Kering Tax Intern — Transfer Pricing, VAT & Customs

About Kering

Kering is a leading global luxury group that develops and manages a portfolio of renowned maisons across fashion, leather goods, jewellery, eyewear and beauty. The Group operates through internationally distributed creative houses such as Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta and Balenciaga, and maintains centralized corporate functions that support an extensive global footprint.

Role & Responsibilities

• Draft transfer pricing memoranda and documentation, integrating fiscal and economic analyses.
• Support the transfer pricing team in the preparation and defence of positions during tax audits and the development of defence arguments.
• Analyse and process financial data relevant to transfer pricing studies.
• Conduct legal and doctrinal research and monitor international tax developments (case law, treaties, international tax rules).
• Perform research on customs topics including dispute procedures, customs regimes and rules of origin under free trade agreements.
• Prepare detailed analytical memos, summaries and procedural documents for finance, accounting and logistics teams.
• Assist in the preparation and coordination of customs controls and maintain legislative and jurisprudential watch.
• Support VAT workstreams by determining VAT treatment of Group flows, drafting technical notes and reviewing tax clauses in contracts.
• Prepare presentations and technical memoranda in English and French for internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bac+5 programme (Master 2, advanced master's or equivalent) and seeking a six-month internship as part of academic requirements (Master 2 internship or PPI).
• Solid foundation in European and international taxation, with specific interest in transfer pricing, VAT and customs.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in French and English.
• Strong analytical aptitude with experience interpreting financial data and drafting technical notes.
• Team-oriented, rigorous, proactive and able to manage time and priorities effectively.
• High attention to detail and sensitivity to brand and reputational issues.

Skills

Experience

This position is structured as an academic internship for a Master 2 student; prior exposure to tax, transfer pricing, customs or accounting (via internships or relevant coursework) is advantageous but not mandatory.

Education

Master's degree level (Bac+5) — Master 2, Mastère spécialisé or equivalent, enrolled and seeking an internship as part of the programme.

Workplace

Culture

The tax team operates within a multicultural, cross-border corporate environment that values technical excellence, collaboration and respect for brand reputation. Kering places emphasis on creativity, sustainability and diversity, fostering an inclusive workplace where employees engage with complex international fiscal matters across the Group's maisons.

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