Tax Senior Specialist Nestle

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review indirect tax returns (VAT, WHT, other local taxes) for assigned markets to ensure timely and accurate filing
• Prepare, review, and reconcile tax calculations, tax accounts, and supporting schedules
• Ensure compliance with local tax laws, group tax policies, and internal controls.

2. Advisory & Business Support

• Provide tax support and guidance to Finance, R2R, O2C, S2P, and business stakeholders.
• Analyze transactional tax issues and propose compliant and efficient solutions.
• Support tax audits, assessments, and tax authority queries, including preparation of documentation and responses.
• Identify and communicate tax risks and opportunities proactively.

3. Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Drive standardization and simplification of tax processes within NBS processes.
• Contribute to SOP creation, updates, and documentation.
• Support digitalization initiatives (e.g., DRC, e-invoicing, SAF-T, tax automation tools)
• Actively participate in transition projects, migrations, and new scope onboarding.

4. Controls, Compliance & Governance

• Ensure full adherence to internal control frameworks .
• Perform control checks, reconciliations, and remediation actions.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and explanations.

5. Stakeholder & Team Collaboration

• Act as a key contact point for markets, Group Tax, and external advisors.
• Coach and support junior tax specialists; act as a subject-matter expert.
• Promote a culture of compliance, quality, and continuous learning within the team.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On-time and accurate tax filings (zero late submissions).
• Audit findings and remediation effectiveness.
• Quality of tax reconciliations and documentation.
• Stakeholder satisfaction and responsiveness.
• Contribution to process improvements and standardization.