Tax Specialist

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JobReq ID: 47409

Type of work: Hybrid

Type of contract: Open-ended/permanent

Full/Part Time: Full time

Location:

Zaventem, BE

Our Company

Bridgestone in Europe, CIS, Middle East, India and Africa (BSEMIA), headquartered in Zaventem (Belgium), is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, a global leader providing sustainable mobility and advanced solutions.

In addition to our premium tire products, we offer a growing portfolio of tire-centric and mobility solutions. Together with our partners and guided by "Serving Society with Superior Quality”, that has been our mission since Shojiro Ishibashi founded Bridgestone in 1931, we are working to accelerate sustainable mobility innovations and solutions. Through innovative technology, we are committed to easier, safer, smoother and seamless mobility for our society and customers improving how people move, live, work and play.

Bridgestone also benefits from a significant retail network throughout the region – in fact our retail presence in the EMIA region is the largest in the tire industry. Through 17 distinct retail partners, we have around 3,500 outlets across Europe, the Middle East and Africa as well as around 2,500 outlets through our partner network in India. This network offers a selection of services, concepts and mobility solutions.

At Bridgestone we pride ourselves on the strong relationships we maintain with everyday drivers and this extensive retail network is one of the core reasons why.

You can learn more about our Group at https://bridgestone-emia.com/

In line with the “Bridgestone Essence”, our work environment is based on integrity and teamwork, where everyone can learn from each other and contribute with their own ideas in achieving the coming goals.

We want to hear from people who can take the challenge, unleash their creative potential and contribute to the company success demonstrating ownership, courage and agility. We want you to develop your skills, expand your knowledge and be proud of your work.

Position Description

Tax Specialist

Job Purpose

The tax specialist will take care of all Bridgestone tax matters in Belgium and the Netherlands (to exception of customs), covering the EMIA Headquarters, the Sales branch and the retail entities controlled by Bridgestone.

She/he will report to the Head of Tax – EMIA and will be part of the EMIA Tax Center of Excellence, working closely with Bridgestone TP Advisor, VAT Advisor and Head of EU Direct Tax.

Main Responsibilities

You actively participate in tax strategy by becoming a true Business Partner being integrated in the business decision process. The tax specialist shall:

• Manage all compliance activities for direct tax in Belgium and the Netherlands
• Ensure the timely submission of all tax filing requirements with appropriate and consistent disclosures
• Ensure the timely payment of tax liabilities and appropriate retention of information
• Coordinate the tax accounting activities and manage the current and deferred tax positions
• Manage Tax audits and ad-hoc tax authorities requests for information
• Contribute to a fair picture of direct tax assets and liabilities
• Contribute to the Japanese CFC/Tax haven reporting requirements of the BSEMIA group
• Support the increase of quality and transparency efforts in compliance activities
• Advise the organization on additional taxes and new future tax developments beyond pure direct and indirect tax, such as M&A
  

Profile

• Bachelor/Master in Tax or equivalent
• Intermediate to advanced applications software expertise (MS Office and SAP)
• Advanced expertise in taxes mainly in the area of Belgium direct tax and basic knowledge in VAT
  

Required Capabilities

• Strong organizational and management skills
• Ability to see the big picture while focusing on the process and procedures necessary to produce deliverables
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work product
• Ability to meet and establish deadlines
• Flexibility and the ability to work in a changing multinational environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player
• Language skills: Good knowledge of Dutch and English
  

Our Company

Tokyo-based Bridgestone Corporation is the world’s largest manufacturer of tires and other rubber products. We employ over 140,000 people around the world, operate 3 technical centers and 178 manufacturing plants and sell products in more than 150 countries. "Serving Society with Superior Quality” has been our mission since Shojiro Ishibashi founded Bridgestone in 1931 and we look for individuals who share our passion to fulfill this mission.

Facilities & Resources

Bridgestone EMEA operates in more than 60 countries and employs over 16,000 employees in its offices and plants:

• 10 Sales Regions with offices in Birmingham, Warsaw, Paris, Madrid, Milan, Bad Hamburg, Moscow, Johannesburg, Dubai and Pune
• 13 plants in France (Bethune), Belgium (Lanklaar), Italy (Bari), Poland (Stargard and Poznan), Hungary (Tatabanya), Spain (Bilbao, Puente San Miguel and Burgos), South Africa (Port Elizabeth and Brits), Russia (Ulyanovsk) and a joint venture in Turkey ( Izmit)
• A raw materials plant in Spain (Usansolo)
• A leading R&D facility in Italy
• State of the art proving grounds in Italy and Sweden
• The EMIA headquarters in Zaventem, Belgium.
  

Sales & Products

• With its leading materials technology, the company focuses on high-performance tyres: A major supplier of original equipment to car manufacturers (including VW/Audi
  

group, BMW, Mercedes, General Motors, Toyota, Nissan- Renault, etc.)

• A pioneer in Run-Flat Technology tyres and major supplier to car manufacturers
• A leading manufacturer in the agricultural market
• A leading manufacturer in the motorcycle market
• A leading brand in the truck & bus replacement market and a leading supplier to vehicle
  

manufacturers (Mercedes, Renault, Volvo, Scania, MAN, DAF, Iveco, etc.)

Our tyres are sold under the Bridgestone, Firestone, Dayton and other brand names for:

• Passenger cars, 4x4 vehicles
• Trucks and buses
• All types of commercial, construction and off-the-road vehicles
• Tractors and agricultural machinery
• Motorcycles and scooters
• Motor sport
• Aircraft
  

In addition to our Products, we also provide integrated fleet solutions as well as repair and maintenance services through our extensive fleet network.

For more information on our company please visit www.bridgestone.com and www.bridgestone.eu. To experience more about life at Bridgestone, check out the following link http://www.bridgestonenewsroom.eu/

Disclaimer

Diversity and inclusion are a central part of Bridgestone EMEA’s values at the highest level. This is key for our people to show a passion for excellence for improving society connected to the world in which we live. Our commitment to diversity, is linked to our founders mission of ‘Serving Society with Superior Quality’, which is essential in shaping and creating the organisation, serving all people, respectfully, connected to our business. We recognise that everyone is different and that attracting, developing and retaining our employees will create a sustainable working environment which is essential to our success.

MORE INFORMATION

If you can demonstrate the skills we are looking for and would like to make a difference in a Pioneering company dedicated to shaping a sustainable future of real-world mobility solutions, just click on the Apply Now button and add your CV!

All applications will be reviewed. Our Recruitment team will contact the suitable applicants for the next step of the recruitment process.

We are looking forward to hearing from you!

DISCLAIMER

Diversity and inclusion are a central part of Bridgestone EMIA’s values at the highest level. This is key for our people to show a passion for excellence for improving society connected to the world in which we live. Our commitment to diversity, is linked to our founders mission of ‘Serving Society with Superior Quality’, which is essential in shaping and creating the organization, serving all people, respectfully, connected to our business. We recognize that everyone is different and that attracting, developing and retaining our employees will create a sustainable working environment which is essential to our success. This means that all job applicants and members of staff will receive equal treatment and that we will not discriminate in particular on grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnic origin, color, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion or age.