Senior Manager Tax Compliance

Key Responsibilities

• Managing & coaching a team of Senior & Junior direct/indirect tax analysts.
• Accountable for the end-to-end VAT compliance processes globally in cooperation with our external service providers and the indirect tax team.
• Keep oversight on direct tax compliance process in cooperation with the Snr Director Tax Accounting.
• Responsible for all reconciliations of VAT & tax balances globally including all other types reconciliations.
• Oversee VAT registration, de-registration, and ongoing compliance in multiple countries.
• Ensure adherence to local indirect tax laws and regulations across jurisdictions.
• Act as the central point of contact for all VAT compliance queries from internal teams and tax authorities worldwide.
• Coordinate with external service providers and tax advisors to ensure smooth VAT reporting and audit readiness.
• Develop, document, and maintain standardized global VAT processes and controls (including SOP’s).
• Contribute to the Indirect tax control framework where needed.
• Monitor VAT regulatory changes globally and assess their impact on the business.
• Support indirect tax audits, data requests, and inquiries from local tax authorities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, IT, and Supply Chain to ensure proper VAT treatment of transactions.
• Lead or support VAT technology initiatives, including ERP and tax engine implementations or enhancements.
• Support the vision, strategy, and delivery of the Tax processes for Kenvue globally. Ensure alignment with global standards and best practices.
• Setup a data analytics tool in cooperation with the Indirect Tax Director.
• Other ad hoc tasks assigned by the Global Indirect Tax Director.

Travel

• Up to 10% international travel

Qualification & Requirements

Required

• Bachelor/Master level degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or related field
• A minimum of 8-12 year experience finance and accounting. Experience with Indirect tax preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of tools and have an intermediate to advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel is required.
• Experienced in managing a team.
• Strong knowledge of EU and/or global VAT & direct tax principles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, other language skills desirable
• Prior experience and strong knowledge of SAP is required
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Comfortable working with large datasets and transactional data.
• Critical thinking, attention for detail and discipline

Desired

• Experience working & managing the external co-source providers
• Experience in a Shared Service Centre of a multinational corporation
• Successfully manage multiple priorities, be very organized and work efficiently to tight deadlines
• Candidates may be asked to work shifts to align with global assignments in Americas / EMEA / APAC
• Lead/Participate in other Regional/Global/Cross functional duties as assigned
• Desire to pursue CPA, CMA, MBA and/or other financial certifications

Benefits

• Competitive Benefit Package
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Employee Resource Groups