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STADA Group is hiring a Tax Manager Direct Tax, Compliance & Reporting (f/m/d) in Bad Vilbel, Germany, to strengthen its Group Tax function and drive digitalisation of tax processes. You will oversee IAS 12/34 tax reporting for quarterly and annual statements, coordinate with Accounting and Treasury on monthly cash tax reporting, prepare German corporate tax returns, coordinate country-by-country reporting, support tax audits, and contribute to restructurings and M&A matters. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in-house tax experience, a degree in economics or law with a tax focus (tax advisor exam a plus), strong SAP and IFRS tax reporting skills, and Power BI with optional Alteryx, Python or Snowflake SQL knowledge. Fluent German and business English are required; apply via the career portal or contact recruiting with questions. We value development, flexibility and an inclusive culture.

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Tax Manager Direct Tax, Compliance & Reporting (f/m/d)   

Bad Vilbel | Germany (DE) | Full-time | Permanent | Finance | Professionals 

In your role as Tax Manager Direct Tax, Compliance & Reporting, you are part of our Group Tax department and contribute to continuously improving the quality and efficiency of our tax, compliance and reporting processes while driving the digital transformation of our tax function.

What you can expect

• You are responsible for the preparation and quality assurance of tax reporting in accordance with IAS 12 / IAS 34 as part of the quarterly and annual financial statements and for the monthly cash flow tax reporting in close collaboration with Group Accounting and Treasury.
• You act as the key contact for external auditors on tax-related matters in the audit process and ensure professional communication with external stakeholders.
• You prepare the corporate tax returns for our German entities and ensure that all tax compliance requirements are met.
• You coordinate and are responsible for the (public) country-by-country reporting and support tax audits.
• You handle ongoing direct tax queries and contribute your expertise to domestic projects – e.g. restructurings, M&A tax matters and the implementation of new tax legislation.
• You drive digitalisation by optimising, further developing and maintaining tax-relevant processes using our IT solutions and finance systems.

Who we are looking for

• You have a university degree in economics or law (or a comparable qualification) with a focus on taxation; passing the German tax advisor exam (Steuerberaterexamen) is a plus.
• You bring 5–7 years of relevant professional experience, preferably in the in-house tax department of a corporate group, and have sound knowledge of German direct tax law, IFRS tax reporting (IAS 12 / IAS 34) and tax compliance.
• You are proficient in working with tax reporting tools, ERP systems (e.g. SAP) and consolidation tools and feel at home in a digital finance environment.
• You have solid skills in Power BI; experience with Alteryx / Python and Snowflake / SQL is an advantage and underlines your affinity for technology.
• You work independently, in a structured and solution-oriented way, have a strong affinity for numbers and analytical thinking – combining a hands-on mentality with strong conceptual skills, team spirit and the necessary flexibility.
• You are fluent in German and business fluent in English and impress with your confident manner when dealing with internal stakeholders and external partners such as tax auditors and external auditors.

What we offer

• An open corporate culture with fast decision-making processes and a lot of potential for your personal development
• Individual development and training opportunities
• Flexible working hours and mobile working up to 2 days per week (depending on the job profile)
• Job ticket for the RMV region and Job Bike
• Childcare allowance
• Health-promoting offers such as Wellpass or the STADA Gym (free of charge)
• Numerous additional benefits such as group accident insurance or supplementary pension scheme
• Subsidized cafeteria

We look forward to receiving your application via our career portal. At jobs.stada.com you will also find numerous other job opportunities, as we are always looking for motivated talents who can strengthen our team with their expertise and personality. Do you have further questions? Then please reach out to [email protected]. We will consider requests to work part-time on an individual basis. Please contact us in advance by e-mail ([email protected]) and let us know how many hours per week you would like to work.

STADA Group promotes its diverse culture, regardless of gender, age, social or ethnic origin, disabilities, religion, ideology or sexual orientation. We use the strength of this diversity to develop creative ideas, expand our experience and increase innovative strength. Our focus is on equal opportunities, respectful cooperation and the promotion of an inclusive working environment.  #LI-MK1 #LI-HYBRID