(Senior) Manager – Tax International (m/w/d) - REF79513K - #2181425

Company Description

Continental entwickelt wegweisende Technologien und Dienste für die nachhaltige und vernetzte Mobilität der Menschen und ihrer Güter. Das 1871 gegründete Technologieunternehmen bietet sichere, effiziente, intelligente und erschwingliche Lösungen für Fahrzeuge, Maschinen, Verkehr und Transport. Continental erzielte 2022 einen Umsatz von 39,4 Milliarden Euro und beschäftigt aktuell rund 200.000 Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeiter in 57 Ländern und Märkten.

Job Description

In this role, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating all tax-related matters for designated foreign subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with international tax regulations, and driving tax optimization strategies. You will work closely with management, external tax consultants, and fiscal authorities to provide guidance and lead key tax projects across multiple jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide tax support for designated foreign countries, ensuring compliance with local tax regulations
• Monitor and analyze international tax law changes, assess their impact on the group, and communicate key updates to internal stakeholders
• Review and assist with the Tax Reporting of subsidiaries, ensuring timely and accurate registration
• Participate in tax projects such as liquidations, mergers, tax audits, and restructurings
• Review group structures to ensure alignment with corporate goals, and assist in necessary restructuring
• Maintain regular contact with colleagues in foreign subsidiaries, providing ongoing support for business operations and projects
• Support tax audits by German and foreign tax authorities, ensuring compliance and resolution of issues
• Act as the primary tax contact for foreign tax authorities and coordinate with international colleagues on tax matters
• Analyze tax consequences of reorganizations and provide guidance on potential impacts
• Collaborate with external tax advisors to address complex tax questions and issues
• Prepare and submit applications for tax certificates of residence for German group companies, liaising with the responsible German tax authority
  
  

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field (advanced degree or professional certification such as CPA, CTA, or equivalent preferred).
• Several years of experience in international tax, preferably within a global organization (Senior Manager, min 5+ years, Manager min 2+ years experience)
• Strong knowledge of international tax regulations, transfer pricing, and tax compliance
• Experience in handling complex tax projects, including M&A, restructurings, and tax audits
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with both internal teams and external partners
• Proven experience in working with tax authorities and external advisors, managing tax matters in multiple jurisdictions
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, international environment and manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency in tax software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office suite
• Verbal and written language fluency in German and English required
• International travel required
  
  

Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.

Additional Information

• A collaborative & global work environment with opportunities for professional growth
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Exposure to complex international tax issues in a global company
  
  

Join us, if you are a strategic and experienced tax professional with a passion for international tax.

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