What does this job entail?
In our Tax Team, you will be able to make the most of your expertise in a range of interesting projects. Together with your colleagues, you will ensure that tax legislation is correctly implemented and applied within the securities processing activities of KBC Securities Services. This role offers a challenge with lots of variation, where we have to be alert and ready to act. Because – as you well know – the world of tax is evolving rapidly.
The team you will be part of provides support for both international and Belgian tax matters. We currently we provide tax services to customers in more than 100 countries. We are constantly looking for new opportunities to offer additional services; for instance, we recently added Luxembourg to the list of countries where we offer our tax services.
You can expect to be doing a job where you are seen as the contact of choice when it comes to tax matters. Among other things, you will work closely with ICT colleagues, customer relationship managers, securities processing operational services and the Group Tax Department. Stimulating contacts assured!
What do we expect from you?
- You will monitor the tax legislation in the different countries in which KBC Securities Services operates. To help you do this you will have with the support of our custodians and KBC Bank's Group Tax Department.
- You will initiate and lead projects to incorporate tax processing into our systems that process securities transactions.
- You will answer customer queries and strive at all times to make their lives as worry-free as possible.
Your key strengths?
- You have a Master's degree and/or 5-10 years’ experience in the tax field, including experience in project management.
- You are highly capable when it comes to working through things independently, and thinking critically and creatively.
- You are able to communicate fluently in Dutch and English, and are able to articulate complex subjects clearly in both languages. You convey ideas persuasively, in a structured and enthusiastic manner.
What can we offer you?
- With us at KBC you can expect superb onboarding, very friendly colleagues and a great atmosphere at work.
- Throughout your career at KBC we will encourage you to continually grow as a person and as a professional. You can follow training courses to further hone your hard and soft skills.
- Our offices are easy to reach by public transport, and if you prefer you can work from home or another head office some of the time.
- Flexible working hours help you to create a good work-life balance.
- We will offer you a permanent contract and a competitive salary, with additional fringe benefits. Sounds familiar? Of course, because that’s something you read in every job ad. However, KBC makes the difference for you with a comprehensive flex package. It’s too comprehensive to explain here: we will be happy to discuss the various benefits – large and small – with you during your interview.
Can you help us make the difference?
Contrary to what many people think, tax is not boring. It’s the challenge of keeping up with the many tax changes that makes the job so interesting. The exceptions also often prove the rule, which means no two days are the same.
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Respect and inclusion are core values at KBC.
We believe that the individuality of our employees and the diversity of our teams make it possible to achieve great things. That’s why we recruit new employees based on talent and motivation, regardless of their background or story.
Interested in contributing to new ideas and solutions that help our customers and society move forward?
Like to join us in innovating, greening and connecting to others every day and help us achieve our aim of being the reference in the financial sector?
And how would you like to do all that at a ‘Top Employer’?
If this ticks all your boxes, apply now so we can get to know you.
And, who knows, you might soon be embarking on this exciting journey with us.
