Mandarin-Speaking Tax Officer (EU VAT) - Amsterdam

Mandarin speaking Accounting Officer (Tax Focused), Amsterdam

Job Status: Permanent, fully office based

Location: Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Salary: €36,000 - €60,000 depending on seniority

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and support tax filings and VAT declarations in multiple European jurisdictions.
• Manage local and cross-border tax risks, and participate in global tax planning efforts.
• Support local financial operations and provide analysis for business development initiatives.
• Prepare and maintain transfer pricing documentation and internal invoicing.
• Liaise with external tax advisors and local authorities as needed.
• Assist in internal and external audits, and promote financial control improvements.
• Review expense claims for compliance and accuracy.
• Oversee regional tax compliance, manage financial operations support, and drive internal control initiatives across countries including the Netherlands, France, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Luxembourg, and Greece.

Qualifications:

• Fluent in Mandarin and English in writing and speaking.
• Relevant work experience in a Tax role in Europe.
• Degree in Finance, Taxation, Accounting, or a related field.
• Professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA are a plus.
• Valid visa to work in the Netherlands.
• Happy to work 5 days in the office.
• Familiarity with European tax regulations preferred.

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