LEDIG STILLING:
Group Tax - Global Controversy Lead
Application deadline: 19th of May
Are you Group Tax's new Global Controversy Lead?
Group Tax is responsible for all aspects of DNV’s tax strategy and management and works holistically towards the broader regulatory landscape.
Being a truly global company with operational presence in more than 80 countries and large volumes of cross-border transactions, DNV has a large number of processes with local tax authorities at various levels administratively and in the court systems around the world.
Group Tax is looking to fill a role as Global Controversy Lead with a main focus on our international tax controversy portfolio. You will have tax controversy as your main task. We aim at efficient governance and management of the overall portfolio with special attention to our high priority cases. You will therefore work both on single-case handling, portfolio management, and further developments of our models and processes related to tax controversy. This will be in close collaboration with our regional tax managers in Global Shared Services, topical experts in Group (for instance within transfer pricing and indirect tax), Business Area representatives, and external legal advisers.
You can expect to be involved also in other tasks than tax controversy. We run and participate in a variety of multi-disciplinary projects and processes. For any activity, finding and implementing solutions that are optimal for DNV’s overall interest and total financial effectiveness is key to us. You will be expected to give clear and specific advice where practical and formal considerations are balanced. Cost-benefit thinking in combination with professional expertise and integrity is essential.
We are 9 people in Group Tax. Our tax team in Global Shared Services counts another 30 specialists in global- and regional hubs. Together we manage tax in all the jurisdictions where DNV has a presence or does business.
We are looking for a candidate with the following qualifications:
Master’s degree in law or in audit and accounting
Minimum 8-10 years' experience as a tax lawyer, in-house tax legal counsel or similar
Extensive experience within international corporate tax from a legal and/or accounting perspective
Experience with, and interest in, controversy case handling, including managing external legal advisers
Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
Personal skills:
Ability to work independently, collaborate easily with colleagues, and manage multiple projects effectively. Strong analytical skills and ability to assess complex issues and deliver sound, timely and rational judgments within deadlines
Target- and performance driven
A broad business appreciation and willingness to become involved in aspects of the business beyond financial and legal management
Positive attitude, customer centric mind-set and willingness to go the extra mile to meet organizational goals
Ability to accomplish work within deadlines without considerable direction
Ability to lead and show progress on multiple projects simultaneously
Proactive ability to provide solutions to complex problems
A practical approach to tasks and responsibilities
Ability to prioritize
Why DNV?
Attractive rewards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 6 weeks annual vacation, subsidized canteen, competitive pension, insurance, and parental leave agreement, in addition to a global profit share scheme.
Work/life balance. We offer flexible working hours, with focus on work/life balance for our employees.
Supportive and caring culture. Our international culture embodies diverse colleagues who value teamwork and inclusion across business areas and borders. We offer opportunities for our employees to connect through social and professional networks. Our largest community CONNECT, throws after-work and informal meetings all year long for you to join.
Career and development. DNV offers extensive possibilities to grow and develop your competencies and career ambitions. We have a strong company culture with emphasis on growth mindset, knowledge sharing, and professional and personal development.
By joining DNV you become part of a world-leading company whose purpose is to safeguard life, property, and the environment. Our values “we care, we share, we dare” characterize how we work and behave towards each other and our customers.
Our Høvik office is in beautiful surroundings by the sea and can offer access to sailboats, kayaks, tennis courts etc. We have more than 30 activity groups for you to join, as well as gym facilities and a kindergarten located on our premises. It is also worth noting that we offer free parking and shuttle buses to and from Skøyen, Lysaker and Sandvika.
DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture, and we invite you to be part of this diversity.
We are looking forward to receiving your application. In order to be evaluated for the role, we kindly ask all candidates to apply through our recruitment system and to attach a CV, application letter and transcripts when applying.
Contact information
If you have any questions, kindly reach out to:
Paul Boucher, Group Tax Director, +47 415 00 543, paul.boucher@dnv.com
Marius Sollund, Group Tax Legal Counsel, +47 971 43 925, marius.sollund@dnv.com
Work location: the role is located at our head office at Høvik, Norway.
Application deadline: 19th of May 2025 at 23.59 CET.
