Tax Manager – National Tax & VAT

• Prepare and review tax returns for the German entities
• Manage all VAT-related matters for the German entities
• Prepare and review VAT advance returns and annual VAT returns
• Assess the VAT implications of domestic and cross-border transactions
• Ensure VAT compliance
• Support tax audits, respond to inquiries, and perform the final review of tax audit reports
• Assess the corporate income tax implications of transactions and other matters
• Provide cross-functional support on tax law matters to Accounting, Controlling, Human Resources, and senior management
• Support tax accounting activities
• Coordinate and collaborate with external service providers across various tax areas
• Maintain a global overview of the withholding tax process, including the collection of certificates
• Prepare certificates of tax residence
• Support special tax matters and projects
• Fulfill contractual information obligations

Requirements

• Completed degree in business administration, law, or a comparable qualification, such as a Diplom-Finanzwirt (FH)
• Several years of professional experience in a group of companies or an advisory firm, with a focus on payroll tax
• In-depth knowledge of payroll tax
• Experience in process and project management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Fluent German and good written and spoken English
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Proactive and independent working style
• Above-average commitment, initiative, and assertiveness
• Applications from people with severe disabilities are welcome

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in preparing and reviewing tax returns, managing VAT compliance, and assessing tax implications for domestic and cross-border transactions. Proficient in providing cross-functional support on tax law matters and coordinating with external service providers.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Tax Return Preparation
• VAT Compliance Management
• Payroll Tax Expertise
• Process and Project Management
• Fluent German and English

Hard Skills

• Tax Return Preparation
• VAT Return Preparation
• Corporate Income Tax Assessment
• Tax Audit Support
• Payroll Tax Knowledge
• Tax Compliance
• Tax Law Support
• Process Management
• Project Management
• Certificate of Tax Residence Preparation

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Proactive Working Style
• Independent Working Style
• Initiative and Assertiveness

Certifications & Qualifications

• Completed Degree in Business Administration
• Diplom-Finanzwirt (FH)

Industry Keywords

• VAT
• Tax Compliance
• Tax Audits
• Cross-Border Transactions
• Withholding Tax Process

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office