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About the Role
Lead the Global Tax team at Awin, supporting various Awin entities with corporate income taxes, VAT, sales tax, wage tax, transfer pricing, withholding taxes, digital services taxes, tax compliance, and other tax issues. Oversee tax matters for the German parent company while ensuring support for other entities across Europe and other jurisdictions through your team and external advisors. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys leading a virtual team, working with diverse cultures, and collaborating internationally.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of 3 tax professionals located in different locations, fostering a constructive and positive team culture.
- Further develop Awin group’s tax strategy by also minimizing potential financial risks.
- Further implement and govern the TCMS in Awin group.
- Ensure tax compliance by timely filing of tax returns (CIT, VAT, EU Sales list, OSS, DST, Sales tax) and preparation of necessary documentation.
- Manage relationships with external advisors and local tax authorities including management of tax audits.
- Prepare estimated quarterly and extension calculations, and tax payments.
- Participate in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements (IFRS) for current/deferred taxes.
- Work cross-functionally with other departments and Awin Group companies regarding identified and ongoing tax issues.
- Collaborate on initiatives to drive business growth, leveraging specialist skills.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Economics with a focus on Accounting/Finance or Master’s degree in Law.
- Qualified German Tax Advisor (Steuerberater).
- At least 7 years of relevant experience within Tax Advisory and/or industry roles preferably with at least 3 years of leadership experience.
- High degree of competence in Microsoft Excel and ideally knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX or D365.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and to apply a hands-on mentality.
- High attention to detail and ability to follow open items and tasks through to completion.
- Excellent communication (written and verbal in German and English), analytical and interpersonal skills.
- Global mindset and team-oriented with the ability to develop internal relationships and earn the respect of your own team and other team members across various functions.
- Highly motivated to further develop on a professional and personal level.
- Results-oriented, proactive, and self-motivated.
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Dynamics AX
- Microsoft Dynamics D365
- German
- English
Location
- Germany
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 7+ years of relevant experience
- 3+ years of leadership experience
Education Level
- Master’s degree in Economics with a focus on Accounting/Finance
- Master’s degree in Law
- Qualified German Tax Advisor (Steuerberater)
Benefits
- Four-day Flexi-Week at full pay
- Hybrid working model
- Monthly allowance for running costs
- Furniture package for home workspace
- Additional pension insurance in Germany with employer contributions
- Business Bike Leasing scheme
- Benefit Selection Scheme after 3 years of service (up to €900/year)
- Global offering including health and wellbeing initiatives
- Learning and development via Awin Academy
- Peer-to-peer recognition programmes
About the Company
- Established in 2000, Awin is proud of our dynamic, social and inclusive culture.
- Awin has adapted and nurtured its culture in a virtual environment through its virtual ‘Life @ Awin’ hub.
- Awin is part of the Axel Springer group.
Equal Opportunity
- Diversity & Inclusion are paramount to us, and we proudly pursue and hire diverse team members.
- We champion uniqueness and authenticity; this is who we are at our core.
- We welcome all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.
- If you need support at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.