Company Description

Established in 2002, ib vogt GmbH is a leading utility‑scale solar development platform with a global footprint and a 20‑year track record. We specialise in the development, design and engineering, financing, EPC and operation of solar power and provide turnkey solar power plant solutions to investors internationally.

Since 2009, ib vogt has commissioned plants with a capacity of over 3 gigawatts. We employ 900 experts in all areas of the solar power plant value chain in over 30 countries and operate internationally from offices across Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and Africa.

Group Tax Manager

Location: Berlin

Type: Full‑time, Hybrid

Job Description

The Group Tax Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all German tax affairs across the group, reporting to the Head of Tax. This role ensures full German tax compliance and contributes to maintaining a robust, efficient, and forward‑looking tax framework for the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate direct and WHT filings for German entities in collaboration with external tax advisors.
Support the accounting team in the preparation of indirect tax filings for the German parent company in collaboration with external tax advisors.
Support the tax audit process for all German ib vogt entities, both with the group's internal auditors and with German tax authorities.
Act as a tax business partner for the German market team, providing tax advice on structuring and other questions raised by the business.
Own the quarterly and annual global tax consolidation process (CT and DT P&L and B/S, local GAAP and IFRS), delivering consolidated tax numbers and related disclosures to the accounting team in a timely manner. Provide guidance to local finance teams on tax numbers in local statutory accounts.
Prepare tax disclosures for the group’s IFRS consolidated financial statements and ensure accurate information collection from all group entities.
Assist the Head of Tax with the implementation of a new tax forecasting tool (P&L and cash tax), the Tax Governance Framework (TCMS), and a regular Tax Management Information pack for the management.
Proactively maintain and manage the Group Tax Compliance Calendar.
Support in the preparation of German CFC (Controlled Foreign Company) calculations and filings.
Help develop and maintain corporate policies and processes within the tax function.
Identify tax risks and proactively contribute to their mitigation.
Collaborate closely with the International Tax, Transfer Pricing, Accounting, Controlling, and Legal teams.

Qualifications

German qualified tax advisor (Steuerberater/in).
At least 3 years of professional experience in tax; sector‑specific experience is an advantage but not mandatory.
Openness to digitalisation and ideally first experience with AI‑powered tools.
Strong team player with a collaborative mindset.
Pragmatic in decision‑making, open to change, and excited about finding smart, workable solutions.
Excellent communication skills in German and English, both verbal and written.
Curious, eager to learn, and proactive in shaping your own career development.
Strong proficiency in standard IT tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
Even if you don’t tick all the boxes, we’d still love to hear from you.

Additional Information

This role is open to both full‑time and part‑time candidates.
A truly international working environment with colleagues from all over the world.
An open‑minded, friendly, dynamic, and highly motivated team.
Interesting and challenging tasks, and thus a scope of professional growth and development.
We encourage both teamwork and personal responsibility.
Competitive remuneration and motivating benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer & EEO Statement

At ib vogt, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone can thrive. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives drives innovation and helps us better serve the global communities we operate in. As an equal opportunity employer, we provide employment opportunities without regard to age, ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy or maternity, marriage and civil partnership, or any other protected status.

Accessibility Statement

We strive to create an accessible recruitment process for all candidates and are happy to discuss reasonable accommodations to support your application. As a global company, we acknowledge that accessibility provisions may vary by location depending on local infrastructure and legal requirements. If you have a disability or require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know – we will do our best to support you.

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