Tax Analyst (Direct Tax)

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Tax Analyst (Direct Tax) based in Germany.

This role offers the opportunity to support corporate tax compliance across a truly international organization.

You’ll work across multiple jurisdictions spanning EMEA, APAC, and the Americas, gaining broad exposure to global direct tax matters.

The position combines hands-on compliance with tax risk analysis, audits, advisory work, and planning.

You’ll collaborate closely with external tax advisors and internal stakeholders while reporting to the International Tax Manager.

The role provides a front-row view of evolving international tax developments and regulatory requirements.

It is well suited to an analytical tax professional who enjoys working across borders and tackling complex issues.

You’ll also have the opportunity to deepen your expertise in international and cross-border taxation within a flexible, globally distributed environment.

• Accountabilities
• Support the International Tax Manager in overseeing corporate tax compliance activities for entities across multiple jurisdictions worldwide.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors to prepare, review, and submit corporate tax returns, reports, supporting documentation, and related payments.
• Analyze complex direct tax matters, including compliance questions, tax risks, cross-border transactions, and tax planning opportunities.
• Help maintain sustainable tax compliance across jurisdictions and assess potential risk positions arising from corporate tax obligations.
• Support tax audits, inspections, and related interactions with tax authorities across international markets.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and international tax developments across EMEA, APAC, North America, and Central and South America.
• Contribute to the assessment of emerging international tax developments, including OECD Pillars 1 and 2 and Digital Services Taxes.
• Build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and external advisors to ensure timely and accurate tax deliverables.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Tax, Finance, or a related discipline; a postgraduate or Master’s degree in Taxation is preferred.
• Several years of relevant experience in corporate tax compliance, including corporate income tax and withholding tax matters relating to payroll and local or cross-border services.
• Proven experience with direct tax advisory and compliance, including local and cross-border taxation and tax treaty considerations.
• Working knowledge of transfer pricing principles and an interest in broader international tax developments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, combined with excellent attention to detail and a structured approach to complex topics.
• Ability to stay current with changes in tax legislation and international developments relevant to corporate tax compliance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, advisors, and other stakeholders.
• Fluent written and spoken English; additional languages are an advantage.
• Experience working in a consultancy or advisory environment is a plus.
• Previous experience working remotely is beneficial but not essential.

Benefits

• Annual full-time salary range of

$29,900–$67,300 USD , with actual compensation determined by location, experience, skills, training, role level, business needs, and market conditions.

• Global exposure to corporate tax matters across EMEA, APAC, North America, and Central and South America.
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities with an International Tax Manager and exposure to cross-border tax expertise.
• Fully remote, work-from-anywhere setup.
• Flexible working hours within an asynchronous work environment.
• Flexible paid time off.
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Mental health support services.
• Stock options.
• Dedicated learning and development budget.
• Home office budget and IT equipment.
• Budget for local in-person social events or coworking spaces.
• Opportunities to work on meaningful tax matters beyond routine compliance, including audits, risk analysis, and tax planning.

How Jobgether works

We use an

AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements.

Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company.

The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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