Job Responsibilities:
As the Germany Tax Manager, support tax planning and tax advisory matters under your responsibility, including but not limited to:
Develop overall tax planning strategies based on the Company’s business operations, transaction models and other relevant information, and coordinate their implementation.
Assess tax risks for new business activities or special/non-routine transactions and propose appropriate solutions.
Address and respond to tax-related questions raised by other departments within the Company, including Business, Legal, Human Resources and IT, etc.
Monitor and analyze tax risks on a regular or ad hoc basis, and provide early warnings of significant tax risks.
Work closely with the local finance team to implement tax solutions and support the development of tax-related systems.
Act as the primary contact with the local tax authorities, responsible for routine communications and responding to tax authority inquiries, and actively support related to tax dispute cases.
Support Group IFS and other projects from tax perspectives related to the relevant businesses.
Work with external professional advisors to preform periodic tax health checks.
Conduct regular self-assessments of significant tax risks.
Provide tax training to frontline business and finance personnel.
Qualifications
Strong tax analytical capabilities and the ability to apply and transfer tax knowledge across different business scenarios, with at least five years of professional experience in taxation.
Candidates with German or broader European tax experience are welcome.
Proficiency in both German and English, with the ability to use both languages as working languages.
Detail-oriented and highly responsible, with excellent communication skills and an open attitude toward feedback and suggestions.
Candidates with tax experience in the German or broader European automotive industry will be preferred.
