Tax Manager – Brussels & Liège – Belgium

About the role

Monument group is an international and strongly growing insurance group with a unique business model that consists in acquiring Life Insurance portfolios. Monument Belgium has an opportunity for an experienced Tax Manager to join its Finance team.

You will report directly to the head of Financial department of Monument Assurance Belgium and will be responsible for leading all aspects of direct and indirect tax for the insurance company and the associated service and real estate companies, ensuring that tax returns are filed correctly, monitor tax risks and develop tax strategies for the Belgian business.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring of the tax environment to understand risks, opportunities and required actions for Monument Assurance Belgium and related companies;
• Advising on tax risks and opportunities in relation to real estate assets;
• Advising on tax aspects of M&A activity, working alongside legal;
• Preparation of monthly VAT returns for all entities in the local VAT group; management of the VAT group;
• Management of the annual corporate income tax returns process for all local companies;
• In cooperation with operations, ensuring the monthly IPT returns are submitted and payments are made on a timely and accurate basis;
• Undertaking analysis and calculations to support deferred tax assets and liabilities in Solvency II balance sheet and other bases as required;
• Undertaking of other tax reporting as required in Belgium;
• Participate in ad hoc duties + projects as they present within the team.

Role Requirements

• Relevant qualification;
• At least 4 years of tax related experience with focus on direct and/or indirect tax being able to work independently and lead on tax matters;
• Experience of life assurance business and/or real estate business is a strong asset;
• Tax reporting and calculation experience;
• You have a professional knowledge of French and English, Dutch is a plus;
• You are efficient, pro-active, pragmatic, results oriented with excellent attention to detail and ability to work under strict deadlines;
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.

Location

Brussels and Liège – Belgium

Equal Opportunities Statement

The Monument Re Group is an Equal Opportunity employer. Our Corporate values of Trust and Collaboration demonstrate our commitment to fostering an inclusive culture where all our employees feel respected and valued. We recognise that each employee brings their own unique skill sets, capabilities, immutable characteristics, and varied experiences to their work. In turn, the Monument Re Group provides a work environment for all our employees to achieve personal and professional growth and development throughout their careers with us.

Email:

recruitment@monumentinsurance.com

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