Job Description

Job ID:

40836 |

Location:

Pratteln, Canton of Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland

Join Clariant as certified Tax Advisor and help shape our global Tax Team.

As Head of Indirect Tax & Customs you will be leading the strategic direction and compliance for indirect tax & customs globally, ensuring regulatory adherence while optimizing processes and business structures. You will be part of the Global Tax Team located in Pratteln, Switzerland.

Responsibilities

Strategy & Governance:

Develop & implement a global indirect tax & customs strategy. Establish & enhance an internal control framework for VAT / GST / SUT and customs compliance. Act as Business Partner & advice Senior Leadership on indirect tax & customs implications of business models (e.g., review major contracts and business initiatives from an indirect tax & customs perspective such as JV structures, M&A, ERP rollouts and supply chain transformation). Define governance standards and ensure consistency across regions. Optimize business activities of all entities and implement indirect tax & customs efficient structures.

Compliance & Risk Management:

Ensure full compliance with indirect tax laws and customs regulations in all operating countries. Monitor global regulatory developments and lead the implementation of required changes. Lead internal audits and manage external tax audits and customs inspections. Engage with internal Global Business Services and Tax Compliance Outsourcing ensuring a standardized, consistent, and compliant tax approach on Indirect Tax & Customs.

Process Optimization & Digitalization:

Evaluate, standardize and streamline end2end processes such as Order2Cash, Purchase2Pay and Import/ Export. Lead implementation of tax tools (e.g. VAT determination engine, customs software) and ERP improvements. Support transformation into the digital age, enhancing e2e processes fostering collaboration with other departments ensuring compliance. Strengthen cross-functional process integration between Tax, Finance, Logistics, Supply Chain, and IT.

Project & Stakeholder Management:

Lead global projects related to VAT, customs and supply chain transformation. Collaborate closely with Finance, Legal, Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations and external advisors. * Represent Clariant's Indirect Tax & Customs interests in business associations and working groups.