Senior Tax Manager advising multinational technology companies on complex US and international tax matters. Leading client engagements and mentoring team members within a dynamic tax practice.
About the role
- Bilanzbuchhalter at ZF responsible for indirect taxes and compliance in Friedrichshafen. Managing tax reporting duties and ensuring compliance with legal regulations.
Responsibilities
- Independent handling and technical responsibility for all matters related to indirect taxes (in particular VAT and energy taxes)
- Preparation, review and submission of tax returns/notifications (e.g., advance VAT returns, recapitulative statements/EC Sales Lists, energy tax and other excise tax declarations)
- Preparation and analysis of reporting data from accounting and upstream (feeder) systems
- Ensuring tax compliance and adherence to statutory deadlines
- Communication and correspondence with tax authorities, auditors and customs authorities — both domestically and internationally
- Support during tax audits (e.g., special VAT audits, customs and energy tax audits)
- Support for the further development of tax-relevant processes and systems
- Participation in tax-related projects, e.g., internationalization, process harmonization or digitalization
- Technical support to internal departments on tax-related questions
Requirements
- Successfully completed advanced training as a Bilanzbuchhalter (IHK) or an equivalent qualification
- Alternatively: university degree with a focus on accounting, taxation or finance
- Several years of professional experience in accounting or the tax area, ideally with a focus on indirect taxes
- Solid knowledge of VAT law; knowledge of energy tax and excise tax law is an advantage
- Experience in preparing tax returns/notifications and in liaising with tax authorities
- Confident user of ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and MS Excel
- Good written and spoken English; additional foreign languages are a plus.
Benefits
- Base salary will be determined according to individual prior experience.
- We live the ZF WAY and promote diversity in recruitment.
- At ZF, work–life balance is firmly embedded.
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