Role overview
The Senior Group Tax Specialist is responsible for ensuring tax compliance, optimization, and risk management across Oviva’s European entities. Covering key markets including Switzerland, Germany, United Kingdom, Poland, and later e.g.: France, Netherlands, Belgium, and Spain. This role ensures accurate local tax declarations, timely filings, and adherence to national tax requirements. As a subject matter expert, this role drives consistent tax practices, supports audits, and contributes to strategic tax planning, aligning closely with Oviva’s mission to build a healthier future for all.

Key responsibilities & deliverables

• Ensure tax compliance across all relevant jurisdictions (e.g., CIT, VAT, WHT, local levies)
• Prepare, review, and file local tax declarations in line with country-specific regulations
• Act as primary contact for external tax authorities and consultants
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess impact on Oviva’s operations
• Support internal and external tax audits with timely and accurate documentation
• Identify opportunities for tax savings and process improvements
• Contribute to transfer pricing documentation and intercompany transaction alignment
• Collaborate with accounting teams to ensure correct tax accounting treatment
• Drive process consistency and best practices across the group

Key skills
Essential:

• Proven experience as a Group Tax Specialist with European exposure
• In-depth knowledge of corporate tax, VAT, and international tax frameworks
• Ability to manage multiple jurisdictions and changing regulatory landscapes
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills - Fluency in English

Desirable:

• Experience in a multinational or Big 4 environment
• Familiarity with ERP systems and digital tax tools
• Additional European language(s) a plus (e.g., German, French)

Education & Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Law, or related field
• Relevant professional tax qualification (e.g., Chartered Tax Advisor, CPA, Steuerberate)

Key Success Measures

• Timely and accurate filing of all tax declarations across relevant jurisdictions
• Demonstrated compliance with local tax laws and reduced audit findings
• Implementation of tax optimization strategies
• Effective risk identification and mitigation
• Strong collaboration with finance and business stakeholders
• Contributions to transfer pricing documentation and group tax policy