Audit and Tax Lead

A leading manufacturer in Geleen (near Maastricht) is actively looking for a Finance / Audit and Tax leader, to act as key member in financial audit and tax processes across various countries while managing two Financial Officers. In this role you will be responsible for team leadership and ensuring that financial reports - both internal and for external authorities - are always timely, accurate and compliant.

The role will suit someone with up-to-date knowledge of tax legislation in the Netherlands, and Dutch and English skills.

TYPE:
Permanent, full-time
SALARY: up to €75k per year (including holiday allowance), depending on experience

LOCATION:

Geleen (near Maastricht), with Hybrid Working, 2 days a week at home

• Planning, coordinating, and overseeing the annual financial audit, including liaising with external auditors
• Preparing and filing VAT returns (NL, DE, UK), intra-Community supplies (ICL), and CBS statistics in a timely and accurate manner
• Preparing transfer pricing documentation for the corporate income tax return
• Handling WKR administration in collaboration with HR for the payroll tax return
• Supporting monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings and ensuring the correct reconciliation of suspense accounts, asset accounts, and payroll accounts
• Managing, coaching, and supporting Finance Officers on audit, finance, and tax issues
• Serving as an internal auditor and representing Finance as a Key User in SAP HANA and other projects
• Advising internal departments such as Supply Chain and Sales on financial and tax matters

• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant tax legislation in the Netherlands
• Familiarity with tax legislation in Germany or the UK will definitely be advantageous
• Experience with SAP 4
  
  HANA (FI module) is a plus
• You have a bachelor’s degree in Finance, preferably with a specialization in taxes or accountancy
• You work with a high degree of accuracy and act with integrity, even under time pressure
• You coach and motivate colleagues in an approachable and supportive manner
• You communicate clearly about complex tax and financial topics, to both peers and non-financial colleagues
• You maintain an overview in an environment with multiple deadlines and shifting priorities
• You identify discrepancies, analyse causes, and translate findings into concrete actions
• Communication skills in both Dutch and English