Global Senior Tax Specialist

Ravago is a privately owned international group with more than 60 years of entrepreneurial heritage. Today we are a global leader in the distribution of polymers chemicals and life ingredients as well as recycling and manufacturing activities. With operations in over 55 countries and more than 10000 employees worldwide Ravago combines the agility of a family-owned business with the scale and opportunities of a global organization.

As our international footprint continues to expand we are strengthening our Global Tax Function and are looking for an experienced Senior Tax Specialist to join our team in Bergamo Italy.

As Senior Tax Specialist you will support the Group Head of Taxation and work as part of Ravagos Global Tax Centre of Excellence in close functional collaboration with Italian leadership and Finance teams. You will provide end-to-end support across Italian corporate tax VAT and other indirect taxes transfer pricing Pillar Two tax accounting tax audits disputes and litigation.

A central part of the role is to protect and defend Ravagos tax positions in Italy by leading interactions with the Italian tax authorities and coordinating local Finance external tax advisors and legal counsel. The role will initially focus on Italy and may extend to selected European or other assigned jurisdictions and projects over time.

Italian Direct Tax & Compliance

Ensure the Italian group entities comply with corporate income tax withholding tax CFC Pillar Two and other applicable direct tax requirements.

Coordinate and review timely and accurate tax returns computations and related filings with local Finance teams and external advisors.

Monitor changes in Italian and international tax law assess business impact communicate required actions and follow through to closure.

Strengthen tax governance controls documentation and reporting procedures across the Italian entities.

VAT & Indirect Tax

Provide technical oversight and practical guidance on Italian VAT compliance reporting and transactional matters.

Review material or complex VAT positions arising from domestic EU and cross-border transactions supply chains reorganizations and business initiatives.

Support Finance teams and advisors with VAT filings reconciliations documentation controls and remediation of identified exposures.

Monitor Italian and EU VAT developments and translate them into practical actions for Finance and business stakeholders.

Lead or support VAT audits authority enquiries disputes assessments and litigation including the preparation and preservation of defensible evidence.

Transfer Pricing BEPS & Pillar Two

Implement and monitor Ravagos global transfer pricing policies for the Italian entities and other assigned jurisdictions.

Coordinate Local Files Master File inputs Country-by-Country Reporting and other required transfer pricing documentation.

Ensure intercompany transactions are supportable under OECD guidelines and local rules and that documentation is adequate for future audits or disputes.

Monitor OECD BEPS and Pillar Two developments and coordinate compliance and implementation actions with the Global Tax team and advisors.

Support transfer pricing analyses benchmarking annual reviews and APA or other dispute-prevention processes where relevant.

Tax Audits Disputes & Litigation

Lead and manage Italian corporate tax VAT transfer pricing and other tax audits inspections enquiries assessments disputes and litigation from initial information request through resolution.

Develop case strategy and technical positions assess strengths and risks prepare submissions and defence files and coordinate responses with local Finance the Global Tax team external advisors and legal counsel.

Represent or support the company in discussions hearings settlements and other proceedings with the Italian tax authorities and relevant bodies.

Manage administrative and judicial controversy processes monitor procedural deadlines and ensure timely escalation and decision-making.

Maintain complete contemporaneous and audit-ready documentation supporting the companys tax and VAT positions.

Identify recurring controversy themes and translate lessons learned into preventive controls process improvements and risk-mitigation actions.

Tax Accounting Reporting & Risk Management

Collaborate with Finance and Accounting teams to support accurate tax accounting and financial reporting.

Review current and deferred tax positions including provisions deferred tax assets and liabilities uncertain tax positions and litigation exposures.

Provide regular clear reporting to management on tax positions audits litigation status key exposures deadlines and recommended actions.

Prepare and maintain accurate tax records management analyses and presentations for internal and external purposes.

Assess tax risks connected with transactions restructurings ongoing operations and future changes and recommend proportionate mitigation.

International Tax Advisory & Business Partnership

Provide practical tax and VAT advice on commercial initiatives reorganizations M&A due diligence structuring restructuring and other strategic projects.

Identify tax optimization opportunities deductions credits and incentives align proposals with the Global Tax team and drive agreed actions to closure.

Monitor and actively support management of the effective tax rate of the relevant entities.

Translate complex tax issues into practical recommendations for Italian business leaders country CFOs and senior management.

Build strong relationships and promote knowledge sharing across local Finance local leadership the Global Tax team and external advisors.

Masters degree in Tax Accounting Finance Economics Law or a related field; a professional qualification such as CPA CA or equivalent is a strong asset.

At least 10 years of relevant experience in Italian corporate tax gained within a multinational company and/or a leading tax advisory or law firm.

Demonstrable hands-on experience leading or materially supporting Italian tax audits disputes and litigation across corporate income tax VAT and/or transfer pricing.

Confident and credible in leading technical discussions with tax authorities country CFOs senior management lawyers and advisors.

Strong judgement analytical capability and attention to detail with the ability to balance technical integrity and business practicality.

Fluent written and spoken Italian and English.

Experience in the plastics polymers chemicals distribution or manufacturing sectors is an advantage.

A senior high-impact role with broad ownership of Italian tax matters and visibility across the Global Tax Function.

The opportunity to work on complex direct tax VAT transfer pricing controversy and cross-border matters.

Involvement in business transformations strategic projects and growth initiatives.

Collaboration with experienced Finance Tax and business professionals around the world.

A professional environment that values entrepreneurship ownership collaboration and continuous learning.

Competitive compensation and an attractive benefits package. The salary will be discussed during the fist interview.

Are you an experienced Italian tax professional who can combine strong technical expertise with practical business partnering and confidently lead tax and VAT controversy matters

Apply today and become part of Ravagos Global Tax Team.