International Tax Manager - Personal Income Tax, EMEA

Remote

Remote

Portugal · Remote
Posted on Oct 2, 2024

About Remote

Remote is solving global remote organizations’ biggest challenge: employing anyone anywhere compliantly. We make it possible for businesses big and small to employ a global team by handling global payroll, benefits, taxes, and compliance. Check out remote.com/how-it-works to learn more or if you’re interested in adding to the mission, scroll down to apply now.

Not only do we encourage folks from all ethnic groups, genders, sexuality, age, abilities, disability status and any other under-represented group to apply, but we prioritize a sense of belonging. We have 4 ERGs (Women, Disability, Queer, Minorities in Tech) who meet regularly with the People team. During your interviews and beyond, we ask & encourage anybody who needs an accommodation to request one from their recruiter.

All of our positions are fully remote. You do not have to relocate to join us!

What this job can offer you

At Remote, a unicorn technology company revolutionizing global payroll services, our Tax team sits at the heart of our mission to simplify and enhance payroll solutions for companies worldwide. Comprising dynamic client-facing units that navigate the complexities of wage tax and social security, alongside specialized groups focusing on VAT, transfer pricing, and corporate tax returns, our department is a mosaic of talent dedicated to fiscal precision and compliance. Our pioneering Tax Technology squad leads the charge in integrating cutting-edge technology and automation, elevating our payroll product to unprecedented heights.
As part of our Tax team, you’ll contribute to a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusivity, where every challenge is an opportunity for growth. Whether you’re engaging directly with clients or focusing on the intricate tapestry of our internal tax landscape, your work will be instrumental in shaping the future of payroll services on a global scale.
We’re on the lookout for thinkers, problem-solvers, and visionaries ready to dive into the evolving world of tax solutions. If you’re eager to make an impact in a company that values creativity, collaboration, and cutting-edge technology, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in redefining payroll services for the modern era.

This is an exciting time to join Remote and make a personal difference in the global employment space as an International Tax Manager - Personal Income Tax joining our Tax team.

Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Law, economics or related areas, preferably with a Post-Graduate or Master’s degree in Taxation
  • Prior experience and proficiency with personal income tax compliance (including withholding taxes on payroll), with a consultancy background being considered a plus
  • Previous experience in Dutch and or German tax law (personal income tax), including expense reimbursement, benefits in kind and per diem management, considered a plus.
  • You have proven advisory and compliance experience across personal income tax and employment taxes, both local and cross-border (as well as with tax treaties)
  • You have strong analytical skills and a high attention to detail
  • You keep track of recent updates in tax topics that are relevant for personal tax compliance (e.g. EESC Programme Taxation of cross-border teleworkers)
  • You possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with different stakeholders

Key responsibilities

  • Report to the (Senior) International Tax Manager and assist in the control of personal income tax compliance tasks (e.g. managing expense reimbursement requests, building and implementing expense policies, application for Special Tax Regimes, client queries around taxes, Employment-related tax tasks, equity, etc.) for all of Remote’s clients worldwide
  • To a smaller extent, work with tax advisors to prepare and submit opinions related to personal income tax or payroll obligations
  • Support the team in payroll tax audits and inspections worldwide
  • Monitor changes in tax law in several jurisdictions (EMEA, APAC, North America, Central and South America)

Practicals

  • You’ll report to: (Senior) International Tax Manager
  • Team: Finance
  • Location: EMEA
  • Start date: As soon as possible

Remote Compensation Philosophy

Remote's Total Rewards philosophy is to ensure fair, unbiased compensation and fair equity pay along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate. We do not agree to or encourage cheap-labor practices and therefore we ensure to pay above in-location rates. We hope to inspire other companies to support global talent-hiring and bring local wealth to developing countries.

At first glance our salary bands seem quite wide - here is some context. At Remote we have international operations and a globally distributed workforce. We use geo ranges to consider geographic pay differentials as part of our global compensation strategy to remain competitive in various markets while we hiring globally.

The base salary range for this full-time position is $46,700 EUR to $52,550 EUR. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location, and our job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay for the successful candidate in this role is dependent upon many factors such as location, transferable or job-related skills, work experience, relevant training, business needs, and market demands. The base salary range may be subject to change.

Application process

  1. (async) Profile review
  2. Interview with Future Manager
  3. Interview with Senior International Tax Manager
  4. Interview with Recruiter
  5. Interview with VP of Tax
  6. (async) Offer

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Benefits

Our full benefits & perks are explained in our handbook at remote.com/r/benefits. As a global company, each country works differently, but some benefits/perks are for all Remoters:
  • work from anywhere
  • unlimited personal time off (minimum 4 weeks)
  • quarterly company-wide day off for self care
  • flexible working hours (we are async)
  • 16 weeks paid parental leave
  • mental health support services
  • stock options
  • learning budget
  • home office budget & IT equipment
  • budget for local in-person social events or co-working spaces

How you’ll plan your day (and life)

We work async at Remote which means you can plan your schedule around your life (and not around meetings). Read more at remote.com/async.

You will be empowered to take ownership and be proactive. When in doubt you will default to action instead of waiting. Your life-work balance is important and you will be encouraged to put yourself and your family first, and fit work around your needs.

If that sounds like something you want, apply now!

How to apply

  1. Please fill out the form below and upload your CV with a PDF format.
  2. We kindly ask you to submit your application and CV in English, as this is the standardised language we use here at Remote.
  3. If you don’t have an up to date CV but you are still interested in talking to us, please feel free to add a copy of your LinkedIn profile instead.

We will ask you to voluntarily tell us your pronouns at interview stage, and you will have the option to answer our anonymous demographic questionnaire when you apply below. As an equal employment opportunity employer it’s important to us that our workforce reflects people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences and this data will help us to stay accountable. We thank you for providing this data, if you chose to.