Corporate Tax Specialist

• As a Corporate Tax Specialist (f/m/d), you’ll be part of our Finance team and take ownership of core tasks across corporate income tax, VAT, payroll tax, and transfer pricing
• Ou’ll ensure the accurate and timely preparation of tax filings and returns, help build robust processes and controls, and actively contribute to the ongoing development of our Tax Compliance Management System (TCMS)
• You’ll work closely with Accounting, Legal, the Head of Corporate Taxes, and external advisers, and act as the first point of contact for tax-related questions in day-to-day business
• Upvest is in a phase of strong European expansion and is setting up new entities and branches abroad as part of this growth
• You’ll support this journey from a tax perspective: assessing the tax implications of new country and entity structures, coordinating with local advisers, and making sure our international setup is tax-robust and scalable from day one
• Prepare and submit VAT pre-notifications, corporate income tax and trade tax returns, and other tax filings on time
• Contribute to preparing and maintaining transfer pricing documentation
• Assess and support payroll tax matters in close coordination with the People team
• Develop and maintain our Tax Compliance Management System (TCMS) and related work instructions
• Establish robust internal controls for tax processes and monitor them on an ongoing basis
• Work closely with the Accounting team on tax matters during monthly, quarterly, and annual closings
• Contribute to cross-functional projects that align tax compliance with accounting and business goals
• Support the tax assessment and structuring involved in setting up new entities and branches abroad, including choice of legal form, registration requirements, and permanent establishment risks
• Coordinate local tax advisers in the relevant countries and ensure new entities are set up correctly from a tax perspective from day one and properly integrated into our group structure

Benefits

• Flexibility - We work in a hybrid set-up, with the team spread around Germany and other parts of Europe. We give you the choice and budget to work where you’re most comfortable and productive, either at home or in the office. You choose.
• Development - In keeping with one of our values, ‘Learn and grow’, every Upvenger has access to a development budget. And in line with one of our other values, ‘Own the outcome’, how you make the most of it is up to you.
• Wellbeing - Everyone here has access to our in-house coach. You can have regular sessions to support you personally and professionally. We also believe it’s important to have time out to rest and recover, which is why we offer 30 days’ holiday.
• Greenfield projects - We’re building something quite complex. A first in Europe. This means you get to work with cutting-edge technologies, with no legacy code.

We’re looking for a pragmatic, solution-oriented person who takes ownership, challenges existing processes, and works with a high level of accuracy.

Qualifications

• Fluent German and very good English communication skills, including the ability to explain complex topics clearly
• Strong sense of ownership and a structured, detail-oriented way of working
• Several years of relevant experience in tax advisory, a corporate tax department, or audit with a focus on tax
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g. Oracle NetSuite) is a plus; strong Excel skills required
• Experience preparing tax returns and filings, and in dealing with tax authorities
• Motivation to continuously grow, both professionally and personally
• An interest in brokerage, trading, and wealth management, along with a good understanding of financial markets
• Solid knowledge of German tax law (e.g. AO, EStG, KStG, UStG) and a basic understanding of transfer pricing regulations