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Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) is looking for a Global Tax Manager
Role: Global Tax Manager
Location: Lysaker, Norway
Employment Type: Full-time
Employment Type: Full-time
Are you passionate about global tax and transfer pricing? Do you want to be part of a company that operates on a global scale?
Wilhelmsen Ships Service sells maintenance products and services to globally trading vessels in 70+ countries, through 50+ legal entities. The end-users of our products (the vessels) move from one part of the world to another within the span of weeks and expect to get a fully integrated and seamless customer experience wherever they are. This a fundamental aspect of our business, and it requires WSS to operate a truly global (not just multi-national) business model, in which products and tasks are distributed throughout our global marine supply system.
A key success factor with this business model is our ability to competently and proactively manage tax and transfer pricing issues, as there is no shortage of challenges. If you have a true interest in international transfer pricing, we make the claim that there are few companies head-officed in Norway where you will get a broader exposure and possibility to make a significant difference and take real decisions on a field which is a vital component of the company’s competitive advantage.
The ideal candidate is not necessarily a tax lawyer but is someone with practical experience with tax and transfer pricing in an international setting.
What you will be doing:
- Ensure overall tax compliance for WSS globally
- Drive strategic tax planning, including the use of Double Tax Agreements
- Develop and maintain transfer pricing models and global agreements
- Address withholding tax issues
- Maintain and implement a tax-efficient legal structure
- Support WSS subsidiaries in tax audits and claims handling
- Develop and maintain internal tax reporting procedures
- Provide support on M&A-related tax planning, in collaboration with external advisors
- Monitor and evaluate international tax law changes and their business impact
- Coordinate with external tax advisors and local finance teams
- Work closely with the Wilhelmsen corporate tax team and other stakeholders
- Take on ad hoc tax analysis and strategic tasks as needed
What we are looking for:
We’re looking for a hands-on, practical professional—not necessarily a tax lawyer—with a solid understanding of international tax and a keen interest in transfer pricing. This is a role where you can make a real difference and take ownership in a truly global environment.
- Master’s degree in Law or Business
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in tax or transfer pricing
- Strong knowledge of international tax, especially transfer pricing
- Familiarity with OECD guidelines
- Practical experience with transfer pricing calculations/invoicing is a plus
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken
- Analytical, accurate, and capable of translating theory into practice
What we offer:
Join a work culture and environment of strong leadership, career development, a positive work-life balance and a job that is both challenging and stimulating. Beyond this, we offer a benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
- Flexible working arrangements
- Competitive compensation package, pension and insurances
- Generous annual leave
Sounds interesting? If you can see yourself in this role, please let us know why you are our new Global Tax Manager. You can apply online today through our career portal by creating a ‘Candidate Home’ account.
Work location: Lysaker, Norway
Application deadline: 08.09.2025
Contact details: Olivia Tye-Reeve, Senior Recruitment Specialist:
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