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Danone

Global foods and beverages company

Head of Tax

Tax AccountingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMoroccoNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Hold an advanced qualification (Bac+5) in taxation, tax law, finance, or accounting, ideally from a university, business school, or bar school.
  • Have at least 10 years of tax experience, ideally in a large international group, consulting firm, or law firm.
  • Have substantial experience managing tax audits, disputes, and relationships with tax authorities.
  • Have excellent command of Moroccan taxation, value-added tax, international taxation, French accounting and tax standards, and International Financial Reporting Standards.
  • Have in-depth knowledge of transfer pricing and international tax structuring.
  • Be proficient in written and spoken English to interact daily with colleagues in France and internationally.
  • Have successful direct-management experience and be able to manage multiple stakeholders in complex, matrixed environments.
  • Be willing to travel regularly internationally, particularly across Africa.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the tax strategy and operations for the Group's entities in Morocco.
  • Oversee all tax obligations of the Group's companies in Morocco, including corporate income tax, value-added tax, withholding taxes, and other local taxes.
  • Ensure compliance with deadlines, applicable regulations, and Group tax policies.
  • Improve tax processes continuously by developing digitalization, automation, and artificial intelligence solutions.
  • Strengthen tax data quality and the robustness of control and governance systems.
  • Monitor and analyze key tax indicators, including the effective tax rate and cash tax.
  • Contribute to tax forecasting and reporting.
  • Participate in the Group's quarterly tax performance reviews.
  • Lead tax audits, disputes, and litigation.
  • Manage relationships with the Moroccan tax administration and relevant organizations.
  • Prepare and coordinate requests for tax rulings or consultations.
  • Support Finance teams on complex tax matters.
  • Analyze tax impacts of strategic transactions and complex flows, including sponsorship, donations, royalties, restructurings, and new operating models.
  • Assess the financial and cash-flow impacts of business decisions.
  • Identify tax optimization opportunities in compliance with regulations and Group ethical standards.
  • Ensure correct application of transfer pricing policies and oversee local and Group documentation.
  • Work closely with Corporate Tax teams based in Paris.
  • Conduct or oversee tax audits and regulatory impact analyses; coordinate internal and external stakeholders; and identify ways to reduce risks and generate sustainable savings.
  • Raise organizational awareness of tax issues, lead training and information sessions on legislative developments, and contribute tax expertise to cross-functional projects.
  • Participate in internal and external forums related to tax matters.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience gained within a large international group, consulting firm, or law firm is preferred.
  • An advanced qualification from a university, business school, or bar school is preferred.

About the Company

Danone

Global foods and beverages company

Danone is a global food and beverage company focused on Essential Dairy & Plant-Based products, Waters, and Specialized Nutrition. It sells brands like Actimel, Activia, Alpro, Evian, Nutricia, and Volvic across more than 120 markets, employing over 100,000 people. Its products aim to support health and sustainability, guided by the One Planet. One Health framework and 2030 goals, with a plan to pursue B Corp certification by 2025. It differentiates itself with a mission-driven approach, the Entreprise à Mission status in France, and strong sustainability commitments across a diversified brand portfolio to bring healthy, sustainable eating to as many people as possible.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
1919

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