Senior International Tax Specialist

About this Position

As a Senior Tax Specialist (International Tax), you will play a key role in supporting the businesss global tax operations by helping ensure compliance, transparency, and consistency across international tax processes. Working within a global network of tax professionals, you will contribute to accurate tax reporting and risk management practices that support informed business decisions and uphold the businesss commitment to responsible corporate governance.
You will be part of the International Tax team, collaborating closely with colleagues across the businesss Headquarters, GBS+ Bratislava, and various business entities worldwide. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic international environment, gain exposure to global tax matters, and contribute to process improvements and strategic initiatives that enhance the effectiveness and standardization of tax operations across the organization. 

What you´ll do

• Prepare, review, and finalize International Tax (ITAX) reports for global business entities
• Coordinate with the company’s Headquarters, GBS+ Bratislava, and international stakeholders on tax-related matters
• Support implementation of global tax initiatives and ad hoc projects
• Assist in identifying tax risks and ensuring compliance with company policies
• Maintain tax documentation and support audits, reviews, and tax inquiries
• Drive process improvement and standardization within the International Tax function
• Support transfer pricing activities, including benchmarking studies

What makes you a good fit

• Bachelors Degree in Accountancy or a related field, with 2-4 years of relevant experience in Accounting, Tax, or Finance
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles, taxation, tax compliance, and risk management
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across functions
• Experience in Transfer Pricing and/or exposure to international tax concepts and processes is an advantage
• Audit experience, including audit support and documentation management, preferably gained from a public accounting firm or multinational organization
• Proven ability to identify process improvement opportunities and drive operational efficiencies
• Comfortable working a mid-shift schedule (12:00 PM to 9:00 PM) and reporting under a hybrid work arrangement in Makati 

Some perks of joining Henkel

• A thriving career with the Top 15 Best Workplaces in the Philippines by Great Place to Work and the Top GBS Employer in the Philippines by the Everest Group for 4 consecutive years!
• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
• HMO healthcare coverage plan
• Provident Fund
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.