German speaking Senior Tax Manager

We have a fantastic new opportunity for a German speaking Senior Tax Manager to join a highly successful, international organisation that has been at the forefront of pioneering product development and distribution across the globe for many years.

Language requirements for the job
Fluent German and English is essential

Company background
Our client is a highly successful, international organisation that has been at the forefront of pioneering product development and distribution across the globe for many years.

Location of the job
50% Hybrid working - Chester, UK (north west England) office + remote option. 2 days in the office one week, 3 days in the office the next

Job responsibilities of the German speaking Senior Tax Manager
Your role as German speaking Senior Tax Manager will be to oversee tax reporting and local tax compliance for Germany and other European markets by supporting global tax initiatives. Job responsibilities will include managing tax risks, ensuring accurate tax filings, meeting jurisdictional deadlines and the efficient managing of resources.

Managing an international tax team of direct reports in the UK and Germany, as well as collaborating with a senior global tax team, you will typically cover the following duties and responsibilities:

• Oversee direct tax compliance and tax reporting for Germany and other European markets
• Plan and execute local tax compliance in Germany
• Serve as the German Tax Compliance Management System Officer
• Manage tax audits including collaboration with local finance teams and corporate tax staff
• Advise heads of finance in local markets and educate business partners on tax legislation changes.
• Prepare US GAAP provision, projection and contingency reporting
• Prepare cash flow budgets and projections related to taxes, supporting financial analysis.
• Maintain high internal control standards in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, corporate policies, local processes, and external requirements
• Utilize technology for effective tax return and provision calculations
• Manage the external advisor budget, plan internal resourcing, and ensure transparency of required spending

The successful candidate background

• Fluent German and English is essential
• Educated to degree level and to chartered tax advisor level
• Professional experience in a multi-national corporate tax environment or equivalent, including Tax compliance and reporting in at least one jurisdiction
• Experience in managing and developing staff.Proficient in accounting provisions, accounting principles, audit and disclosure requirements of financial statements
• Understanding of US GAAP.
• Ability to meet deadlines, work under pressure
• Navigate the complexities of cross-border and/or diverse teams and engagements.

Salary package and benefits
Very competitive salary range + a 14% bonus, £7,000 car allowance and excellent benefits, including very attractive contributory Pension scheme, family Cover Healthcare, life assurance, 26 days holiday plus bank holidays.

A VERY ATTRACTIVE RELOCATION ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE IF NECESSARY!

To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please Apply Now and send your CV to us.

Contact: Jonathan Grimes (jgrimes AT languagebusiness.co.uk)