Tax Manager

About the role

Based in Skopje, the Tax Manager will lead the country tax function, ensuring compliance with local and group tax requirements across direct and indirect taxes. The role acts as a proactive business partner to senior management and internal functions, identifying tax risks, opportunities and legislative changes.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the main tax business partner for senior management, Group Tax and internal functions.
• Ensure accurate and timely compliance for tax returns, provisions, reporting and transfer pricing.
• Monitor legislative changes, assess business impact and implement necessary actions.
• Identify tax risks and opportunities early and provide clear recommendations.
• Embed tax considerations into business decisions, new initiatives, investments and restructurings.
• Translate tax requirements into effective processes, controls, data and system solutions in collaboration with Finance, IT, Payroll, Legal and other functions.
• Continuously improve tax processes to strengthen compliance and reduce manual work.
• Lead tax audits and liaise with tax authorities, external advisers, Internal Audit and Group Tax.
• Develop and mentor the Tax team, building technical expertise and business partnering capability.
• Promote tax awareness across the organization.

Required profile

• Proactive mindset that anticipates changes, risks and business needs.
• Business orientation to translate complex tax matters into practical recommendations.
• Process and systems thinking to build sustainable compliance solutions.
• Strong ownership and ability to drive initiatives from identification to implementation.
• People leadership experience, developing and empowering team members.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across functions and seniority levels.
• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax or Legal; professional qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is a plus.
• Fluent in English, both written and oral.
• 8+ years of tax experience in an international environment, preferably in a Big‑4 firm or FMCG multinational.

Required skills

• Tax compliance
• Tax returns preparation
• Tax provisions and reporting
• Transfer pricing
• Tax audits
• Legislative monitoring and implementation

What we offer

• Training and development opportunities supported by two international corporations.
• Performance‑based bonuses at corporate, local and individual levels.
• Annual salary increases based on individual performance.
• Fit Kit: free monthly membership to over 300 sports activities.
• Free company products for birthdays and holidays.