Tax Specialist

- Conduct in-depth technical analysis, decision-making, and problem-solving on tax matters.

- Maintain close communication with the tax filing agent company to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely filing of income tax and VAT returns . Monitor and analyse legislative developments in Germany and other key EU markets (such as Finland) with external advisors ensuring compliance.

- Support transfer pricing documentation and proactively identify potential tax risks.

- Manage tax audits and controversies coordinating responses and earning trust with tax authorities.

- Collaborate closely with the global teams to ensure alignment with group standards and policies.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business, legal, accounting, and finance.

- Investigate and respond to internal and external information requests.

- Lead the go-live of the E- invoice system of Germany.

- Support working out company monthly and annual operation report.

Your Profile

- Bachelor’s degree in tax, accounting, finance, or related field.

- Background in German direct tax and accounting matters. Solid understanding of German tax regulations, VAT, and international tax principles.

- German and English fluent language skills are required

- At least 5 years advisory experience in a large accounting/consultancy practice, law firm, tax authority or business in-house.

- Extensive experience in managing international tax matters, including corporate income tax, transfer pricing, permanent establishment, and cross-border transactions.

- Proven track record in handling intricate tax audits and controversies involving tax authorities, with quantifiable impact and successful resolutions.

- Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand processes and systems, attention to detail, and ability to work cross-functionally.