Indirect Tax Manager

About the Role

A prominent global e-commerce company is looking for a skilled Indirect Tax (VAT) Manager to join their expanding tax team located in Berlin or Munich. This fast-paced retail environment with extensive international operations requires expertise in complex VAT issues and partnership with diverse stakeholders in one of the world's leading commercial settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver expert guidance on German VAT laws, including updates on legislation, regulations, and pertinent legal cases.
• Advise the company on the VAT consequences of launching new products, services, and strategic plans.
• Collaborate closely with Finance, Legal, Operations, and Commercial departments to provide actionable, business-oriented tax advice.
• Serve as the primary liaison with German tax authorities, handling technical inquiries and ensuring compliance with tax regulations.
• Evaluate VAT-related risks and identify methods to enhance tax-related procedures and controls.
• Contribute indirect tax expertise during the planning and execution of growth and expansion projects.
• Keep abreast of legislative changes and inform senior management and broader teams about their implications.

Candidate Profile

• Proficiency in both English and German languages.
• Extensive technical knowledge of German VAT obtained from experience in multinational corporations, professional service firms, or internal tax departments.
• Ability to interpret complicated tax legislation and communicate straightforward, actionable advice to stakeholders without a tax background.
• Strong relationship-building skills, capable of managing multiple internal business contacts effectively.
• Commercially focused with a forward-thinking approach to managing risks and solving challenges.

Why Join?

• Become part of a globally recognized leader in the e-commerce sector operating at scale.
• Engage with complex and impactful VAT topics within a rapidly growing international firm.
• Interact frequently with senior leadership and participate in strategic business initiatives.
• Play a broad advisory role with significant influence on decisions spanning several company areas.
• Experience a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative workplace culture.
• Benefit from excellent long-term career growth prospects within a top-tier tax team.

Additional Information

This position offers a unique opportunity for a German VAT expert eager to take on a strategic role in a global organization where tax functions as a key driver of ongoing success and expansion.