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Accounting & Tax Compliance Manager (m/f/d)

Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Accounting & Tax Compliance professional based in Germany to support and oversee accounting, tax, and transaction compliance activities across Europe, including both EU and non-EU countries. The role will ensure compliance with German GAAP (HGB), VAT regulations, cross-border transaction requirements.
The successful candidate will act as a key finance business partner supporting regional expansion while maintaining robust financial governance and regulatory compliance

Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Compliance
  • Manage and ensure compliance with German GAAP (HGB) requirements and statutory reporting obligations.
  • Review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for GermanFrance and UK entities.
  • Coordinate external audits and support statutory filings.
  • Ensure accounting treatments comply with local regulations and group accounting policies.
  • Monitor changes in German accounting and regulatory requirements and assess business impacts

Tax Compliance
  • Ensure timely and accurate VAT, Intrastat, EC Sales List (ESL), and other indirect tax filings across Europe.
  • Support corporate income tax compliance and coordinate with external tax advisors. E&Y
  • Manage tax audits and inquiries from local authorities.
  • Monitor tax risks associated with cross-border transactions.
  • Advise business teams on VAT and customs implications for European operations.

European Compliance Management
  • Support transaction and tax compliance across EU member states and non-EU European countries (e.g., UK, Switzerland, Norway etc.).
  • Coordinate with local service providers and finance teams across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Evaluate compliance implications of new business models, supply chains, and market entries.
Internal Controls & Process Improvement
  • Drive implementation of finance compliance controls and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Legal to ensure compliance across business processes.
  • Identify process gaps and recommend improvements to mitigate compliance risks.
  • Support ERP and finance system enhancements for compliance requirement
  • You have 8-10 years of experience in Accounting and Tax compliance in Germany
  • Have previous team management experience
  • Technical Skills
  • Strong understanding of:
    • German GAAP (HGB)
    • VAT regulations
    • Intrastat reporting
    • Customs and trade compliance
    • Intercompany transactions
    • Transfer pricing concepts
    • Financial controls and governance
  • ERP experience (SAP preferred).
Language Requirements
  • Fluent English is mandatory.
  • German language proficiency is strongly preferred.

What we offer


  • The opportunity to work independently in an experienced and highly motivated team
  • An exciting position in a dynamic and fast-growing environment
  • The chance to develop and implement your own ideas
  • Flexibleworkinghours
  • Directinsurance/savingsplan
  • Job ticket or free parking space
  • Subsidyforgymmembership
  • Fresh fruit, coffee, water and more



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