Corporate Tax Manager at Maersk Line

Maersk is an integrated container logistics company working to connect and simplify its customer's supply chains. As the global leader in shipping services, the company operates in 130 countries and employs roughly 70,000 people. With simple end-to-end offering of products and digital services, seamless customer engagement and a superior end-to-end delivery network, Maersk enables its customers to trade and grow by transporting goods anywhere - all over the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Corporate Tax Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• As the Corporate Tax Manager, you will be responsible for end-to-end, cost-efficient regional corporate tax advisory and tax planning, with the purpose of ensuring optimal business structures and risk management in accordance with Maersk's values and Tax Principles.

Key Responsibilities
Responsible for end-to-end direct tax advisory and planning in relation to:

• Various regional projects, assets transactions, etc., in collaboration with other functions.
• High-value commercial contracts.
• M&A transactions and subsequent integration of newly acquired companies within the Region.
• High-value cross-border investments into the Region.
• Complex tax litigation and interactions with tax authorities within the Region.
• Legal and operational restructuring projects.
• Business-specific operational models in the region.
• Global initiatives and analyses – supporting or leading.

What we are looking for

• 4+ years of practical experience from a tax function in an international company or a law or audit firm.
• Interested in working in a complex and international company with several stakeholders and a rapidly changing environment with tight deadlines.
• Experience with project management will be an advantage.
• Experience in restructuring.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to perform critical analysis, prioritize, and problem solve.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail but at the same time be able to take business decisions.
• Fluency in the English language.
• Proficiency in the French language will be an added advantage.

What We Offer

• A unique opportunity for personal and professional development
• A finance career while building a strong platform for future leadership roles within Maersk
• Accountability and opportunity to deliver impact regardless of tenure
• Senior management exposure from day one
• Ability to get familiarized working in and within Africa while being exposed to global operations and creating global impact
• A fast-paced and dynamic environment with a distinct respect for the individual
• An international team with like-minded young top performers.

Application Closing Date
22nd March, 2025.