EMEA Indirect Tax Manager

Vitol is a leader in energy and commodities. Vitol produces, manages and delivers energy and commodities to consumers and industry worldwide. In addition to its primary business of trading, Vitol is invested in infrastructure globally, with $10+billion invested in long-term assets.

Vitol’s customers include national oil companies, multinationals, leading industrial companies and utilities. Founded in Rotterdam in 1966, today Vitol serves its customers from some 40 offices worldwide. Revenues in 2023 were $400bn.

In the indirect Tax team, we manage all indirect tax aspects of the related EMEA business activities with Vitol. The position is primarily focused on VAT, but also Energy Taxes, excise duties and customs duties may cross your path.

Job description

• Collaborating closely with local teams based in the EMEA area (e.g. Rotterdam, London, Geneva)
• Support commercial teams on day-to-day business activities and ad hoc trading opportunities.
• Advising on the start-up of new business activities (e.g. review of supply chain, contract review and discussing optimal setup with the operators/traders including the setup of the systems).
• Contact with relevant (Tax) authorities in case of questions/audits.
• Maintenance and further development of tax automation system.
• Flexible to travel to other offices in EMEA to collaborate with local staff or to other countries where Vitol is active if needed.

• University degree in tax economics or tax law or similar, a specialisation in Indirect Tax is preferable.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Indirect Tax advisory and/or in-house Indirect Tax role.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Provide clear and concise explanations about tax related topics to non-tax professionals with different backgrounds.
• Ability to challenge the status quo.
• Experience with clients/projects relating to international trade, e.g. dealing with cross-border supplies, chain transactions, etc. is preferable.
• Working proactively and independently.

• A role at the centre of the company business with new challenges daily
• An international company with offices in Singapore, London, Geneva, Houston and the possibility to work abroad.
• A flat and approachable organization.
• An excellent working atmosphere: Friday drinks and regular office socials
• A competitive compensation and benefits package (Bonus, Pension & Insurance)
• 27 days of paid annual leave.
• Bespoke inhouse training focused on developing skills and substantive knowledge with scope for external training where needed and appropriate