Tax Reporting Specialist (m/f/d)

Create sustainable value with us.
Franz Haniel & Cie. GmbH is a 100 percent family-owned company, headquartered in Duisburg since its foundation in 1756. It manages a portfolio of independent businesses and other investments with the goal to create value for generations.
Haniel is going through major changes, with a newly defined long-term strategy based on two pillars:

• A portfolio of independent businesses, managed with a long-term objective to create value for generations. This means portfolio companies are a basis to secure dividends for the shareholders while being actively managed in order to generate long-term returns. Currently, the Haniel portfolio which is present in almost 50 countries comprises ten Portfolio Companies: BauWatch, BekaertDeslee, CWS Clean Rooms, CWS Fire Safety, CWS Hygiene, CWS WorkWear, EMMA, KMK Kinderzimmer, ROVEMA and TAKKT. Additionally, Haniel is one of the anchor shareholders of CECONOMY.
• A separate investment pillar is currently being developed. This newly created investment vehicle will manage a diversified portfolio of geographically spread investments in multiple types of asset classes.

Longer term, the objective is to have a suitably weighed share of the assets value between the two pillars of Haniel while creating value for generations.

Your Tasks

⁠As a Tax Reporting Specialist, you will play an active role in supporting the Group Tax function in managing tax compliance, tax accounting and reporting matters across our group structure. You will work closely with the Group Tax Team, Group Accounting, Portfolio Companies and external advisors, gaining early exposure to national and international tax topics.
This role is designed for an early‑career professional seeking hands‑on experience in tax accounting, tax reporting processes supported by tax technology within a dynamic holding environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES

• Contribute to the global tax compliance processes for German and foreign group entities in close cooperation with internal stakeholders and external advisors
• Assist in year‑end closing processes, with a focus on tax accounting while acting as a linking pin between the Group Accounting and Group Tax Teams
• Support the global tax compliance process, including corporate income tax, trade tax and withholding tax topics
• Assist in the coordination and review of Country‑by‑Country Reporting and Pillar 2 calculations using tax reporting software
• Support tax‑related projects, with a focus on tax accounting, tax compliance and documentation in a German and international tax context
• Assist in the management and preparation of tax audits
• Support communication between Portfolio Companies, external tax advisors and the Group Tax Team
• Assist in training and supporting financial controllers on tax accounting and reporting topics
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of the Group's tax technology landscape and roadmap (e.g. Lucanet TCR, DATEV)
• Support German inheritance and gift tax matters in cooperation with the Family Office

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Tax Law, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field
• First professional experience (up to approx. 2–3 years) in tax compliance, tax advisory or an in‑house tax function is an advantage
• Solid basic understanding of corporate taxation; knowledge of holding or group structures is a plus
• Strong interest in tax accounting, compliance processes and tax technology
• Structured, analytical and detail‑oriented working style
• Collaborative, reliable and motivated team player
• High level of professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information
• Initial experience with tax reporting software (e.g. DATEV, Lucanet) is a plus
• Fluent in English; good working knowledge of German is required

• Full-time role (38.5hrs per week), indefinite contract.
• Direct exposure to our Holding and Portfolio Companies.
• A collegial, low-hierarchy environment with short decision lines.
• A dynamic environment with many opportunities to take on global tax related responsibilities.
• Competitive compensation package aligned with your experience.
• Hybrid working policy – team office day combined with up to 60% working from home.
• Company pension scheme, Mobility budget and other corporate benefits.
• An amazing headquarter office environment at the Haniel Campus which is built on legacy and designed for what comes next. Including access to our award-winning restaurant, a gym, our hotel, etc.