Tax Controller - Indirect Tax Europe

Who We Are

SiriusPoint is a global underwriter of insurance and reinsurance providing solutions to clients and brokers around the world. Bermuda-headquartered with offices in New York, London, Stockholm and other locations, we are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (SPNT). We have licenses to write Property & Casualty and Accident & Health insurance and reinsurance globally. Our offering and distribution capabilities are strengthened by a portfolio of strategic partnerships with Managing General Agents and Program Administrators. With approximately $2.8 billion total capital, SiriusPoint’s operating companies have a financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) from AM Best, S&P and Fitch, and A3 from Moody’s.

Join Our Team  

The Tax Controller (Indirect Taxes) will play a key role in managing SiriusPoint’s Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) processes across 20 jurisdictions. The primary responsibility is to compile, reconcile, and consolidate tax data into summary reports for an external service provider to file IPT returns. The role also includes preparing VAT submissions for Sweden, Belgium, and Switzerland, as well as supporting various ad hoc tax controlling activities.  This position reports to the Tax Director, Europe and Asia Pacific.

Your responsibilities will include:

Excise Tax & IPT Data Coordination:

• Gather, reconcile, and summarize data from multiple files and sources related to SiriusPoint’s Excise Tax and IPT across 20 European jurisdictions.
• Prepare consolidated data sheets for the external service provider, who handles the actual IPT filings.
• Oversee monthly tax data processing, bookkeeping, and payment workflows.
• Proactively seek and implement process improvements and robust tax controls as part of daily tax operations.

 

VAT Compliance:

• Prepare and submit VAT returns for Sweden, Belgium, and Switzerland, including monthly high-level review of VAT accounting in the GL accounts payable.

 

Withholding Tax:

• Prepare basic withholding tax forms on an ad hoc basis as needed.

 

Ad hoc Tax Controlling:

• Assist with tax controlling tasks, including reconciliations and reporting.

 

Collaboration:

• Work closely with colleagues in the European-based tax team and other finance/accounting colleagues across Europe.
• With support from more senior tax colleagues, liaise with external advisors and local authorities as needed.

 

Your skills and abilities should include:

• 3–5 years of experience in Excise Tax Returns within Europe.
• Demonstrated experience in Excise Tax compliance and returns coordination across multiple European jurisdictions.
• Strong accounting knowledge, with the ability to manage bookkeeping and tax-related payments.
• Basic understanding of European VAT regulations and compliance processes.
• Experience with data compilation, reconciliation, and working with external service providers.
• Attention to detail, strong Excel skills, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Solution-driven mindset.
• Bachelor’s degree in economics, accounting, or a related field is preferred.
• Fluency in English is required.   Swedish language proficiency an asset.

 

United behind common goals

At SiriusPoint we work as one team across our global business, and we unite that team behind common goals, understanding the positive impact we can all make at SiriusPoint. We aim to retain and attract great people, knowing they can achieve a rewarding and enriching career.

Our Purpose is to provide security and resilience in an uncertain world.

Our Vision is to be recognized as a best-in-class insurer and reinsurer utilizing deep risk capabilities to protect our customers. Blending our talent, expertise, and data to provide intelligent risk solutions.

Our culture is one of performance and accountability. Our people are our experts, and you will be empowered to apply your expertise in a supportive, collaborative and purposeful environment.

Our Values are at the heart of our business, and which guide everyday actions and decision making.

• Integrity: Integrity, respect and trust are our core principles
• Customer Focused: Our customers are the reason we exist
• Solution Driven: Creating solutions is our mindset
• Diversity: Diversity, inclusion and allyship make us stronger
• Collaboration: Collaboration drives outperformance

 

Why Should You Join SiriusPoint?
Our people are our experts, and from day one you will be empowered to apply your expertise in a supportive, collaborative, and purposeful environment. Our Values - Integrity, Customer Focused, Solution Driven, Diversity, and Collaboration - are at the heart of our business, and they guide our everyday actions and decision making. We also unite our global team behind common goals, ensuring you can make a meaningful impact.

 

We Achieve More Together
At SiriusPoint, we know that diversity, inclusion and allyship make us stronger. We value and are committed to supporting the unique voices, backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and contributions of the diverse global employee base that make up our business.

We know that a diverse and equitable culture, where all voices are included and heard, is critical to our success as an employer. We are committed to developing our DE&I strategy to ensure that SiriusPoint remains a supportive and empowering place of work.

 

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.