Tax Specialist

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth technical analysis, decision-making, and problem-solving on tax matters.
• Maintain close communication with the tax filing agent company to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely filing of income tax and VAT returns.

Monitor and analyse legislative developments in Germany and other key EU markets [such as Finland] with external advisors ensuring compliance.

• Support transfer pricing documentation and proactively identify potential tax risks.
• Manage tax audits and controversies coordinating responses and earning trust with tax authorities.
• Collaborate closely with the global teams to ensure alignment with group standards and policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business, legal, accounting, and finance.
• Investigate and respond to internal and external information requests.
• Lead the go-live of the E‑invoice system of Germany.
• Support working out company monthly and annual operation report.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in tax, accounting, finance, or related field.
• Background in German direct tax and accounting matters. Solid understanding of German tax regulations, VAT, and international tax principles.
• German and English fluent language skills are required.
• At least 5 years advisory experience in a large accounting/consultancy practice, law firm, tax authority or business in-house.
• Extensive experience in managing international tax matters, including corporate income tax, transfer pricing, permanent establishment, and cross-border transactions.
• Proven track record in handling intricate tax audits and controversies involving tax authorities, with quantifiable impact and successful resolutions.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand processes and systems, attention to detail, and ability to work cross-functionally.
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