As a Tax Accountant, you will be responsible for:
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Preparation and submission of income tax return, periodic VAT & intra-community returns as well as support for other taxes and tax audits
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Identification of potential tax risks and proposals of solutions
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Contact person for the local tax authorities
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Monitor updates on tax and accounting laws, followed by assessment of implications to the business, and share it to team
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Filling of accounting and tax documents when necessory
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Contact person for internal and external auditing
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Support in the monthly closing process in compliance with the Group accounting standards and The German Commercial Code HGB as well as the preparation of management reports
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Support in the preparation and filing of local financial statements
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Selection of insurance products and suppliers in Germany
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Overdue payment collection and Identification of risky customers
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Document support for the bidding process in sales activities
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Doing month-end inventory counting and asset verification in the Munich lab
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Ad hoc duties including looking at a subsidiary entity in Netherlands and help with tax returns and communicating with Dutch tax office
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Other tasks required by line managers when necessary.
Your profile:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance and economics or equivalent degree through experience
- You have 2-5 years practical experience in the field of taxes, preferably in the tax administration, a corporation or a tax consulting or auditing firm
- Candidates holding a CPA or similar qualification are preferred
- Experience working in an international organization will be an advantage but not essential
- Strong communication skills, both spoken and written
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel and Visual Basic), working knowledge of accounting systems
- Process-oriented and good knowledge of the company's end-to-end processes
- Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail, organization and accuracy
- You approach problems in a structured way and always keep a calm head
- Integrity and people-oriented
- Team player
- Very good knowledge of German, good knowledge of the English language, both written and spoken. Knowledge of another European language is an advantage
- Written and spoken knowledge of Chinese will be an added advantage.
What we offer now and in the future:
- A global leader in the life science (Genome sequencing) sector and at the heart of innovation
- The opportunity to work with young talented and dedicated people from across Europe and China
- Opportunity to enhance your career within the life sciences industry
- A competitive salary with additional benefits (company pension scheme (pension fund), insurance, bonus, etc.
- A hybrid work environment and flexible working hours.
