Senior Tax Specialist (f/m/d) Group Tax Reporting

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YOUR FUTURE ROLE  

Your tasks within the Group Tax Reporting Team include:

• Handling of all tax-related issues in accounting and reporting acc. to IFRS
• Support preparation of quarterly tax closings acc. to IFRS
• Ensure the alignment of tax reporting on local and on consolidation level
• Preparation of tax related sections in interim and annual, external and internal reporting
• Support of complex projects regarding tax reporting topics, especially relating to M&A projects 
• Support the implementation and administration of the Pillar Two – Global Minimum Tax agreed by the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS

YOUR PROFILE     

• Min. 4+ years working experience, preferably in international tax consulting firm or tax function of a multinational company with a focus on tax accounting and reporting acc. to IFRS
• In-depth knowledge of tax accounting and reporting in accordance with IFRS
• Preferably knowledge of international tax law, incl. first experience with the Pillar Two – Global Minimum Tax Rules agreed by the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS
• University degree (or comparable) in business studies
• Qualified Tax Advisor/CTC/CPA or comparable qualification is a plus
• Ideally IT skills, i.e. thinking in terms of digital work processes, and searching for and establishing digital solutions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills (innovative “solution seeker” rather than a “problem definer”)
• Ability to work independently and under time pressure
• Team player with strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Fluency in German and English

ABOUT THE TEAM 

Global Tax covers a broad range of tax related topics, including tax returns, tax audits, group reorganizations, transfer pricing and various tax reporting duties. The essential tasks of Global Tax also include the evaluation of tax strategies and tax planning for the Group. Global Tax collaborates closely with Corporate Financial Reporting, Global Controlling, Global Treasury and Global Legal.
The Group Tax Reporting Team is responsible for the worldwide coordination and support of quarter-end and year-end closings acc. to IFRS and for the preparation of the tax sections in our external interim and annual reports as well as internal management reporting. In addition, the Group Tax Reporting Team is responsible for the implementation of any tax relevant adjustments in the IFRS standards and supports complex projects regarding tax reporting topics, especially in M&A transactions. Further, the Group Tax Reporting Team is also responsible for the Pillar Two - Global Minimum Tax agreed by the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS as part of the Two-Pillar Solution to address the tax challenges arising from digitalisation of the economy.
The Senior Tax Specialist (f/m/d) Group Tax Reporting is dealing with these complex tax reporting topics within the Global Tax Team and will be reporting to the Director Group Tax Reporting. This position does not include personnel responsibilities.

Additional information:  Possible SAP locations are Walldorf (close to Heidelberg), Berlin, Ratingen (close to Düsseldorf) and Eschborn (close to Frankfurt).

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Requisition ID: 391376  | Work Area: Finance  | Expected Travel: 0 - 10%  | Career Status: Professional  | Employment Type: Regular Full Time   | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid