Assistant Tax Manager, France
Role description
From the employerLyondellBasell is a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions
for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-year legacy that includes a
Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietary MoReTec recycling technology, LYB
is enabling a more sustainable future for generations to come. LYB develops
high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable
transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. LYB places
high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an
emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future
workforce. We're addressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste,
taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value
for our customers, investors, and society.
COME JOIN AN INCLUSIVE TEAM
As Assistant Tax Manager, you are responsible for leading all direct tax
aspects, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams and colleagues
within Tax globally, with focus being France. This position is part of the Tax
Planning and Counsel team at LyondellBasell which is responsible for internal
tax advisory to businesses and overall country management. In order to achieve
our goals, we work closely together with the business and other corporate
functions such as Treasury, Legal, Accounting and HR.
A DAY IN THE LIFE
- Coordinate and review all France tax compliance, including calculation of
taxes, preparation of tax filings and processing of tax payments in
connection with corporate income tax, business tax, real estate property tax,
CVAE, C3S, etc.
- Oversee the transfer pricing policy and local transfer pricing files for all
French companies
- Draft internal notes or memos in English to explain French tax issues or
advise on French tax matters
- Lead all ongoing tax audits in France: coordinate with other departments to
centralize the flows of information in the context of the tax audits, review
the information provided, check adequacy and reliability and provide timely
replies to the tax administration’s requests for information ; attend
meetings with the tax audit team
- Draft litigation memos (replies to reassessment notices, memos to French tax
Courts…) or correspondence with the tax administration
- Prepare the tax reporting memos (FIN 48, QSTM memo, Valuation allowance
memo…) and the quarterly tax reporting packages
- Provide VAT advice on local matters and tax audits
- Identify potential tax exposures on all French tax matters, and assist in
mitigating them, especially in the context of the tax audits
- Identify potential tax planning ideas in France and assist in implementing
them, including financing, repatriation and restructuring transactions.
- Keep up to date with French tax legislation and assist in escalating to the
management all relevant changes in tax legislation
- Identify and implement where agreed, continuous process improvement ideas
within in the Tax function and specifically France.
YOU BRING THIS VALUE
- Master’s degree in Tax or equivalent level of education
- Qualified as a Tax Lawyer would be an advantage
- Proven professional experience of 5 - 10 years within the Big Four and /or
corporate multi-national environment with exposures to various tax matters in
France, in addition experience with Tax Accounting under US GAAP is preferred
- Professional-level fluency in French (written and spoken) and proficient in
English
- Independent and proactive work
- Strong project manager skills: able to initiate, plan, execute, control, and
close the work of a diverse team from different departments with potentially
conflicting timelines and work objectives to achieve specific goals and meet
specific success criteria
- Proactively assumes ownership and accountability when completing various
projects
- A team-work oriented person with good interpersonal and communication skills
WHAT WE OFFER
We offer an environment where we encourage personal and professional growth and
where you will be rewarded for your performance and results. You will have the
possibility to work with specialists on all fields to develop innovative
solutions and to extend your national and international network. In addition, we
offer you a competitive salary package. The Company's Global Remote Work Policy
allows eligible employees the option to work up to two days a week from home.
LyondellBasell is committed to advancing diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) to
ensure a positive experience for all employees.
Additional Information and Benefits
- Attractive remuneration
- Global bonus program
- Mobile working
- Wide range of further training opportunities through the LYB University
- Employee discounts
COMPETENCIES
Drive Innovation
Technical Skills
Grow Capabilities
Promote Inclusion
Motivational Fit
Build Partnerships
Deliver Results
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Compensation Disclosure
The compensation and reference to benefits for this role is listed on this
posting in compliance with applicable law. Please note that the compensation and
benefits listed below are only applicable for France (FR) payroll offers.
The anticipated salary range for this full-time position is € 63.360,00 - €
87.120,00. The starting compensation will be determined based on skills,
experience and qualifications.
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