Swiss Tax Specialist

Nestle seeks a Mid-level Swiss Tax Specialist in Vevey to manage local tax compliance, support financial closing, and advise on strategic tax matters in a hybrid role.

This position ensures that Nestle meets all Swiss tax obligations accurately and on time while helping the business implement tax strategies that align with the Group’s broader goals. The specialist works closely with internal finance, accounting, and tax teams to handle compliance, closing processes, reorganizations, and complex transactions.

Responsibilities

• Review, prepare, and file Swiss tax returns and claims to ensure full compliance with local laws.
• Assist the tax team in developing and executing tax-efficient strategies that support business objectives.
• Collaborate with various departments to manage group reorganizations, specific transactions, and related tax projects.
• Provide technical tax advice on structuring, transactions, reorganizations, transfer pricing, and tax ruling requests.
• Support quarterly and year-end closing by reviewing Swiss income tax provisions, deferred taxes, and potential tax risks.
• Monitor Swiss tax certificates for foreign jurisdictions, assess foreign tax credit refunds, and periodically review Swiss tax positions.

Requirements

• A degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field, along with proven experience in a similar role.
• Deep knowledge of Swiss tax regulations, including direct tax, indirect tax, stamp duties, and withholding taxes.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
• Proven ability to quickly master new tax laws and accounting principles, applying them to IFRS and SGF financial statements.
• Excellent analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills, with resilience and agility in a dynamic environment.
• Fluency in both French and English.

Nice to have

• Experience working in a large multinational corporation or an international tax services firm.
• Holding or working towards a certification as a Swiss certified tax expert.
• Proficiency in German.

What the company offers

• A permanent contract with a hybrid work model combining office-based work and flexibility.
• The chance to deepen expertise in Swiss tax matters and engage with a wide range of technical topics.

About the company

Nestle is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful hiring process, offering reasonable accommodations when needed. The company maintains fully accessible workplaces with a strong safety culture, utilizing modern installations and procedures to ensure a secure environment for all employees.

• Commitment to an inclusive and respectful hiring experience with reasonable accommodations available.
• Fully accessible workplaces supported by a strong safety culture and modern safety procedures.