Tax Manager - German

A leading blue chip organisation is seeking to recruit a German speaking Tax Manager on an initial 6 month contract based in Middlesex.

Required Qualification:
German Language and Qualified/Part Qualified (CTA/ACA/ACCA/CIMA German equivalents)

Core Responsibilities:
* Manage corporate tax compliance processes on behalf of the Client's European markets
* Overseeing the ownership of tax sensitive account codes to determine tax treatment. Source data required for the tax return not derived from the General Ledger or Fixed Asset register (eg information required to calculate R
* Resolve queries raised during tax return process and perform review of draft tax return;
* Estimate forecast profitability for the purposes of estimating interim tax payments;
* Monitor the tax accounts and reconcile balances back to tax authority records and submitted tax returns;
* Prepare withholding tax clearances and other ad hoc tax filings required;
* Monitor tax risks and review quarterly risk questionnaire;
* Prepare and review of draft Indirect Tax and statistical returns on behalf of Client European markets including
* Clear and complete documentation of the above;
* Co-ordination of tax and TP audits, liaising with FD in market and Global Tax to provide support in responding to queries and resolving tax disputes; Ensuring Market specific document retention requirements relating to statutory reports, taxes and TP are met;
* Prepare and review GAAP adjustments and complete statutory accounts/tax return templates, compile information required to draft statutory disclosures, co-ordinate completion of tax disclosures, and resolve queries raised. Ensure that financial practices are in line and comply with all relevant statutory and group legislation and regulations.
* Manage the Monthly/Quarterly/Annual deliveries in terms of Statutory Reporting, Corporate Tax, Direct and Indirect Taxes, Transfer Pricing, Statistical and Healthcare Regulatory Reporting, between the fulfilling of other local Requirements and Taxes;
* Prepare and review monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations;
* Manage the outsource providers to ensure activities are carried out correctly and assist in resolving queries or issues with the local market (LOC);
* Work and build good relationships with in country shared services, outsourcing providers, auditors, tax consultants and external authorities where relevant;

Basic qualifications:
* Fluency in another Language, besides German and English, would be considered as an advantage;
* Qualified/Part Qualified (CTA/ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or overseas equivalents;(steuerberater or steuerfachwirt)
* Experienced in the preparation of Corporate tax returns, preferable with a tax consultancy background; An understanding of the wider principles of Statutory Reporting, Transfer Pricing, Direct and Indirect Taxes, with specific knowledge of the German tax regime, would be considered essential.
* Preferred Professional background: Big 4 firm or proven track record working for an audit or tax consultancy, Shared Services Centre Environment (specially in Knowledge Transfer Projects), Outsourcing, International work experience, Healthcare Sector and Manufacturing
* High level of competence using Excel, including V-lookups is essential, Pivot Tables (preferred), SAP would be considered as an advantage;
* Disciplined, excellent organisation, empathy

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