Tax Specialist (m/f/d)

J&T Express is a fast-growing global logistics company with a strong focus on e-commerce and last-mile delivery.

With operations across Asia and rapid expansion in Europe, we are currently building our German organization and hiring key team members to support our growth.

The Tax Specialist will support J&T Express Germany and its expanding European organization in managing tax compliance and related processes.

This role covers VAT, corporate income tax, trade tax, wage tax and transfer pricing matters and involves close collaboration with tax advisers, tax authorities and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of VAT, corporate income tax and trade tax returns, as well as preliminary tax filings for Germany and other European countries.
• Act as a point of contact for VAT-related matters.
• Support internal and external tax audits.
• Liaise and coordinate with external tax advisers and tax authorities.
• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of transfer pricing documentation.
• Analyse wage tax matters and support flat-rate tax calculations.
• Monitor relevant tax requirements and help ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of tax-related processes and documentation.
• Collaborate closely with Finance and other internal departments across Germany, Europe and headquarters.

Requirements

• Successfully completed degree in Business Administration, Finance, Taxation or a related field, ideally with a specialization in tax law; alternatively, completed commercial vocational training with an additional qualification as a Certified Tax Specialist Steuerfachwirt.
• At least 2-3 years of relevant professional experience after completing a university degree, or 3-5 years of relevant experience following tax-specific vocational training.
• Practical knowledge of German tax matters, particularly VAT, corporate income tax, trade tax and wage tax.
• Ability to work independently with a strong aptitude for numbers and analytical thinking.
• Proactive, diligent and precise working style.
• Strong team spirit, resilience and flexibility.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent German and English language skills.
• Chinese language skills are a plus.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to help establish and shape the tax function of a rapidly growing global logistics company in Germany and Europe.
• International working environment with close collaboration across Europe and Asia.
• Professional development opportunities with both specialist and leadership career paths.
• High level of responsibility and exposure to complex international tax matters.
• Dynamic and entrepreneurial company culture with significant growth opportunities.
• Competitive compensation package and attractive employee benefits.

Are you ready to be part of something special?

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