Tax Director

Located at ASICS EMEA headquarters in Hoofddorp, near Amsterdam, you’ll contribute to all tax affairs with broad responsibilities in the EMEA region.Overweegt u te solliciteren op deze baan? Wacht niet langer, scroll naar beneden en solliciteer zo snel mogelijk om deze kans niet te missen.As the Tax Director EMEA you will report to the CFO EMEA and will be managing a team of 4 direct reports. This role involves managing tax planning, optimizing the company’s tax position and ensuring tax compliance with tax laws and regulations (both for indirect and direct tax).You will be providing advice on International Corporate Income Tax, Transfer Pricing, Withholding Tax and VAT. In this role you will ensure that tax policies support the business goals, comply with global tax regulations, and mitigate tax risks.You will be responsible for monitoring the tax processes in EMEA and making the existing processes more robust. You will be building relationships internally with the various stakeholders (Finance, Legal, ASICS headquarter in Japan and the business) and with external parties (tax authorities and tax advisors).Your key responsibilities will be:Tax Strategy Development: Develop and implement tax strategies aligned with business objectives.Transfer Pricing: Ensure transfer pricing policies are set and comply with local and international regulations, and lead strategic initiatives in this area.Advisory Role: Provide expert tax advice to senior management and business regarding cross-border transactions and other tax-sensitive activities.Compliance and Risk Management: Oversee tax compliance across the various countries manage audits, and mitigate tax risks.Tax technology: implement automation and efficiency improvements.Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with tax authorities, external advisors, and internal stakeholders on all tax matters.Team Leadership: build and grow an engaged, collaborative and high-performing Tax teamwhere people can develop themselves to their full potential.You have the following skills:Master’s degree in tax.10+ years of tax experience, including at least 3 years in-house experience within large multinational companies.Strong expertise in International Tax and Transfer Pricing.Fluent in English, Dutch is a plus.Exceptional analytical, communication, and leadership skills.Great with working in a multicultural, young and complex organizationYou are able to connect with various levels within the organization and translate tax to the different stakeholders.You have patience, passion, drive and oversight with hands-on mentality to bring tax to the next level within ASICS.At ASICS, we’re more than just a brand; we’re a movement. A movement of movement, propelled by the belief that motion strengthens the body and uplifts the mind. Our name itself, an acronym for “Anima Sana in Corpore Sano” (a Sound Mind in a Sound Body), encapsulates this commitment. Since taking our first step in Japan in 1949, our journey has been about more than just reaching the finish lines or clocking the fastest times. It’s about the joy of moving and it’s open to all.If you’re inspired to move yourself and the world toward a brighter, more inclusive future, we’re looking for you.Here at ASICS, we welcome diversity in our people, their backgrounds and life experiences. So, you could be the right person for this role regardless of your age, nationality, religious beliefs, or gender identification.Life at ASICSWhen you join ASICS, you become part of something special. Here, your voice matters, your growth and wellbeing are important. We believe in fostering an environment where every step forward is celebrated, where diversity fuels our journey, and inclusion strengthens individuals. And together and as individuals we can inspire more people to move for body and for mind.Our commitment to your wellbeingWe’re dedicated to ensuring that every team member experiences the joy and benefits of movement. To support your wellbeing, we offer:Access to office thegym and sports membership discount.Exclusive 50% discounton ASICS and ONITSUKA TIGER gear.Unlimited access to the Calm appfor better sleep and mental fitness.Complimentary premium subscription to ourRunkeeper Go™ app.Acomprehensive wellness programconsisting of exercise and educational sessions.Professional support and meditation classes are available throughOpenUp Access.Working abroadfor four weeks every year.Hybrid working model.Combine the flexibility of working from home with the dynamic energy of an office environment.Are you feeling inspired? xbpjoel We'd love to hear from you and step into a role where you can truly make a difference.