Senior Tax Expert

Job Description

Shape global tax strategy and drive impactful projects! Use your international tax expertise to advise on transactions, manage compliance, and lead cross-functional initiatives. Join a team where you’ll influence key decisions and foster business success.

About the job

Job purpose

The Senior Tax Expert is a senior member of the Tax function, providing technical expertise and operational support to the Tax Lead across key tax matters. The role is responsible for coordinating tax compliance, risk management, audits and strategic tax projects, while acting as a trusted business partner to Finance and other stakeholders. The Senior Tax Expert contributes to the implementation of the Group's tax strategy and governance framework, ensuring effective tax support across the Group.

Main missions

Your responsibilities include:

Strategic Tax Advisory

• Support the Tax Lead in the execution of the Group's tax strategy.
• Provide proactive tax advice on business transactions, reorganizations, financing arrangements, and transfer pricing matters.
• Assess tax implications of strategic projects and recommend practical, value-added solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Contribute to the identification of tax risks and opportunities associated with key business decisions.

Tax Risk Management & Governance

• Identify, assess, and monitor tax risks across the organization and escalate key matters to the Tax Lead as appropriate.
• Support the maintenance and enhancement of the Group's tax governance framework.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of tax controls to meet compliance and reporting requirements.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess their potential impact on the Group.

Tax Compliance Oversight

• Coordinate and review corporate income tax, indirect tax, transfer pricing and other tax compliance processes, and support accounting teams in meeting tax reporting obligations.
• Coordinate tax service providers on the affiliates’ transfer pricing documentation.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of tax processes and controls.

Tax Audits & Controversy Management

• Coordinate responses to tax audits and tax related information requests from tax authorities and external auditors, in collaboration with other divisions, external advisors, and the Tax Lead.

Leadership & Project Management

• Support and coordinate cross-functional tax projects and strategic initiatives (AI transformation of the tax activities, VAT, transfer pricing, R&D tax credit, Withholding Tax, Pillar II).
• Coordinate monthly tax governance meetings with local Finance teams to monitor compliance, tax risks, and action plans.

• Provide technical guidance and support the development of tax knowledge across the Finance community.
• Foster collaboration across local and central Finance teams and contribute to tax process improvements and governance initiatives.

Expected skills & experience

We are looking for someone with the following experience and skills:

Experience

• 5-7+ years of progressive tax experience within a multinational corporation and/or a leading tax advisory firm.
• Master's degree in Tax, Finance, Accounting, Law, or related field.

Technical skills

• Strong expertise in international corporate taxation, VAT, transfer pricing, tax audit, and tax risk management.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex tax projects and stakeholder environments.
• Proven ability to influence senior management and work effectively across multiple functions and jurisdictions.

Soft skills / transversal skills

• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to operate independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex international environment.
• Leadership presence and ability to drive change through influence.

What we offer

We bring together the expertise, cultural diversity and creativity of over 8,000 employees worldwide and we’re committed to equal opportunities in all aspects of employment (gender, LGBT+, disabled persons, or people of different origins) and to promoting Diversity & Inclusion by creating a work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect, and where individual differences are valued.

About the entity

AXA is becoming a sustainable tech-led company and at AXA Group Operations we are one of the major catalysts for this transformation. 

We set the tone by triggering and empowering the evolution of our insurance business model through technology and innovation, driving its concrete implementation globally at speed, with a high quality of advisory and execution.

We are present across 17 countries with committed, highly qualified teams. We leverage technology, data, sourcing, security and investment allocation in a global way, but also achieve economies of scale and synergies when necessary.

At AXA Group Operations, we want to be recognized in three fields of action:

• State-of-the-art Data Technology to drive customer experience
• State-of-the-art Procurement & Sourcing to drive efficiency and better manage risks
• High-Performing Global Team for stronger partnerships with AXA entities

About AXA

As a world-leading insurance company, we act for human progress by protecting what matters. With 153,000 employees in 54 countries working for 105 million customers, we’ve created a truly dynamic and vibrant community. Inclusion and diversity link closely with our values, and together we’re nurturing a culture of respect, for each other, for our customers and the communities around us. Join AXA and you’ll feel like you belong, are included and can thrive. You’ll be able to shape the way you work and truly grow your potential as you seek out new opportunities, push boundaries and benefit people in critical moments of their lives. This is your chance to build the tomorrow you want. Know you can.

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