About this role
<p><strong>Your area of work:</strong></p> <p>As an International Tax Expert, you will be part of our global tax team based in Eschborn, focusing primarily on indirect tax matters across multiple jurisdictions. A general understanding of corporate income tax will complement your role. You will play a key role in ensuring compliance with international regulations, supporting cross-border business operations, and contributing to strategic initiatives. This role offers exposure to a wide range of international tax topics and collaboration with stakeholders across Europe and beyond.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Your responsibilities:</strong></p> <p> </p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li>International VAT/GST Compliance: Ensure timely and accurate filing of indirect tax returns across multiple jurisdictions, including coordination with local advisors and authorities.</li> <li>Cross-border Advisory: Provide guidance on indirect tax implications of international transactions, supply chains, and service models, assist in decision-making processes.</li> <li>ERP Integration & Process Design: Lead VAT-relevant process design and classification in SAP S/4HANA (Sales & Distribution, Material Management), including tax determination implementation and testing.</li> <li>Tax Risk Management: Identify and mitigate indirect tax risks in international operations; support internal audits and control reviews.</li> <li>Tax Strategy & Optimization: Contribute to global tax planning initiatives, including VAT efficiency and recovery strategies.</li> <li>Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as a key contact for internal departments (e.g., Finance, Legal, Procurement) and external advisors on indirect tax matters.</li> <li>Regulatory Monitoring: Stay abreast of international VAT/GST developments and assess their impact on the Group’s operations.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Your profile:</strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'News Gothic GDB', sans-serif"> </p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li>University degree in economics, law, or a related field; advanced tax qualifications (e.g., Steuerberater, CTA, ADIT) are a plus.</li> <li>Minimum of 8y of experience in indirect and corporate income tax, ideally in a multinational corporation or international advisory firm.</li> <li>Strong expertise in international VAT/GST regulations, especially in European jurisdictions but also beyond.</li> <li>Experience in corporate income taxes and other relevant reporting obligations is an asset</li> <li>Experience with ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA preferred), including tax-relevant process design and implementation.</li> <li>Business fluent in English and German; other languages are an asset.</li> <li>Excellent analytical and communication skills, with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.</li> <li>Ability to work independently in a global organization and manage multiple international stakeholders and priorities.</li> </ul>