Senior VAT Manager (m / f)

RTL is Europe’s leading entertainment brand standing for entertainment, independent journalism, inspiration, energy and attitude. With our TV channels, streaming services, radio stations and online platforms in Germany, the Netherlands, France, Hungary and Luxembourg, we reach millions of people across Europe every day. Do you value team spirit and a hands‑on mentality? Do you want to grow beyond yourself and be part of our diverse team? Do you value a trusting working atmosphere? Are you looking for the freedom to implement your ideas and develop your strengths? Then join us in shaping the future of Europe’s leading entertainment company.

We recruit for Bertelsmann :

Bertelsmann is a media, services, and education company operating in approximately 50 countries worldwide. The group includes the entertainment company RTL Group, the book publishing group Penguin Random House, the music company BMG, the service provider Arvato Group, Bertelsmann Marketing Services, the Bertelsmann Education Group, and the international fund network Bertelsmann Investments. Bertelsmann stands for creativity and entrepreneurship. This combination enables first‑class media offerings and innovative service solutions that delight customers around the world.

Your tasks

• Responsible for Luxembourg indirect tax compliance matters such as review of VAT periodical returns, preparation of VAT annual returns, review of VAT assessments and VAT provisions
• Support in indirect tax compliance matters in different jurisdictions
• Support in optimizing VAT relevant processes
• Provide indirect tax advice to business units mainly in Luxembourg but also in other jurisdictions and advise in general business indirect tax queries
• Coordination with indirect tax authorities on a regular basis
• Maintain overview and reporting on tax KPI’s, indirect tax compliance status, indirect tax risks
• Provide support in indirect tax related issues during mergers, acquisitions and divestments
• Collaborate with group tax, regional finance teams, legal, treasury, and external partners

Your profile

• University degree with a tax specialization or similar qualification
• Proven expertise in indirect tax compliance (Luxembourg VAT compliance), planning and advisory
• Minimum of 7 years of international income tax experience with a global consulting firm, major law firm, and / or in a multinational corporation
• Strong analytical and project management skills
• Fluent in English and French; German language is an advantage
• Strong IT skills and willingness to develop those in respect of tax returns and tax reporting
• Able to work autonomously and pro‑actively being at the same time a teamplayer in the Group’ international tax team
• Able to manage multiple work streams in parallel against deadlines
• Strategic, forward‑thinking mindset; able to balance detail orientation with big‑picture vision

Your team

RTL Group recruits an International Tax Manager for Bertelsmann Business Support S.à r.l. based in Luxembourg. As a member of the Bertelsmann Group tax team, you will be part of an international team focused in managing a variety of tax matters for Bertelsmann group companies located in different jurisdictions.