Are you passionate about taxation, compliance, and financial reporting? Do you enjoy analyzing regulations and supporting business decisions in a dynamic international environment? We are looking for a bright and motivated Tax Specialist to join our team at the Company’s Headquarters in Genoa – Italy.

In this role, you will support tax compliance and reporting activities, contribute to tax analyses impacting the business, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements across different jurisdictions. In this role, you will contribute to the effectiveness of Costa’s tax function, supporting compliance, reporting, and governance activities while helping the business navigate an evolving regulatory environment. Tax Compliance & Reporting You will support tax compliance activities across different jurisdictions, contributing to the preparation of periodic and annual tax returns, reporting requirements, and statutory financial statement activities.

Tax Analysis & Business Support You will contribute to business projects with tax implications by preparing analyses and documentation, while supporting research on specific tax matters and regulatory developments. Collaboration, Governance & Continuous Improvement You will collaborate with Finance teams, business functions, external consultants, and Group stakeholders to collect, validate, and consolidate tax-related information. You will support reporting, audit, and tax authority requests, contributing to the quality, timeliness, and reliability of tax compliance processes.

Master’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or Law, combined with at least 2 years of experience in a tax consultancy firm, corporate tax department, or finance/accounting environment. Good knowledge of tax compliance principles, VAT legislation, accounting processes, and corporate reporting requirements, with experience supporting tax returns, reconciliations, reporting packages, or statutory financial statement activities.



Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to research tax matters, interpret regulations, identify inconsistencies, and ensure accuracy in tax-related documentation and reporting.

Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with Finance colleagues, business functions, external consultants, and Group stakeholders. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel; knowledge of ERP or accounting systems is a plus. Fluent in English and Italian additional languages are considered an advantage.

At Costa, we make your onboarding experience smooth and welcoming, with flexible smart working policy.

Benefits That Matter ~ Enjoy daily meal vouchers, exclusive discounts, and access to our Wellbeing@Costa platform for sports, travel, and cultural perks. Lifestyle & Family Care ~ Celebrate life’s milestones with special gifts, enjoy discounts on cruises and onboard services, and vantaggi from convenient solutions like Amazon Hub Lockers in our Genoa offices. We invest in your development through tailored learning programs, volunteering opportunities, and wellbeing initiatives. fixed-term, full-time, hybrid.

CBA: 'Contratto Unico dell'Industria armatoriale - Sezione 15 per il personale di Terra'.

Salary Range: 30.000-34.000€ based on skills and professional experience. Our community brings together individuals from different parts of the world, fostering connections and collaboration across cultures, enriched by different perspectives and experiences. We are here to bring happiness and provide unforgettable memories and experiences to our guests.

Costa belongs to the Carnival Corporation & plc Group, the largest cruise company in the world. We are the only Italian cruise company flying the Italian flag, sailing the world’s seas for more than 75 years, offering our guests a unique experience on board and on land. Whether on board or shoreside, we bring energy, creativity, and a spirit of adventure to everything we do.

During the interview, all stages of the selection process will be explained to you.

📌 Tax Specialist fixed-term (Genova)
🏢 Carnival Corporation u0026
📍 Genova