Tax Senior Specialist
Philip Morris International · Belgrade
Tax Senior Specialist
Location: Belgrade, Serbia
Working Pattern: Hybrid, 2-3 days on-site per week
At PMI, we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’ve transformed our business and are building our future around one clear purpose: delivering a smoke-free future.
With transformation comes opportunity. Join a global organization where you can innovate, grow, and make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in new directions.
What You’ll Do
Compliance & Reporting
- Prepare and review VAT, WHT, and Intrastat returns
- Ensure timely tax payments, reconciliations, and compliance across assigned European jurisdictions
Business Partnering
- Support tax leads, finance teams, and key stakeholders on tax matters
- Provide guidance on tax treatments, regulatory changes, and cross-border transactions
Process Improvement & Automation
- Drive process enhancements and standardization across tax operations
- Support SAP improvements, automation projects, and digital tax solutions
- Partner with Finance and IT teams to improve efficiency and controls
Audit & Risk Management
- Support tax audits and responses to tax authority inquiries
- Liaise with external advisors and statutory auditors
- Identify compliance risks and recommend corrective actions
Team Collaboration
- Share technical knowledge and best practices
- Support the development of junior team members when needed
Skills & Capabilities
Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Tax, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Law, or a related field
Experience
- 4+ years of experience in indirect taxation, including VAT and Withholding Tax
- Experience in a multinational company, SSC/GBS environment, Big 4, or tax advisory firm is a plus
Technical Expertise
- Solid knowledge of European VAT and WHT regulations
- Understanding of cross-border transactions and statutory reporting requirements
Systems & Analytics
- Experience working with SAP (FI/CO and tax reporting tools)
- Strong Excel and analytical skills
- Exposure to tax technology and automation solutions is an advantage
Professional Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work in multicultural and cross-functional environments
Languages
- Fluent English, written and spoken
- Additional European languages are an advantage
Rewards & Benefits
- Opportunities to innovate and grow within a global organization
- Inclusive and diverse working environment
- International career development opportunities
- The opportunity to contribute to PMI’s smoke-free future
- Premium healthcare fully covered by the company
- Free parking and additional employee benefits
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