This group is one of the largest privately owned commodity trading groups, with three main trading areas - oil, metals and concentrates. They have seen unprecedented growth since it was founded in 1993, in 2002 the revenues were $9bn and 2007 revenues hitting $52bn.
With the Head of Tax based in The Netherlands, the Head of Indirect Tax in Switzerland this is a key hire within the London finance group. Reporting into the Head of Indirect tax but working closely with the global business units and the 50 strong finance function in London, you will be required to ensure that all transactions are appropriately treated for VAT purposes and thus that there are no risks to losses.
Key responsibilities of the role will be to provide Indirect Tax advice to staff, including responsibility for liaison with authorities and management of Audits. The successful candidate will need to have an accounting background with strong technical international VAT knowledge gained in Big 4 Firm or multinational firm. You will need to be confident providing rapid VAT advice on large transactions and be able to train end-users on relevant indirect taxes issues. Experience gained in a trading environment would be preferable.
Please quote SBE105207 when applying
In March 2008 Marks Sattin merged with its sister brand, Asia-Pac based WH Recruitment to create WH Marks Sattin, a leading global specialist financial recruitment firm. Each company has an established and an award winning reputation for excellence in the most competitive markets throughout the world.
The merging of both businesses represents a logical and progressive step forward for both clients and candidates. As the world becomes a smaller place, as organisations extend their reach across the globe and employee migration increases a recognisable and trusted brand required to fulfil both client and candidate needs where ever they may be.
Looking to the future, WH Marks Sattin intends to become the brand of choice all over the globe for financial recruitment.
WH Marks Sattin are global specialists in financial Accountancy & Finance, Taxation & Treasury, Management Consultancy and offering both permanent and contract roles through our interims division.
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