Proactive ability to identify and initiate improvement opportunities
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and to work under tight deadlines
• A digital mindset and interest in process digitalization are considered a plus
• Willingness to travel
• Positive mind and good humor

What we offer

A friendly and supportive culture. Jotun is a large and dynamic global community present in over 100 countries. We have an informal work environment with few hierarchies, and we are always striving to live our values; Loyalty - Care - Respect - Boldness.

Extensive opportunities for professional and personal development, both through on-the-job training and Jotun Academy. At Jotun, we aim to develop long-term relationships with our employees and focus on nurturing people building their careers with us.

A professional and supportive work environment focused on continuous improvement and innovation. Our story is one of growth, driven by innovation and reinvention of processes and concepts to create better and sustainable products.

Exciting challenges, including international career opportunities, in a growing company with excellent financial results. We are growing steadily, and our financial strength allows us to invest in people, research and development and the support of our local communities.

Contact

Lars Erik Marstein

Vice President Group Tax - Group Finance

Mobile:+47 481 43 458

Mail: lars.erik.marstein@jotun.no

Stefan Fjellvang

Mail: stefan.fjellvang@jotun.no

HR Advisor

Position information

Company:

Jotun A/S

Contract Type:

Full-time, permanent

CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):

28.02.2023

Who we are

With more than 60 companies and a presence in over 100 countries Jotun operates on every continent. We believe that real value in our companies is our employees, both as individuals and as teams. We focus on providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development, driven by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness. WE make it happen!

Our brand new headquarters, which includes a state-of-the-art R&D center is situated on the seaside in Sandefjord. We provide a wide range of career opportunities, within areas such as finance and administration, IT, sales and marketing, supply chain, engineering, technical, and research and development.

Visit our Career Page to know more about life at Jotun.

Jotun's company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and diversity of professions, gender, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures etc. We are committed to represent the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination.

If you are applying to a position and require any additional support in the interview process, please let us know how we can accommodate this.

If you think that this role is what you could be doing next, apply now!