CHEP Equipment Pooling BV (CEP) is the European assets holding company of the Brambles Group. The CEP Indirect Tax Manager will manage the entitys indirect tax affairs in a highly complex compliance environment, with oversight of VAT compliance in 27 jurisdictions and non domestic VAT refund claims exceeding €50 million per year. The role exists to ensure robust technical compliance, effective oversight of the end to end indirect tax compliance process, timely resolution of issues, and the efficient recovery of VAT. The successful candidate will combine strong indirect tax technical expertise with proven project management skills to manage multiple stakeholders, mitigate risk, and deliver accurate and timely VAT outcomes across Europe.
Own and oversee end-to-end indirect tax compliance for CEP across Europe, including VAT registrations, filings, refunds, and regulatory obligations across 27 jurisdictions
Act as the primary escalation point for complex indirect tax issues, including cross-border pooling, leasing, and supply-chain transactions
Manage and coordinate external tax advisors and compliance providers, and partner closely with Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, Treasury and IT
Identify, assess, and mitigate indirect tax risks, maintain strong audit trails, and manage tax authority enquiries and internal/external audits
Drive continuous improvement and future-proofing of VAT processes, reducing manual effort, strengthening controls, and improving efficiency
Lead or support tax technology and transformation initiatives, including e-invoicing, digital reporting, ERP changes, and compliance automation
Maintain clear process documentation, provide practical guidance to stakeholders, and support wider Group tax initiatives as required
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University Graduate degree and certified Tax/ Accountancy qualification
~7+ years experience in Indirect tax role, with experience gained in Big 4/Tier A accountancy firm or Blue-Chip in-house tax department
~ Strong experience in EU VAT compliance, xkybehq including cross-border transactions and non-domestic VAT recovery
~ Demonstrable experience overseeing large-value VAT refund claims and managing interactions with tax authorities to achieve timely recovery
~ Track record of managing outsourced tax compliance providers, including setting scope, reviewing deliverables, and driving service quality
~ Solid understanding of SAP-based data extraction and VAT data validation using Excel
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