Tax Controller

About the role

As a Tax Controller, you will be part of the Tax Compliance Center of Excellence (CoE), working closely with Finance teams, external partners, and Group Tax. You will play a key role in ensuring high-quality and consistent tax reporting and compliance across legal entities, while contributing to the development of harmonized processes and strengthening tax-related controls.

Responsibilities

• Perform group tax reporting for selected legal entities on a quarterly basis
• Collaborate with Finance teams and external partners on tax compliance matters (corporate tax, VAT, transfer pricing)
• Support VAT balance sheet reconciliations in line with internal policies
• Review intercompany transactions to ensure correct accounting treatment
• Collect and monitor withholding tax documentation for cross-border transactions
• Support compliance activities related to DAC6 and Pillar II requirements
• Assist in tax audit processes by providing data and responding to inquiries
• Partner with shared services and finance stakeholders to resolve tax process issues and improve consistency
• Provide tax compliance expertise and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

• In-depth experience in financial accounting and tax compliance
• Solid understanding of IFRS, VAT, and corporate taxation principles
• Experience in group tax reporting and transfer pricing is an advantage
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g. SAP)
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work in a structured way and manage multiple priorities
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a hands-on approach
• Fluent English; additional languages are a plus
• Why join this opportunity?
• Be part of a high-impact, Europe-wide finance transformation program
• Contribute to building and shaping a Center of Excellence environment
• Work in a collaborative, international setting with diverse stakeholders
• Gain exposure to complex tax topics and cross-border compliance
• Develop your expertise in a dynamic and evolving finance landscape
• Want to #JoinOurFlow ?
• If you think this could be an inspiring challenge for you, please tell us more about yourself and why you are interested in this specific role and submit your CV and cover letter via our Careers site already today but no later than July 5th 2026 .
• Read more on https://careers.kone.com/en/

Benefits

Additional Information

The Europe Financial Controlling Uplift project at KONE is a strategic initiative designed to enhance the efficiency, quality, and scalability of financial controlling operations across Europe. The project brings together process improvements, harmonized ways of working, and specialized expertise to support business growth and evolving finance requirements. A key element of the initiative is the establishment of Centers of Excellence, which will drive best practices, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement across Europe Financial Controlling. We're now looking for a Tax Controller to join our Europe Financial Controlling Uplift Project This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a highly visible, Europe-wide transformation initiative and collaborate with stakeholders across multiple countries and functions.

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