Interim Tax Specialist, Enkhuizen

Tax Specialist (Freelance / ZZP) Curious about global tax impact and real business influence? Ready to move beyond compliance and shape tax strategy?

Why you want to work with us as Interim Tax Specialist at Enza Zaden

Combine compliance with strategy, contributing to global tax policy development and advising management.

Act as a global tax expert, partnering with stakeholders across regions and functions.

Work in a highly international, cross‑functional environment, influencing projects with real business impact.

Make a difference as Tax Specialist In this role you are responsible for strengthening tax compliance while proactively advising on global tax matters. You operate at a tactical and operational level, focusing on analysis, policy development and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, monitor and continuously improve the Global Tax Control Framework, ensuring effective controls and consistent application across entities.

Develop global tax policies and take ownership for their practical implementation.

Monitor, analyse and explain the Group Effective Tax Rate (ETR), including variance analysis, translate outcomes into clear management insights, and actively improve the ETR process.

Review tax returns and supporting documentation, identify risks and opportunities, and ensure follow‑up actions.

Act as the global point of contact for VAT/GST matters, providing practical guidance and support to local stakeholders worldwide.

Manage and maintain the Transfer Pricing framework, ensuring correct implementation and compliance requirements are met.

Lead or contribute to cross‑functional projects, providing tax advice and risk analyses.

Identify and drive process and technology improvements to increase tax efficiency.

Ensure that applicable tax incentives are realized, such as R&D tax credits, innovation box and investment incentives.

Work closely with business units, finance, legal, tax authorities and external advisors.

Support and manage other diverse tax projects on an ad hoc basis.

Your profile

A Master’s degree in a relevant field (Tax Law, Tax Economics, etc.).

6+ years of relevant experience in international tax (corporate tax and/or VAT/GST).

Solid knowledge of global tax compliance and regulations.

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Proven ability to advise stakeholders and translate complex topics into clear actions.

Excellent communication skills in English (written and verbal).

A proactive, independent and collaborative mindset, with the ability to operate in an international environment.

Assignment details (Freelance / ZZP)

Engagement based on an independent contractor agreement (no employment relationship).

Operate as an independent professional, responsible for own business operations (e.g., tools, insurances, taxes).

Project‑based collaboration with defined deliverables and outcomes.

Hybrid working possible in alignment with team and project needs.

Equal opportunity partner

Enza Zaden is an equal opportunity partner and welcomes professionals from diverse backgrounds.

Security screening is part of the recruitment process.

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