About the role:

At either the corporate headquarters in Antwerp or our hub in Amsterdam, we are looking for a talented and highly experienced Tax Manager to join our Finance and Legal team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of shaping the tax landscape of Loop as it continues to rapidly scale and expand into new geographical areas. You will have the unique opportunity to help design and implement the corporate tax strategy that optimizes Loop’s financial performance while ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. You will oversee all aspects of tax compliance, planning and strategy for our global operations, with current focus on Belgium, the Netherlands, the United States and China. You will be a trusted partner to the business and will provide Loop with practical advice and support in all corporate tax matters. 

What you’ll do:

• Tax Planning – Develop and implement tax strategies and policies aligned with the company’s ambitious growth objectives and in compliance with local laws and regulations. Drive decisions regarding optimization of a corporate legal entity structure. Identify opportunities for tax incentives, credits, and deductions to enhance the company's tax efficiency and competitiveness 
• Transfer Pricing – Manage transfer pricing policies and documentation to ensure compliance with local regulations and alignment with Loop’s global transfer pricing strategy 
• Tax Compliance – Oversee and ensure timely and accurate preparation and filing of all required tax returns including corporate income tax, VAT, sales tax and other indirect taxes and customs duties 
• Tax Audits and Inquiries – Collaborate with external tax advisors and legal counsel to manage tax audits, inquiries and disputes, ensuring timely resolution and minimizing tax exposure. Build solid working relationships with both external advisors and local tax authorities 
• Risk Management – Identify and assess tax risks associated with the company’s operations and transactions and implement controls and procedures to mitigate those risks and maintain compliance 
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Collaborate with internal stakeholders to provide tax advice and support on various business initiatives and transactions, including modelling for the financial impact of taxes 
• Staying Current - Keep a watchful eye on changes in tax laws and regulations globally, assessing their potential impact on our business operations and advising senior management on necessary actions 
• Continuous Improvement – Proactively identify and implement opportunities for process improvements, automation and optimization in line with industry best practices 

How you'll do it:

• • You have a Masters degree in Law, Management or Economics with a post graduate qualification in Tax 
  • You bring +8 years of relevant international experience in corporate tax, gained at a global company and/or international tax advisory firm. A combination of advisory and in-house experience is considered a plus 
  • You have experience with both direct and indirect tax filings, tax rulings, as well as transfer pricing 
  • You are confident with the Belgian law and taxation and can manage all direct and indirect tax matters and tax audits 
  • You are comfortable with international tax topics and have experience working with tax advisors and tax compliance providers on a global level 
  • You have a proven track record of managing tax audits, inquiries, and disputes, with the ability to negotiate favorable outcomes with tax authorities. 
  • Demonstrated experience in a scale-up or e-commerce company is a bonus 
  • You are fluent in English and Dutch 
  • You have excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret complex tax regulations and identify opportunities for optimization 
  • You are strong with stakeholder management and communication with the ability to explain complicated tax related matters to business stakeholders with clarity and confidence 
  • You are proactive and comfortable with the unclarity that comes with being part of a quickly scaling and diversifying company. You don’t back away from challenge or the unknown, but roll up your sleeves and work to find a solution. 
  • You have experience with tax software and ERP systems (e.g. SAP)