Indirect Tax Analyst

Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection.

With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved sales of CHF 2 billion in 2024. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,200 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success.

We are seeking an Indirect Tax Analyst who will work on VAT compliance related matters, assisting the Indirect Tax Compliancer Manager with the required filing; review/improve compliance procedures; and supporting related Indirect Tax planning projects.

The position is designed for a junior analyst who will play a key role in ensuring compliance.

Essential Job Functions:

• Bachelor’s degree in economics or law or similar.
• English language is mandatory; any other language is a benefit.
• Internship or prior experience in big 4 companies and/or reputable legal firm in corporate tax or in-house Tax Indirect Tax role is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, prioritization, time management and communication skills (both oral and written).
•  Strong organizational skills and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines imposed by project timescales or tax authority requirements.
• The indirect tax compliance has been outsourced to an external provider; the incumbent will have to ensure communication is smooth and deadlines are met
• Controls and reconciliations of the VAT GL accounts.
• Works of an indirect tax risk and governance framework, optimizing the use of technology where appropriate and striving for continuous improvement
• Ability to take initiative while seeking appropriate guidance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge in accounting systems (SAP) and processes, Power BI experience will be a plus.
• Support the Indirect Tax team in the following tasks:

Qualifications & Experience:

• Indirect Tax Knowledge

• Familiarity with SAP and tax technology solutions (e.g. OneSource, Vertex) would be a plus
• Ability to think and act strategically while being able to execute on operational deliverables
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) and collaboration skills
• Strong negotiator, internally and with external government bodies (tax authorities)
• Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:

Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.

Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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