For our client, the fourth-largest industrial gas company in Europe, we are currently seeking a Tax Manager (m/f/d) based in Düsseldorf
 

Key Information at a Glance:

• Annual gross salary between €85,000 and €100,000, depending on qualifications
• Hybrid work model: 2 days/week home office
• 37.5 hours/week
• Individual development – continuous learning and growth are part of the company culture
• Personal support and interview preparation through your dedicated consultant

Your Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for tax matters in the region, providing ongoing advice to the business in close collaboration with the finance team and external advisors
• Ensure full compliance with all tax obligations
• Handle VAT returns, Intrastat reporting, and reconciliation of tax payments
• Review corporate income tax returns prepared by external providers
• Manage other relevant tax topics such as local taxes, energy taxes, etc.
• Prepare monthly income tax accruals and other tax-related accounting entries for reporting purposes
• Actively participate in the preparation and submission of annual financial statements, including shareholder resolutions and statutory filings
• Support external and internal auditors on tax-related matters
• Oversee transfer pricing documentation, monitoring, and business model reviews; provide support for M&A transactions
• Act as the main point of contact for tax audits and manage communication with tax authorities
• Provide regular updates to the European Tax Director on key tax matters, risks, and ongoing projects
• Contribute to the implementation of SAP S/4HANA with regard to tax processes
• Support tax strategy development and process improvement initiatives in cooperation with finance teams and the European Tax Director

Your Profile:

• University degree in economics or law with a focus on taxation, or completed vocational training as a tax clerk with further qualification as a tax specialist or equivalent
• At least 7 years of professional experience in taxation in an international environment, ideally within the manufacturing industry
• In-depth knowledge of German and international tax law, especially demonstrated experience in transfer pricing
• Experience with M&A transactions is highly desirable
• Fluent in German and English (minimum C1 level)
• Proficient in Excel and experienced with SAP
• Solid knowledge of energy taxes, customs regulations, and tax reporting tools (e.g., ELSTER)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with confidence in interacting with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Self-driven, hands-on, and able to work independently

If you're interested, we look forward to receiving your application (CV and certificates), preferably by email at duesseldorf@jobactive.de. Thank you!

Aljona Schweizer
Senior HR Consultant
For further questions:
Tel: +49 211 8774 4516
Email: aljona.schweizer@jobactive.de

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