International Indirect Tax Director
Barcelona (Spain)
Ref: PL48836783
March 24, 2025
MASS COMMODITIES
FUNCTIONS
The role covers responsibility for the management of Indirect Tax (VAT / Customs / Excise) for the Revlon International business.
The role will be based out of the Barcelona office and will have 2 Indirect Tax Specialists reporting to the role.
The role reports into the VP, International Controller and has an indirect reporting line to the VP, Head of Global Tax.
Responsabilities:
-Manage & coordinate indirect tax related activities - including tax calendar, tax compliance reporting, filings and monitoring to ensure 100% compliance.
-Oversee the preparation, review, and timely submission of VAT filings across International.
-Provide indirect tax support to all International legal entities on business operations, new business projects and organisational changes.
-Study, examine & advise with respect to tax implications of strategic/expansion decisions & new projects of company.
-Ensure effective and efficient completion of indirect tax compliance activities and take responsibility for monitoring and maintaining an effective internal indirect tax control environment.
-Managing queries from tax authorities will and dealing with tax audits and investigations.
-Review and document VAT/GST processes in line with the governance framework for as is and to-be throughout the implementation as it progresses from geography to geography.
-Develop a network and partnerships relevant to indirect tax processes and projects and provide them with the necessary information, training, guidance, and instructions to fulfill Indirect tax related activities in a timely manner and through automated processes.
-Develop and maintain knowledge of VAT/GST tax laws and current developments. Ensure any changes in legislation are incorporated into the business and relevant stakeholders informed.
Qualifications:
-University degree or equivalent in business administration/economics/law or vocational training with additional qualification.
-Fluent in Spanish and English (spoken and written).
-10 years’ experience in International Indirect Tax gained either within industry or consulting.
-Experience dealing with multi-jurisdictional transactions and supply chain for companies with a global footprint.
-Strong VAT knowledge, with experience in providing commercially focused indirect tax advice. Experience of working with partially exempt businesses and/or Customs and Export Control knowledge. 10
-Chartered Tax certification Chartered Accountant certification or equivalent.
-Proven expertise in analysis, planning and decision making.
-Solid VAT knowledge paired with sound finance know-how Knowledge of SAP is an asset.
-Proactive, well organized, fast learning, positive, team player but autonomous.
-Personality to work on business cases with multidisciplinary complexity.
-Strong Interpersonal and communication skills at all levels.
-Able to identify problems and significantly improve, change or adapt existing methods.