Global Direct Tax Manager

Job Description

Please note: full knowledge of the Dutch language is required for this role

Rituals is growing fast. We are steadily expanding in new territories, opening new stores and growing our online presence. Globally we’re opening over 200 new stores per year (EU, Middle East and Asia). As part of this growth, we are looking for a Global Tax Manager with a focus on Corporate Income Tax, Withholding Tax and Transfer Pricing. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring global tax compliance and supporting the business in a dynamic, international environment.

Good to know: the Global Tax function (4 FTEs) is based at our Amsterdam HQ and is responsible for tax advisory and compliance in all countries where Rituals operates. The tax department is part of the finance team, which also includes financial control, internal control, finance operations and payroll. You will spend most of your time at our Amsterdam Central Head Office with a view of one of the most iconic canals.

In this role, you will apply your expertise to strengthen and streamline our global direct tax processes. One of the appealing aspects of this role is the ability to make a significant impact. You’ll work closely with your team and collaborate with colleagues across the business and finance functions to ensure compliance, manage risk and support strategic initiatives. You will also play a key role in managing audits, maintaining documentation and driving improvements in tax governance and reporting. By working closely with the business, you will partner with them to support and guide their decision-making process from a tax perspective.

Your key responsibilities: 

• Coordinating global CIT and WHT compliance processes, including deadlines, documentation, and reporting
• Managing and maintaining transfer pricing documentation (Master File, Local Files, intercompany agreements)
• Monitoring international tax developments (e.g., Pillar II, ATAD, BEPS) and assessing their impact
• Advising internal stakeholders on tax implications of business initiatives
• Supporting external tax audits and ruling requests
• Identifying and implementing process improvements in tax compliance and governance
• Contributing to knowledge sharing and strengthening tax awareness across the organization

Qualifications

• You have 5–8 years of Tax Advisory experience, preferably in an international environment or at a Big 4 firm
• You hold a Master’s degree in Tax Law or Fiscal Economics
• You are analytically strong, pragmatic, and communicate clearly
• You thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial culture
• You bring a grounded and approachable personality, with a critical yet constructive and positive mindset
• You are a self-starter who takes ownership and shows initiative
• You are fluent in both Dutch and English, spoken and written

Additional Information

YOUR PATH TO A NEW CAREER

Grow with us! The next steps are:

1. Apply via our website (make sure you meet the requirements and tell us why you apply)
2. Our recruiter will contact you within 10 working days.
3. A first interview follows in our Central Head Office in Amsterdam. 
4. You do an online assessment.
5. You have the second interview online. 
6. In the event of a positive outcome, you will receive a proposal with the terms of employment.

Any questions? Our recruiter is happy to speak to you via [email protected]. Please note that applications via e-mail are not taken into consideration. 

We kindly ask recruitment agencies to refrain from acquisition efforts. Unsolicited CVs or resumes will not be taken into consideration and will be treated as not received