Senior Tax Expert - VAT (all genders)

We are looking for a Senior Tax Expert (m/f/d) to join our VAT core team (national and international VAT) on a full-time, permanent basis as soon as possible.
We embrace a remote-first approach, but you can choose whether to work in a hybrid model or entirely on-site, depending on your proximity to one of our locations (Munich, Cologne, Hamburg, Berlin).
As our new Senior Tax Expert (Tax Specialist) in the core area of VAT, you’ll have the important responsibility of dealing with indirect taxes while working in an exciting, dynamic, and international environment.
Become part of a team where everyone counts and serve as the central point of contact for VAT-related questions within our company.
With us, you’ll have a wide range of responsibilities:

• The focus is on indirect taxes and related compliance issues both domestically and internationally
• Preparing VAT advance returns—both domestic and international—as well as filing OSS and ZM reports
• Preparing and overseeing annual VAT returns
• Providing advice on VAT matters within the corporate group
• Optimizing and digitizing processes related to VAT law in collaboration with other departments within our company and external consultants
• Implementing e-invoicing both domestically and internationally
• Monitoring changes to VAT laws both domestically and internationally, as well as their implications for us
• Executing and implementing VAT-related projects both domestically and internationally
• Maintaining and improving the Tax CMS

Given our international client base, it’s important that you’re committed to continuous professional development, as tax conditions in the international arena are constantly changing and we, as a company, naturally want to remain compliant! In this context, you’ll also have access to a network of experienced consultants.
In addition, we’ll provide you with the opportunity to continuously develop your professional skills through targeted continuing education opportunities.

Your open, reliable, and service-oriented personality, combined with:

• substantial experience in tax consulting—for example, through several years of work at a law firm, a large tax consulting firm, or in a company’s tax department
• broad knowledge of value-added tax (VAT), with a willingness to continually expand this knowledge
• knowledge of VAT and income tax group structures
• strong self-management skills in meeting deadlines for filing various VAT returns and fulfilling other VAT compliance requirements in various countries
• Proficiency in using ERP systems to process VAT-related business transactions and accounting processes
• Strong teamwork skills, as well as an analytical, structured, and quality-oriented approach to thinking and working
• Very good command of German and English
• Proficiency in using various IT programs, such as Excel, Microsoft D365, etc.
  

What’s a plus (but not a requirement):

• Initial experience in the industry
• A tax consultant certification or a degree in tax administration

At Contabo, we are constantly evolving. Even as we experience strong growth, we remain flexible, and everyone has the opportunity to actively shape the future of Contabo and that of our customers. Here, everyone can reach their full potential in an environment with flat hierarchies, freedom to manage their own work and time, a culture where everyone is on a first-name basis, direct communication, and an open feedback culture—and leave their mark through creative collaboration.
We also offer additional benefits:

• plenty of freedom to bring your creative ideas to life
• ongoing professional and personal development opportunities in an innovative and tech-driven environment
• comprehensive onboarding with your colleagues by your side
• modern, well-equipped offices conveniently located at our European sites
• remote or hybrid work with technical equipment for your home office that matches what’s available in the office
• flexible work schedules for a healthy work-life balance
• 30 days of vacation plus the option for a “workation” within the EU
• an additional day off to volunteer as part of our Volunteer Day
• attractive terms through our corporate benefits program for many products and services
• unforgettable moments at our company and team events

If you have any questions, you can reach out to Max by email at maximilian.kasemir@contabo.de.