Job Description

Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents. With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions.

Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050.

Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Group’s shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world.

Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.

1. JOB PURPOSE:

The job holder will take responsibility for overall management and delivery of the Company’s invoicing process, tax declaration and payment, compliance plans in accordance with group policies and taxation regulations and perform a variety of taxation tasks under purview of finance department, prepares and presents a company's tax projections and tax-saving solutions in accordance with relevant tax regulations, company guidelines and industry requirements

1. WORK RELATIONSHIP

Internal: All departments, Share Service Center

External: Customers, Banks, Vendors, Tax authorities

1. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Ensure compliance with tax reporting, filing, accounting, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage VAT, WHT, Freight Tax reporting, declarations, and tax finalizations.
• Oversee DTA documentation, submissions, and compliance with tax authorities.
• Monitor tax risks, audits, regulatory changes, and their business impact.
• Ensure accurate tax accounting, reconciliations, and month-end/quarter-end tax closings.
• Maintain effective relationships with tax authorities and external stakeholders.
• Support annual audits, internal controls, compliance reviews, and special projects.
• Coordinate with Finance, Legal, and business teams to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support Tax Accounting and Invoicing teams in daily operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Accounting Manager and CFO.

1. JOB SPECIFICATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in Accounting & Finance, including more than 3 years working in multinational companies (MNCs).
• Experience in the shipping industry is an advantage.
• Experience with Withholding Tax (WHT); knowledge of Double Taxation Agreements (DTA) is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of accounting, taxation, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with accounting systems, reporting, and data management.
• Ability to prepare tax-related documentation and official correspondence.
• Good understanding of commercial and corporate laws.
• Advanced finance knowledge is an advantage.
• Ability to balance tax compliance requirements with business objectives.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all organizational levels and liaise directly with tax authorities.
• Good command of written and spoken English.

Please ensure you are familiar with the CMA CGM Corporate Internal Mobility guidelines.