Tax Manager - VAT and Tax Reporting

EMEA Recruitment is exclusively supporting a leading global organization in the search for a Tax Manager to take ownership of VAT and international tax reporting within a complex, multinational environment.

This is a high-impact role with strong exposure to senior stakeholders.

You will act as a key expert for VAT and global tax reporting, working across multiple jurisdictions and business units.

The position combines hands‑on delivery with strategic input, offering the opportunity to influence tax processes, systems, and future operating models.

This role is located in München, Germany.

Key Responsibilities of the Tax Manager- VAT and Tax Reporting:

• Lead VAT analysis and assess impact on international charging flows
• Oversee tax reporting under IFRS, including GloBE and Country‑by‑Country Reporting
• Drive improvements in tax processes, including automation and standardisation
• Support audits and provide guidance on complex VAT matters, particularly in digital business models
• Act as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders and provide strategic tax input
• Contribute to financial close processes and broader tax compliance activities
• Involvement in tax transformation initiatives, including process optimisation, automation, and potential AI applications
• Close collaboration with Finance, Controlling, and Group Tax teams, as well as international stakeholders

Candidate Profile:

• Degree in Business Administration, Economics or a similar discipline
• Strong knowledge of German tax regulations
• Strong experience in VAT and international tax reporting within a multinational environment
• Solid understanding of IFRS
• Comfortable operating independently with a high level of ownership
• Experience working with SAP
• Fluent in English and German

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