Job Description

About the role:
As Tax Specialist at Tele2, you will be the go-to expert for corporate tax and VAT across the group. You will work in close collaboration with Accounting, who are responsible for transaction recording and actively involved in areas such as the annual tax calculations, as well as with Treasury, Legal, and the business, ensuring tax is managed accurately, efficiently, and proactively across both day-to-day compliance and complex cross-border matters.

What you will do:
Corporate & Group Tax

• Manage corporate income tax matters for Tele2 AB and the Swedish group entities, including tax return preparation and supporting tax accounting under IFRS.
• Handle group tax matters including transfer pricing documentation, Pillar 2, CbCr, intercompany structures, and consolidated tax reporting.
• Support year-end and interim financial reporting, including current and deferred tax calculations and related disclosures.

VAT

• Own domestic VAT compliance — VAT returns, reconciliations, and interaction with the Swedish Tax Agency. In collaboration with Accounting team.
• Manage foreign VAT obligations across Tele2's international footprint, including registration obligations, VAT returns, and local filing requirements in relevant jurisdictions.
• Act as internal expert on VAT treatment of products, services, and transactions, providing advice to business and finance stakeholders.

International entities and branches

• Support and advise in tax matters for Tele2's foreign subsidiaries in the Baltics (Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia) and foreign. branches in the UK, Turkey, Latvia, and Finland.
• Monitor local tax law developments and assess the impact on Tele2's operations.

Advisory and cross-functional

• Provide tax input on new business initiatives, contracts, and structuring questions.
• Identify tax risks and opportunities, and escalate or implement as appropriate.
• Drive continuous improvement of tax processes, controls, and documentation.

Who you are:

• University degree in Tax, Law, Finance, or Economics.
• Minimum 4–6 years of experience in corporate tax and/or VAT, from a Big Four firm, law firm, or an in-house tax function.
• Solid knowledge of Swedish tax law; working knowledge of international tax (OECD frameworks, EU VAT Directive) is a strong plus.
• Experience with IFRS tax accounting (IAS 12) is an advantage.
• Structured, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently in a fast-moving environment.

Why Tele2:

• A culture of natural born challengers – At Tele2 we don’t just do things the traditional way. We challenge the status quo and push boundaries to create smarter and more valuable solutions for our customers. You will be part of a culture that values curiosity, initiative and collaboration, where new ideas are welcomed and everyone’s contribution matters.
• Inclusive and supportive environment – We believe in fostering a creative and flexible workplace where people can bring their whole selves to work. Diversity and inclusion are important to us, and we strive to create an environment where people feel welcome, respected and supported in growing both personally and professionally.
• A sustainability challenger – We are proud that Tele2 has been recognised as Europe’s Climate Leader by the Financial Times and named as Sweden’s most sustainable company by Time Magazine and Statista, reflecting our strong commitment to reduce emissions, transparency and long-term climate goals. Our efforts focus on three areas where we can make the biggest difference: advancing a circular economy, combating climate change, and protecting children online. By embedding these focus areas into how we operate and innovate, we aim to create positive impact for people, planet and profit.

Interest and application:

Would you like to be a part of the Tele2s value-driven and including culture? Then hit the “apply now” button and let’s find out if we’re a match!

If you have any specific questions regarding the position, please feel free to contact TA specialist: angelica.ek@tele2.com

Please note that in compliance with personal data management regulations (GDPR), we are unable to accept CVs via email.

Warmly welcome to submit your application! To ensure an inclusive and fair recruitment process, we focus on your experiences and skills. Therefore, Tele2 has chosen not to consider cover letters. Instead, we kindly ask you to answer the screening questions included in the application form.

Due to the summer holiday season, interviews will begin in mid-August.

As a step in the recruitment process, Tele2 performs a background check on final candidates.