GSS Regional Tax Manager Nordics & Baltics

Location:
Norway
Business:
Global Shared Services
Job ID:
4689
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Overview

About us

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

About GSS

As the internal support organization for DNV and DNV owned companies, we deliver shared services within Human Resources, Finance, IT and Real Estate & Procurement to DNV globally. Our mission is to enable DNV to grow, succeed with its business goals and improve competitiveness. Customer experience is at the core of everything we do. GSS is responsible for many of the tools, processes and daily routines that create the backbone of DNV. 

About the role

We are looking for a skilled and proactive GSS Regional Tax Manager to support our Nordics Region (Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, and the Faroe Islands). In this role, you will provide expert guidance to ensure tax compliance across the region while helping optimize tax positions. You’ll work closely with our Business Areas to advise on tax considerations related to contracts and projects, acting as a key point of control and risk management. This position is highly collaborative, involving coordination with internal stakeholders, external advisors, and regional leadership to support sound, compliant, and efficient tax practices.

Key Tasks:

• Manage & review the preparation of VAT returns for the Nordics.

• Managing and improving the tax reporting & compliance process (e.g. VAT). Timely identification and reporting of possible exposures in tax returns.

• Preparing and reviewing the calculation of the current and, if relevant, deferred tax position.

• Preparing and assisting with year-end audits packages for the external auditors.

• Assuring that documentation is prepared and filed for (reclaiming) foreign withholding taxes.

• Monitor and review (cross-border) proposals and contracts on their tax merits, and align with the Group Tax department if necessary.

• Ensure tax compliance and reporting obligations to the relevant authorities in the Nordics and liaising with Group Tax on any new legislative changes.

• Ensure transfer pricing documentation is completed in full compliance with Group rules and all relevant tax legislation.

• Work with the Human Resources and payroll teams to ensure full compliance with all employment tax legislation.

• Proactively engage with operational teams to ensure appropriate consideration has been given to potential areas of tax leakage (for example, withholding taxes and the creation of permanent establishments).

• Responding to ad hoc and project related questions in support of Business Area operational projects.

• Develop and maintain a strong working relationship with external tax and legal advisors, but particularly with the Region’s preferred suppliers.

• Maintain strong relationships with, and act as main point of contact for, the Tax Authorities.

• Support Group Tax Department with all necessary transfer pricing documentation.

• Take personal responsibility for ongoing professional development.

• Develop and maintain strong links with Group Tax colleagues.

• Bring oversight to the tax affairs of the Region, ensuring that individual legal entity positions are optimal for the Region and for the Group.

• Support the Legal Entity Efficiency Projects.

What we offer

Reasons to join us

  • 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 and workplace, with a 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-works 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 an emphasis on a 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.

About you

Professional Expertise and Qualifications Required:

• Academic degree (BA or MA level) and professional tax/accountancy/legal qualification.

• Fluent in written and oral English and at least one Scandinavian language.

• Demonstrable post-qualification experiences a requirement, but experience working as a Tax Manager would be an advantage.

• Solid experience in a global organization, ideally for an international company.

• Good understanding of all key business processes across functional areas.

• Experience working in Oracle and Salesforce is an advantage.

• Willingness to understand the business model and market dynamics of the Business Areas.

• Strong stakeholder management skills, e.g. Group Tax, local tax authorities, external advisors and auditors.

• Experience with professional service companies, advising on project tenders, contracts and dealing with cross-border WHT and PE issues are a distinct advantage.

• Experience with tax aspects of mergers, reorganizations, and liquidations would be highly beneficial.

Application deadline: 9.07.25.

Benefits

Profit Share

You’ll be part of our global profit share scheme that means we all share in our success as a business. If we profit, so do you. This will be part of our Total Compensation approach each year and depends on our year-end results.

Insurance

Taking care of you with travel, life, and accident insurance.

Pension Schemes

We care about your long-term financial security and prioritize pension and retirement benefits to reflect our caring values.

Professional Development

We believe in the 70/20/10 learning model, where 70% of your learning comes from performing your everyday tasks and working on different projects, new areas and initiatives to gain new skills. 20% from working with others and mentoring and the rest from formal education.

Hybrid Working

Adapting to the changing world of work around the world.

Purpose-led organization

You become part of a world-leading company where we know and live our purpose; to safeguard life, property, and the environment, with the opportunity to tackle global change through your work.

Supportive and caring culture

We offer opportunities to connect through social and professional networks. Our largest community CONNECT, organizes after-work events and informal meetings throughout the year.

Attractive rewards

We focus on work/life balance and offer employees flexible working hours and workplace, annual vacation allowance, competitive pension, insurance, and a global profit share scheme.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At DNV, our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is not only an ethical choice, but also a business decision.

Diversity, fairness, and a sense of belonging are a source of strength for our people, our business, and our customers, and help us to deliver on our purpose, vision, and values.

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Working here

Since 1864 we’ve been dedicated to safeguarding life, property and the environment. Today we remain at the forefront of new technologies and techniques to help our customers transform for a more sustainable future.

At DNV you can expect to deliver career and industry defining work. You’ll be given the time to build your network, the resources to support your development, and the freedom to satisfy your curiosity and desire to learn.

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Application Process

FAQs

Welcome to our Frequently Asked Questions page. We’ve put together answers to the questions we’re asked most often to help you find the information you need quickly and easily. Whether you're curious about our recruitment process, benefits or career growth and development, you should find the information below.

How can I find job openings that fit my skills and interests?

Explore our official job search page where you can use filters such as job type, location, and department to find roles that best match your qualifications and career aspirations.

What’s your application process like?

You can apply directly through our careers page by submitting your CV and any other documents we require (i.e. university diplomas/transcripts; visas; previous employment reference letters). Make sure your application is fully completed, and you tailor it to the specific job listing. 

Is your recruitment process designed to be inclusive and accessible?

Yes, it is. We're an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates. We’re happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. Share the details of what you need within your application.

What types of interviews might I undergo?

Depending on your role, our interview process may include initial phone screenings, video conferences, and in-person interviews, focusing on both your technical abilities and our shared values. You can ask your recruiter specifically about the interview process for your role. 

How long does the hiring process typically take from application to decision?

The timeline can vary but we make every effort to reply to each candidate as soon as possible and keep everyone up-to-date with where they are in the recruitment process.

How do I know if a recruitment contact is legitimately from your company?

Official communication will come from our verified company email addresses. Carefully check any suspicious looking emails and if you have any doubts, don’t engage.

Are there any fees involved in your recruitment process?

No, we do not charge any fees at any stage of our recruitment process. All applications and interviews are free of charge, we will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments – please be wary of any requests for payment as these are likely scams.

What should I do if I suspect a job scam?

If you encounter suspicious job postings or recruitment practices, do not provide personal information and contact your recruiter as soon as possible. We take these matters seriously. We will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments part of our recruitment process.

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Disclaimer

Please beware of recruitment scams that pretend to be from DNV or its employees. We will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments as part of our recruitment process.