Amsterdam, Netherlands

About the job

Are you passionate about statutory finance and tax compliance in a dynamic, international environment? Do you thrive on managing complexity and driving process improvement while building strong relationships across teams and jurisdictions?

Saxo is seeking a Controller with enhanced focus on Tax Accounting to anchor statutory finance operations and own tax compliance and planning across the Netherlands, Belgium, France, and Italy. In this dual-function role, you will ensure financial integrity, support audits, and manage complex tax obligations in-house and strengthen Saxo’s internal control framework.

You will collaborate closely with finance teams, external accounting offices, and tax authorities in the Netherlands, Belgium, France, and Italy, supporting strategic initiatives and operational excellence. Your expertise will help Saxo maintain its reputation for financial and tax integrity, while supporting our ambitious growth and transformation goals.

Responsibilities

Statutory Finance Execution

• Oversee month-end closings, reconciliations, and general ledger integrity for the Netherlands, Belgium, France, and Italy.
• Manage accounts payable/receivable, payment processing, and journal entries across these jurisdictions.
• Coordinate with external accounting offices and auditors for statutory filings in each country.
• Support internal control initiatives and Finance in Control programs.

Tax Compliance & Planning

• Own corporate income tax (CIT), VAT, WKR, and other local tax filings for the Netherlands, Belgium, and France, as well as Italy.
• Ensure compliance with jurisdiction-specific tax laws and reporting standards, including familiarity with local tax authorities (e.g. Belastingdienst, SPF Finances, Direction Générale des Finances Publiques).
• Manage transfer pricing documentation and intercompany tax flows between entities in these countries.
• Liaise with tax authorities and external advisors when needed.

Audit & Regulatory Support

• Prepare documentation and responses for internal and external audits in all relevant jurisdictions.
• Maintain audit trails and validation routines for both finance and tax processes.

Process Improvement & Integration

• Drive automation and standardization of finance and tax workflows across the Netherlands, Belgium, France, and Italy.
• Collaborate with SSC India and Group Finance to ensure data alignment.
• Contribute to Saxo’s digital transformation by leveraging leading finance and tax systems.

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

• Act as a key contact for tax authorities, external accounting firms, and internal teams in the Netherlands, Belgium, France and Italy.
• Provide tax and finance insights to support decision-making and strategic initiatives.
• Work closely with colleagues in Finance, Legal, and Operations, and mentor junior team members as Saxo continues to build internal expertise.

Your profile 

• 7+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or tax, ideally within an international environment and with exposure to Dutch, Belgian, French and Italian statutory and tax requirements.
• Relevant higher education (e.g. master’s in business economics, Auditing, or Tax).
• Strong knowledge of statutory accounting, tax compliance, and internal controls in the Netherlands, Belgium, France and Italy.
• Proven ability to manage complex tax obligations and statutory filings across multiple jurisdictions.
• Structured, analytical, and hands-on approach, with a focus on effective problem solving and meeting tight deadlines.
• Excellent communicator, able to engage at all levels and build trust across diverse teams.
• Experience with leading finance and tax systems is an advantage.
• Fluent in English (corporate language); valid work permit for the Netherlands required.

We get curious people invested in the world
 

When you work at Saxo, you become a Saxonian and part of a purpose-driven organisation, where good ideas are always taken seriously, and where you can make a true impact. We are invested in your development, and you can expect a robust career from day one when you join Saxo – no matter which role you take on.
 

You will join 2,500 other ambitious colleagues across 15 countries and become part of an international organisation. Working in Saxo, you will get to meet colleagues from many different cultures and backgrounds, and you should know that we value diversity and inclusion and see it as a genuine source of strength to drive growth, foster innovation and position us for long-term success. 
 
We encourage an open feedback culture and supportive team environments enabling employees to grow and fulfil their career aspirations.  

When you bring passion, curiosity, drive and team spirit, your learning journey will be dynamic and your career opportunities in Saxo will be immense.

At Saxo we don’t just offer a job – we offer an opportunity to invest in your future!  

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