Corporate Tax Manager

Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and have been industry pioneers for over a century. Through innovation and transformation, we are redefining the boundaries of possibility, continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence.

At Maersk, we believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning and we work hard to ensure that the people in our organization reflect and understand the customers we exist to serve.

With over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics.

Join us as we harness cutting-edge technologies and unlock opportunities on a global scale. Together, let's sail towards a brighter, more sustainable future with Maersk.

Location: This position can be based in either Abidjan, Ivory Coast, or Lagos, Nigeria, depending on the candidate's location.

What we Offer:

• A unique opportunity for personal and professional development
• A finance career while building a strong platform for future leadership roles within Maersk
• Accountability and opportunity to deliver impact regardless of tenure
• Senior management exposure from day one
• Ability to get familiarized working in and within Africa, while being exposed to global operations and creating global impact
• A fast-paced and dynamic environment with a distinct respect for the individual
• An international team with likeminded young top performers

As the Corporate Tax Manager, you will be responsible for end-to-end, cost-efficient regional corporate tax advisory and tax planning, with the purpose of ensuring optimal business structures and risk management in accordance with Maersk's values and Tax Principles.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for end-to-end direct tax advisory and planning in relation to:

• Various regional projects, assets transactions etc., in collaboration with other functions
• High-value commercial contracts
• M&A transactions and subsequent integration of newly acquired companies within the Region
• High-value cross-border investments into the Region
• Complex tax litigation and interactions with tax authorities within the Region
• Legal and operational restructuring projects
• Business specific operational models in the region
• Global initiatives and analyses – supporting or leading

What we are looking for:

• 4+ years of practical experience from a tax function in an international company or a law or audit firm
• Interested in working in a complex and international company with several stakeholders and a rapidly changing environment with tight deadlines
• Experience with project management will be an advantage
• Experience in restructuring
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to perform critical analysis, prioritize and problem solve.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to details but at the same time be able to take business decisions
• Fluency in the English language
• Proficiency in the French language will be an added advantage

If you have been reading so far, we are glad to see you are interested! If you could see yourself in this role, we are very much looking forward to your application.

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS :

• Please submit your application
• If your profile matches job requirements, our recruiter will get in touch to share more about the role and get to know you better
• If successful, you will discuss the role with the Line Manager and the team

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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