At JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS we are inspired by our belief that it’s amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee. We are driven by the vision that everyone deserves the coffee they love. Today our coffee & tea portfolio is available in over 140 countries around the world through iconic household names including: Jacobs, Tassimo, Moccona, Senseo, L’OR, Douwe Egberts, Super, Kenco, Pilao & Gevalia.

What’s it like to work at JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS?

We are proud of our passionate, driven associates that challenge the status quo and pursue mastery in everything they do. Our goal is simple and ambitious – JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS: A coffee for every cup

Working with us means you’ll be making an impact in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. We work as a team, celebrating success and supporting one another. Our associates work with a diverse group of like-minded people, in an innovative environment committed to doing the right thing – all across the world. What you do here will get noticed.

The Global Tax department, with 9 tax specialists, provides tax advice and input to the JDE organization. We are responsible for executing the Group’s tax & ITX policy and ensuring tax efficiency. As a VAT Specialist in our team, your primary responsibility is to advise on and manage all aspects of the Group’s ITX processes by:

• Assisting with the implementation of a great variety of projects from an ITX perspective
• Providing support in tax audits and questions from tax authorities
• Assisting with the implementation of technology to standardize and automate ITX processes

Furthermore, the role entails contributing to the implementation of cross border transactions; preparing and reviewing VAT compliance documents; and ensuring other ITX requirements and filings are fulfilled.

The role reports to the Global Indirect Tax Manager and has no direct reports.

To be successful in this role, you are highly motivated, outgoing with good communication and interpersonal skills. You are independent, proactive, responsible, dedicated, solution-oriented, hands-on and structured. Verbal and written fluency in English is a must, any additional European language is a plus.

Besides, you have:

• A WO / University degree in Tax Law, Fiscal Economics or a relevant Financial education, with understanding of accounting
• 3+ years with relevant ITX experience obtained in an international tax advisory practice
• Excellent knowledge of Excel and numbers
• Experience in ERP system logic, SAP knowledge preferable.