Global Senior Tax Specialist

About Ravago

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 10,000 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.

Your Role

As Senior Tax Specialist, you will support the Group Head of Taxation and work as part of Ravago's 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 Ravago's 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.

Key Responsibilities

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 Ravago's 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 company’s 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.

What You'll Bring

·    Master's 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.

What We Offer

·    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.

Interested?

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 Ravago's Global Tax Team.