Job Description

Excited to work for a key Belgian player in the energy landscape?

The Belgian and European energy landscape is in full swing. Did you know that Elia Belgium plays a crucial role in this? As part of Elia Group, a European transmission system operator, Elia Belgium ensures the reliability and sustainability of the electricity supply in our country.

Side-by-side with your talented colleagues, you will play a part in building a sustainable, green and reliable energy infrastructure that stimulates economic growth and reduces our ecological footprint.

Only together can we make the biggest impact possible! We believe in the power of diversity: we are convinced that an inclusive and diverse work environment leads to more innovation, creativity and better results.
International Tax Manager
Requisition ID:  11313
Posting Start Date:  31/07/2026

Function

We are looking for an experienced International Tax Manager to act as the central tax coordination and governance lead for Elia Group's international entities. As Elia Group continues to expand its international footprint and strengthen its presence across multiple jurisdictions, the International Tax Manager will play a key role in implementing and embedding new governance processes, ways of working and oversight mechanisms across the international entity landscape.

During this transformation phase, the role will combine hands-on involvement in the rollout of the target model with ongoing support for international tax activities and stakeholder coordination.

In its target state, the ITM role primarily focuses on governance, coordination, oversight, validation and decision support, while operational execution is largely performed by the Shared Service Centre, local teams or external advisors.

 

Key Responsibilities

1. International tax governance

  • Act as the main tax coordination point for international entities, holdings and relevant affiliate management stakeholders.
  • Support the implementation of the Group tax strategy across international entities, ensuring consistent application of Group standards and governance principles.
  • Support tax workstreams related to new entities, entity onboarding, restructurings, M&A, system changes and operating model enhancements.
  • Act as a contributor to Group tax planning efforts by coordinating tax input from international entities, assessing cross-border implications and supporting consistent implementation of Group tax positions across the affiliate landscape.

2. Tax compliance oversight

  • Oversee the tax compliance lifecycle for international entities, including local corporate income tax, withholding tax, VAT and other local tax obligations.
  • Validate the accuracy, completeness and timely preparation of tax filings prepared by SSC, local teams or external advisors.
  • Coordinate data provision, cut-off alignment and reporting inputs with local controllers, accounting teams, SSC and third-party providers.

3. Group transfer pricing

Coordinate and oversee the implementation of the Group transfer pricing framework, supported by external advisors and Group Tax specialists

Your Profile

  • Master’s degree in Tax, Law, Business economics or equivalent.
  • Minimum 8 to 10+ years of relevant tax experience, ideally gained in a multinational group, Big Four/advisory environment or complex corporate tax function.
  • Strong collaboration and management skills, with the ability to perform in a multi-jurisdictional environment, taking ownership of cross-functional initiatives from design through implementation.
  • Strong international tax compliance expertise, including cross-border tax matters and tax governance requirements in a multinational environment, combined with a sound understanding of transfer pricing implementation and intercompany arrangements.
  • Experience working in ERP-driven tax environments and contributing to process improvement or digitalisation initiatives.
  • Working knowledge of IAS 12 and tax reporting processes is desirable
  • Fluent professional in English as well as French and/or Dutch.

Offer

  • Salary: a competitive salary package, allowance for representation expenses, year-end bonus, double vacation pay, meal vouchers (€10 per working day), eco-vouchers, sport & culture vouchers, bonuses based on individual and group results. 
  • Insurance: group insurance, hospitalisation insurance, ambulant care insurance for the whole family and also personal accident insurance. 
  • Vacation: You will be entitled to 20 vacation days and 5 additional vacation days, 6 local days, 4 exempt days (after 1 year of employment) and up to 5 long-service days (1 day for every 3 years in employment). 
  • Social fund: Year-end vouchers, birth and marriage allowance. We will also cover part of the cost of glasses, a dental prosthesis or similar needs. 
  • Communication: you will be given an iPhone, a phone subscription (for work and private use) and a laptop with internet reimbursement. 
  • Discounts: you will enjoy a 30% discount on your gas and electricity bill. 
  • Mobility: we will offer you a company car and public transport or a mobility budget. 
  • Elia shares: Elia will give you the opportunity to subscribe to shares with a discount of 16.66% on the average share price. 

Location

Boulevard de l’Empereur 20, 1000 Brussels

There’s something electric in the air with this job offer!

In exchange for your work and dedication, you enjoy the following benefits:

  • A job full of variety with a top employer: Elia encourages innovation and collaboration. Within our company you will be at the forefront of the energy transition, and you will have the chance to contribute to ground-breaking technologies designed to accelerate this transition. It is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to further develop your knowledge and skills.
  • Focus on personal growth and well-being at work: Discover a wide range of professional training and coaching opportunities that are guaranteed to give your personal growth a solid boost.  At the same time, as a top employer, we put maximum effort into a positive work culture in which your well-being is central.
  • Development opportunities for a challenging career: At Elia, we encourage you to seek out and seize new professional opportunities. You will enjoy complete freedom to shape your career on your own terms.
  • A diverse team of passionate colleagues: Elia puts a high value on diversity and inclusion. You will join a diverse and passionate team that enjoys sharing knowledge and leading the way towards a more sustainable future together.

These are just a few of the benefits that distinguish Elia as a Top Employer. We are convinced that your contribution to our team will be invaluable and look forward to welcoming you soon!
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