Senior Tax Expert - VAT (all genders)

Contabo

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Senior Tax Expert (m/f/d) to join our VAT core team (national and international VAT) on a full-time, permanent basis as soon as possible. We embrace a remote-first approach, but you can choose whether to work in a hybrid model or entirely on-site, depending on your proximity to one of our locations (Munich, Cologne, Hamburg, Berlin). As our new Senior Tax Expert (Tax Specialist) in the core area of VAT, you’ll have the important responsibility of dealing with indirect taxes while working in an exciting, dynamic, and international environment. Become part of a team where everyone counts and serve as the central point of contact for VAT-related questions within our company.

Requirements

Substantial experience in tax consulting—for example, through several years of work at a law firm, a large tax consulting firm, or in a company’s tax department
Broad knowledge of value-added tax (VAT), with a willingness to continually expand this knowledge
Knowledge of VAT and income tax group structures
Strong self-management skills in meeting deadlines for filing various VAT returns and fulfilling other VAT compliance requirements in various countries
Proficiency in using ERP systems to process VAT-related business transactions and accounting processes
Strong teamwork skills, as well as an analytical, structured, and quality-oriented approach to thinking and working
Very good command of German and English
Proficiency in using various IT programs, such as Excel, Microsoft D365, etc.

Nice To Haves

Initial experience in the industry
A tax consultant certification or a degree in tax administration

Responsibilities

The focus is on indirect taxes and related compliance issues both domestically and internationally
Preparing VAT advance returns—both domestic and international—as well as filing OSS and ZM reports
Preparing and overseeing annual VAT returns
Providing advice on VAT matters within the corporate group
Optimizing and digitizing processes related to VAT law in collaboration with other departments within our company and external consultants
Implementing e-invoicing both domestically and internationally
Monitoring changes to VAT laws both domestically and internationally, as well as their implications for us
Executing and implementing VAT-related projects both domestically and internationally
Maintaining and improving the Tax CMS

Benefits

Plenty of freedom to bring your creative ideas to life
Ongoing professional and personal development opportunities in an innovative and tech-driven environment
Comprehensive onboarding with your colleagues by your side
Modern, well-equipped offices conveniently located at our European sites
Remote or hybrid work with technical equipment for your home office that matches what’s available in the office
Flexible work schedules for a healthy work-life balance
30 days of vacation plus the option for a “workation” within the EU
An additional day off to volunteer as part of our Volunteer Day
Attractive terms through our corporate benefits program for many products and services
Unforgettable moments at our company and team events