Tax Assistant (Apprenticeship)
Kering — Tax Assistant (Apprenticeship) in Paris: 12-month alternance supporting Group Tax on French and international corporate tax and transfer pricing.
Overview
Kering is a global, family-led luxury group that develops and manages a portfolio of international Houses across fashion, leather goods, jewellery, eyewear and beauty. The Group is recognised for pairing creative excellence with a commitment to sustainability and cultural engagement, and operates with a centralized Corporate function supporting its Maison brands worldwide.
Role & Responsibilities
- Conduct in-depth legal and tax research on French corporate tax, indirect taxes (VAT) and assorted tax regimes.
- Draft detailed analytical memos, technical notes and executive summaries for Corporate and local accounting teams and management.
- Support preparation and response for tax audits and interactions with tax authorities.
- Monitor legislative and case-law developments and contribute to the Group's fiscal watch in France and internationally.
- Research and apply double tax treaties and comparative tax law to cross-border issues.
- Assist domestic and international teams (EMEA/AFR/APAC/US/LATAM) on direct and indirect tax matters, producing bilingual (FR/EN) presentations and documentation.
- Contribute to transfer pricing workstreams: participate in functional analysis interviews and help prepare or update transfer pricing documentation and memorandums.
- Track and follow-up on fiscal formalities (withholdings, filings and administrative relations) identified by the Group Tax Department.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a university legal curriculum (law/tax) or equivalent higher-education programme, preferably at Master's level.
- Solid foundational knowledge of French corporate tax and international tax principles.
- Fluent written and spoken French and English; proven ability to draft technical notes and presentations in both languages.
- Strong analytical skills, rigor and attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with finance, legal and international teams.
- Sensitivity to brand image and a professional approach to confidential matters.
Skills
Experience
No specific professional experience required; suitable for a candidate currently enrolled in a university law/tax programme seeking a 12‑month alternating apprenticeship to gain practical experience in corporate and international tax within a large luxury group.
Education
Enrolled in a university programme in law, tax or a related discipline (Master's-level or equivalent preferred).
Culture
The Group combines creative Houses with a centralized Corporate organization, fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration and international exposure. Kering promotes inclusion and diversity, supports professional development and values technical excellence and rigorous operational standards in a global luxury environment.