CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.
What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.
The successful candidate will combine strong indirect tax technical expertise with proven project management skills to manage multiple stakeholders, mitigate risk, and deliver accurate and timely VAT outcomes across Europe.
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Key Responsibilities May Include:
- Own and oversee end‑to‑end indirect tax compliance for CEP across Europe, including VAT registrations, filings, refunds, and regulatory obligations across 27 jurisdictions
- Ensure technical accuracy and robust governance of VAT returns, EC Sales Lists, Intrastat and related filings, whether prepared in‑house or by external providers
- Act as the primary escalation point for complex indirect tax issues, including cross‑border pooling, leasing, and supply‑chain transactions
- Manage and coordinate external tax advisors and compliance providers, and partner closely with Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, Treasury and IT
- Identify, assess, and mitigate indirect tax risks, maintain strong audit trails, and manage tax authority enquiries and internal/external audits
- Drive continuous improvement and future‑proofing of VAT processes, reducing manual effort, strengthening controls, and improving efficiency
- Lead or support tax technology and transformation initiatives, including e‑invoicing, digital reporting, ERP changes, and compliance automation
- Maintain clear process documentation, provide practical guidance to stakeholders, and support wider Group tax initiatives as required
Your background and skillset:
- University Graduate degree and certified Tax/ Accountancy qualification
- 7+ years’ experience in Indirect tax role, with experience gained in Big 4/Tier A accountancy firm or Blue-Chip in-house tax department
- Strong experience in EU VAT compliance, including cross-border transactions and non-domestic VAT recovery
- Demonstrable experience overseeing large‑value VAT refund claims and managing interactions with tax authorities to achieve timely recovery
- Track record of managing outsourced tax compliance providers, including setting scope, reviewing deliverables, and driving service quality
- Experience working within complex organisational and transactional structures
- Solid understanding of SAP‑based data extraction and VAT data validation using Excel
- Ability to operate independently with a high level of ownership and attention to detail
- Strong communication skills, with the confidence to engage proactively with stakeholders and act as a business partner
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
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What We Do
CHEP is a global leader in managed, returnable and reusable packaging solutions, serving many of the world's largest companies in sectors such as consumer goods, fresh produce, beverage and automotive. CHEP’s service is environmentally sustainable and increases efficiency for customers while reducing operating risk and product damage. CHEP’s 7,500-plus employees and 300 million pallets and containers offer unbeatable coverage and exceptional value, supporting more than 500,000 customer touch-points in 49 countries. Our customer portfolio includes global companies and brands such as Procter & Gamble, Sysco, Kellogg's, Kraft, Nestlé, Ford and GM. CHEP is part of Brambles Limited. For more information, visit www.chep.com. Reliability. Flexibility. The success of your business depends on both. With CHEP, you can be confident that you’ll get the equipment you need, when and where you need it. Our scale is unmatched, with more than 110 million pallets and over 530 service centers across North America. So you no longer need to worry about seasonal peaks or unexpectedly high demand. With our broad array of solutions and our pragmatic, roll-up-your-sleeves know-how, we give our consumer goods customers the platforms, the quality, the supply and the support they need to make more money on every unit load. Because everything just works better.
