Global Indirect Tax Operations Specialist

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We are JDE Peet’s. We craft coffee for every cup and build brands for every heart. 

JDE Peet’s is the world’s leading pure-play coffee company, serving approximately 4,400 cups of coffee per second in more than 100 markets. Guided by our ‘Reignite the Amazing’ strategy, we are focusing on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet’s, L’OR, and Jacobs, alongside a collection of 9 local icons; such as Douwe Egberts, Kenco, Pilao, Old Town, Moccona, Super, Gevalia, Friele, Marcilla. In 2024, JDE Peet’s generated total sales of EUR 8.8 billion and employed a global workforce of more than 21,000 employees.

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Come join our team and discover what your cup of amazing can be!

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At JDE Peet’s, we view a responsible approach to tax as a core part of our commitment to sustainable and responsible growth. Within Group Tax, the Global Indirect Tax Operations Specialist supports the execution and continuous improvement of indirect tax compliance and operational processes across multiple jurisdictions.

This hands-on role focuses on the accurate and timely accounting, reporting, and compliance of VAT, GST, and other indirect taxes within a multinational environment. The position operates within the Group’s Global Business Services model, reports to the Global Indirect Tax Manager in the Netherlands, and works closely with internal finance teams and with other internal stakeholders (Tax, Accounting, Treasury, Legal, Operations) to ensure high-quality and compliant delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Execute and optimize periodic indirect tax compliance processes, including invoice reviews, preparation and filing of tax returns, archiving, and payment execution.
• Perform indirect tax accounting and reporting activities, including reconciliations to GL accounts and preparation of clearing proposals.
• Maintain accurate tax master data (tax codes, VAT numbers, classifications, system tables).
• Monitor changes in local tax regulations and assess their impact on compliance processes.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Tax, Accounting, Treasury, Legal, Operations) to ensure completeness and accuracy of tax submissions.
• Contribute to automation, process standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain process documentation and support tax audits and ad hoc projects, including restructurings or changes in goods flows.

For this role as a Global Indirect Tax Operations Specialist, we’re looking for someone who has the following skills and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; a Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g. CPA, ACCA, CTA) is an advantage.
• 3–5+ years of experience in Indirect Tax compliance, preferably in a multinational or shared services environment.
• Solid knowledge of European indirect tax principles and compliance requirements.
• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Fluent English (written and spoken); additional European languages are a plus.

WHAT CAN WE OFFER?

At JDE, in addition to a competitive salary, we offer a wide range of benefits tailored to your needs:

• A dynamic, global work environment with opportunities to collaborate across diverse teams.
• Professional development and continuous learning, including exposure to complex statutory and tax processes.
• Opportunities to contribute to automation and process improvement initiatives.
• A culture that values adaptability, collaboration, and innovation.
• Benefits such as private medical care, private pension scheme, life insurance, sports card, language courses and more
• Unlimited access to the best coffee

 

Your application at JDE Peet's

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