Senior Tax Manager

Company Description Welcome to Kanadevia Inova, a global innovation leader in the waste infrastructure space, where we believe in creating a sustainable future through technology and innovation. Transforming Waste into Value At Kanadevia Inova, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of waste-to-X technology. We are not just waste managers; we are creators of value from what communities discard. Your role at Kanadevia Inova directly contributes to turning something once considered useless - waste - into something invaluable: energy, heat, hydrogen, fertilizer, and beyond.. Find out more about Kanadevia Inova at Job Description Strategic Tax Planning & Cash Efficiency: Provide international direct tax and transfer pricing advice for construction, O&M, and large-scale projects; drive group-wide tax policies and planning initiatives to minimize tax leakage and optimize cash efficiency. Project & Transaction Leadership: Act as lead tax advisor on international projects and construction initiatives; support M&A transactions, including tax due diligence and post-deal integration. Tax Risk, Controversy & Audit Management: Manage direct tax controversies, support tax audits, and coordinate with external advisors as required. Business Partnership & Capability Building: Serve as a trusted advisor to Group Tax and business stakeholders; deliver training and translate complex tax matters into clear, actionable guidance for non-tax audiences up to C-suite level. Tax Intelligence, Compliance & Reporting: Monitor global direct tax developments, advise management on implications, and support tax accounting processes in line with IFRS. Qualifications Education & Credentials: Master’s degree in Tax, Law, Economics, Finance, Accounting, or related field; professional tax qualification ( CPA, ACCA, Swiss Tax Expert, Chartered Tax Advisor) strongly preferred. Professional Experience: 8–12 years of international corporate tax and transfer pricing experience, ideally gained in Big 4, international tax advisory, or a comparable in-house tax function; M&A tax exposure is a plus. Industry & Risk Exposure: Experience in energy, construction, manufacturing, engineering, or other project-based industries; hands-on involvement in tax controversy and audit defense. Technical & Digital Expertise: Deep knowledge of international corporate tax (including BEPS and Pillar Two), transfer pricing, IFRS tax accounting, and tax technology/tools; familiarity with IFS ERP is an advantage. Languages & Personal Competencies: Fluent English (essential), strong German (highly beneficial), additional languages a plus; strong communication, stakeholder management, problem-solving skills, hands-on mindset, and willingness to travel internationally (2–4 times per year); eligible to work in Switzerland. Additional Information For HR agencies: Please note that we do not accept applications coming from agencies. Thank you. j4id10086093cv j4it0312cv j4iy26cv