Senior Tax Specialist (all genders)

We are currently seeking to hire a highly motivated and dedicated

Senior Tax Specialist (all genders)

Permanent and fulltime

Location: Hamburg or Göttingen, Germany

Responsibilities

• Preparation of Tax Movement Schedules by analyzing tax accounts
• Preparation of quarterly and YE tax bookings
• Preparation of quarterly and yearly corporate income tax and trade tax calculation
• Preparation of tax cash flow, reconciling and explaining variances
• Performing flux analysis, explaining QoQ and YoY movements for balance sheet and PnL tax movements
• Discussions with local tax teams on their topics, esp. during quarterly closings
• Contribution in the financial statements audit, communication with auditors, answering their questions and handling requests
• Yearly reconciliation of Deferred Taxes
• Preparing the CbCR, analyzing accounts in line with guidelines, supporting with the submission through external advisor
• Supporting with the implementation of Pillar II reports and preparing the Pillar 2 Exposure Check, analyzing potential Top-Up tax based on different scenarios
• Support and processing of all SOX controls in CBCR and Pillar 2 context
• Preparation of research and documentation on various tax risks in an international context
• Assisting in tax audit incl. calculation of potential tax risks in different scenarios
• Preparation of VAT and Sales List, identifying problems, initiating potential improvements

Required Qualifications

• Master´s degree in Taxation, Law, Economics, Business Administration, Finance or a related field
• Strong knowledge and experience in International Law and IFRS accounting policies
• Familiar with regulated environments and its required reliable documentation but convincing with hands‑on mentality and pragmatic approaches ensuring compliant results and solutions
• Self-driven with a highly motivated and positive personality who is interested in building good relationships with peers and other stakeholders
• Ability to prioritize and manage conflicting interests
• Presentation and communication skillsProficiency in oral and written English
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint as well as in Microsoft 365

Further Ideal Qualifications

• Relevant professional experience in the tax or finance area
• Experience with SOX procedures
• Experience with global group structures

Our Offer

• A permanent position within a vigorous and exciting professional environment promoted by an open culture, a spirit of community and continuous improvement
• A diverse, international workforce with a dynamic working environment that fosters creativity, innovation, and teamwork
• 30 days annual holiday, monthly allowance for public transportation, and in-house canteen
• Capital forming benefits, flexible working hours, holiday pay, and annual bonus depending on performance

FR : Dans le cadre de sa politique Diversité, Evotec étudie, à compétences égales, toutes les candidatures dont celles des personnes en situation de handicap.

ENG : In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities.