About The Role

EMEA Tax manager

Job Description

You’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

The Tax Manager is responsible for coordinating a team of tax professionals to manage all activities related to EMEA tax compliance, planning, and audits. This includes ensuring timely and accurate filing of tax returns, providing technical guidance, and implementing strategies to optimize the effective tax rate (ETR) while maintaining compliance with local and international regulations.

In this role, you will

Tax Compliance

Oversee indirect and direct tax processes (VAT, WHT, income taxes).
Ensure timely submission of all tax returns and adherence to tax calendars.

Audit & Risk Management

Lead responses to tax authority inquiries and manage audit defense files.
Maintain compliance with SOX controls and corporate governance standards.

Process Optimization

Implement process improvements and automation to enhance efficiency.
Standardize workflows across regions and ensure alignment with global tax policies.

Strategic Planning

Identify tax planning opportunities to optimize ETR and reduce Above-the-Line impacts.
Monitor legislative changes and assess business impact.

Collaboration

Work closely with finance, legal, and GBS teams to ensure alignment with tax laws.
Coordinate with external advisors for statutory accounts and compliance support

About Us

At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best teams committed to driving innovation and growth. We’re founded on 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform—so what can you do with that? There’s no time like the present to make an impact at Kimberly-Clark. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

About You

You’re driven to perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.

To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications

University degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field.
Minimum 5 years in tax compliance and planning, preferably in a multinational environment.
Strong technical knowledge of indirect and direct taxes.
Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP) and tax reporting tools.
Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
Proficient English and local regional language; Portuguese is a plus.

Total Benefits

Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com .

Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions. Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.

Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.

Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.

Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.

To Be Considered

Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.

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And finally, the fine print….

For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world, which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompasses the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check.

Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.

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