Direct Tax Specialist

To reinforce our Benelux Tax Team, Allianz is currently looking for a Direct Tax Specialist in Brussels. Are you looking for a new challenge in Direct Taxes (CIT) where you can also explore other taxation topics in a dynamic and enthusiastic team? Allianz Benelux is looking for you!

What do we have to offer you?

• • We offer you a full-time challenging role in an international landscape based in Brussels or Rotterdam;
  • Working in a dynamic environment at Allianz, world leader in financial provision and insurance;
  • You will work from our new offices within city center Rotterdam, or from walkable distance from Brussel-North station;
  • A pleasant working atmosphere within an experienced and enthusiastic team;
  • A engaging, analytical, social and multilingual job;
  • Development opportunities and a nice salary package supplemented with fringe benefits which differ on the country you will be based out of.

Reporting to the Head of Tax Benelux, we count on you for the following tasks:

• • Responsible for Belgian and international (cross-border) tax planning (Belgian corporate tax, withholding taxes, international tax law and European law) of Allianz Benelux and Allianz global lines including tax compliance.
  • Responsible for taxation advice on restructurings (legal merger/split, business mergers and share-for-share mergers and M&A).
  • Initiate and implement tax opportunities and identify tax risks.
  • Responsible for tax reporting, country by country reporting (IAS 12 and Belgian GAAP]; assist with tax accounting planning & queries (i.e. Globe).

Among others, our Direct Tax Manager is also responsible for: the negotiation and (re)attainment of Tax Rulings, the review of the documents and legal contracts from a tax perspective. Also involved in the review of the tax position and prepare, review and submit tax returns for direct taxes of AZ Benelux and global lines. Implementation tax controls, supervise tax audits, provide internal trainings when necessary and contribute to increase the tax awareness within the company.

What will you bring to the table?

• • • You have a Master degree in Law or Economics with additional specialism in Tax.
    • Proven working experience in a (Big 4) consultancy firm or in-house position with specialization in CIT.
    • You are fluent in Dutch and English. French knowledge is definitely a plus.
    • A background in tax accounting would be considered a plus.

Moreover, you have a high level of dedication and self-motivation. You are used to working under tight deadlines and you're a strong team player. Collaboration with the other team members is key for this role.

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Allianz is an equal opportunity employer and therefore welcomes applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation.