Responsible for the timely and proper preparation of the advance VAT returns for several companies in Germany: posting of VAT payable, preparation of explanatory no payment instructions
Confirm the pre
and after-tax accounts in the general balance: audits, plausibility checks and corrections of incorrect postings, clarification, and adjustment of differences
Creation and uploading of VAT data for complete documentation of the preparation of the financial statements and accounting in the closing file
Advising controllers, business operations, O2C and AP staff, and deciding on VAT posting procedures in the context of accounting for operational business transactions requirements
Close cooperation and coordination within the team, with the tax department, the other General Accounting teams and with internal or external accounting service providers
Collaboration in the timely preparation of the financial statements for the companies in Germany, considering internal regulations as well as the reporting requirements
Creation of different analysis and assessments within the area of Tax Department and Accounting Management
Describing different issues concerning the internal financial balances to tax auditors (tax office) and auditors
Participation in projects and working groups related to SAP changes and development of Tax Compliance Management System

Bachelor's or relevant higher education in finance/accounting
Fluent skills in German and English
both written and verbal form
2-4 years of relevant experience
Strong knowledge in VAT law, basic knowledge in obligation law, commercial law, corporate law, balance and accounting as per IFRS
Very good knowledge of accounting modules in SAP (such as Nessie), Closing File, Saperion, and Book of Internal Controls knowledge
Background with Interstate system and double taxation
Excellent knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel

Senior Tax Accountant, German

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