Tax Manager

At the EU corporate Head Office, a position has arisen for a Tax Associate
. He/she will report to the Head of Tax The Netherlands
. Together with the Head of Tax The Netherlands, the tax associate will be involved in all tax affairs in The Netherlands and a wide variety of tax issues of its subsidiaries in Europe. The focus is on corporate income tax planning (project management) and Transfer Pricing, but advising on VAT and Wage Tax issues is also part of the role.

More specifically, the tasks include:

• Working closely with the Head of Tax Netherlands and the business on all tax affairs (particularly corporate income tax, VAT, wage tax, withholding tax, transfer pricing, FATCA, etc.) of all subsidiaries in Europe;
• Being proactive in mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings involving EU group subsidiaries, and providing ad-hoc tax support for organization-wide projects;
• Active involvement in Transfer Pricing, including strategic TP, interviews with the business, economic analyses, and benchmarking (outsourced);
• Supporting interim and year-end tax accounting processes, ensuring alignment with group financial reporting;
• Assisting with direct and indirect tax compliance;
• Participating in tax audits, maintaining contact with Tax Authorities and external advisors, and preparing for meetings with Tax Authorities;
• Supporting the determination of the tax position in the annual accounts;
• Implementing and maintaining a Tax Control framework;
• Monitoring developments in tax legislation and jurisprudence, translating these into opportunities and risks, and proposing solutions for implementation;
• Developing and maintaining relationships within the company and tax department to ensure effective tax processes, data quality, and reporting;
• Liaising regularly with Dutch tax authorities.

We’re looking for someone with an academic degree in tax law or fiscal economics, strong knowledge of Dutch tax law and international regulations, and approximately 3-5 years of experience. Attention to detail is essential, along with the ability to analyze and evaluate multiple information sources effectively.

You will also need:

• An analytical mindset with a hands-on approach
• Fluency in Dutch and English
• The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities under pressure
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders

Nat West Group is the investment banking arm of The Royal Bank of Scotland Group. It was established from the Group’s corporate and institutional banking division in 2016, as part of reforms to comply with the Financial Services (Banking Reform) Act 2013 and to enhance the Nat West brand.

Customers face various risk management and financing challenges, and Nat West Markets provides solutions to address these challenges.

The focus is on anticipating customer needs and delivering excellent service and execution.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced tax professional who applies risk-based and analytical thinking to a significant in-house tax role within Nat West Group. If you are eager to develop your skills and progress your career, please contact Rogier Ploeger.