Job Title: Tax Expert / Tax Manager
Location: Essen, Germany (Onsite)
Job description
Responsibilities
* Provide comprehensive tax support to group companies, especially in asset management
* Manage a broad range of national and international tax matters (income tax, international tax law, double taxation agreements)
* Prepare tax assessments and analyze complex financial data
* Act as an interface between Accounting, Legal, and Finance departments
* Coordinate and manage external consultants and service providers
* Ensure compliance with tax regulations and support tax audits
* Advise on tax implications for structuring and taxation of financial investments and funds (securities, private equity, real estate)
* Support group-wide projects and implement changes in tax law
* Contribute to the development of modern, AI-driven digital tax solutions
Requirements
* Qualified Tax Advisor or comparable professional qualification
* Academic background in Finance, Economics, (Business) Law, or related fields
* Strong knowledge of national and international tax law
* Professional experience in the financial sector
* Experience in asset management and due diligence processes (advantageous)
* Fluent in German and English (spoken and written)
* Strong analytical skills and proactive working style
* Confident communication and presentation skills
* Openness to innovation and digital transformation in tax solutions
Career Level
* Senior Professional / Partner Track
Keywords for Candidate Search
* Tax Advisor / Steuerberater
* International Tax Law / Internationales Steuerrecht
* Asset Management Taxation
* Double Taxation Agreements / Doppelbesteuerungsabkommen
* Tax Compliance / Tax Audits
* Private Equity / Real Estate Tax Structuring
* Digital Tax Solutions / AI-Supported Tax