International Tax Specialist – VAT (EMEA)

About the role

Newly created position within Daikin Europe’s central EMEA tax team, based at the company’s headquarters in Belgium. The International Tax Specialist will take full tax responsibility for France and support VAT matters in Benelux and the Nordic region.

Key responsibilities

• Provide VAT expert advice to business and sales teams.
• Ensure timely and accurate tax filings (CIT, VAT, Transfer Pricing, BEPS) for assigned countries.
• Follow up on tax payments, refunds and manage tax audits.
• Maintain relationships with external advisors and foreign tax authorities.
• Monitor legislative changes and implement required updates.
• Analyse tax impact of cross‑border projects.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in economics or economic sciences with a tax qualification.
• 3‑5 years of experience in a multinational company or tax advisory firm.
• Strong knowledge of EU VAT rules.
• Passionate about tax and committed to continuous learning.
• Ability to work independently under strict deadlines.

Required skills

• EU VAT expertise
• Corporate Income Tax filing
• Transfer Pricing knowledge
• BEPS compliance