EMEA Indirect Tax Specialist

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

EMEA Tax Department is the in-house tax department of Louis Dreyfus Company for the Europe, Black Sea, Middle East and Africa region and is specialized in supporting the business in all aspects of taxation (International taxation regimes, corporate tax, indirect tax) and supporting the business in the management of their taxes. EMEA Tax Department analyses situations, solves problems and detects opportunities, being in contact with the tax authorities.

EMEA Tax Department has a vacancy for an Indirect Tax Specialist who will assist the EMEA VAT Manager in the organization and preparation of the VAT compliance for the different EU VAT registrations of the Louis Dreyfus Company Group.

Main responsibilities:

• Develop and perform control checks in the VAT accounting reports
• Ensure VAT law changes are communicated and implemented by the business
• Responsible for preparing and/or arranging for the timely submission of all VAT returns together with other VAT compliance related matters for the EU VAT registrations of the group
• Preparing VAT reconciliations
• Support in preparing replies to queries raised by the tax administrations
• Ensuring that tax compliance affairs are kept up to date and that tax administration’s deadlines are met
• Delivering quality advisory tax services
• Set up tax codes in the ERP systems based on the mapping of the supply chain
• Assist with other day to day accounting, VAT/Customs compliance issues, and VAT advice as the need arises
• Travelling to EU countries might be required

• Fluent in English verbal and written
• Eager to learn on the job. VAT training on the different jurisdictions will be provided in-house
• Be computer literate and have an excellent working knowledge of MS Excel
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills
• Have the ability to prioritize and work under pressure
• Have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Be accurate and have good judgment, numerical knowledge and willing to learn 

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

Our Benefits

• 25 annual paid leave

 
• Flexible working hours

 
• Food vouchers

 
• Transportation allowance

 
• Additional medical & dental insurance

 
• Life insurance

 
• Sports card with 90/10 coverage

 
• Various learning & development opportunities

 
• Yearly performance evaluation plans

 
• Social clubs & Wellbeing initiatives

 
• Team buildings & social events

 
• Employee Referral Program