Vice President - Tax / VAT Specialist (gn)
For our client, a leading global universal bank with its European headquarters in Frankfurt, we are currently looking for a Vice President - Tax / VAT Specialist (gn).
The role focuses on supporting both client-facing and internal functions by delivering accurate and timely tax insights, ensuring compliance, and driving operational efficiency. The tax team will take on a key role in optimising the group’s VAT position by analysing applicable regulations and identifying opportunities.
Tasks
* Track developments in German tax legislation and evaluate their impact on the organisation and its German branch; implement required adjustments in close cooperation with Finance teams.
* Develop and support an effective new product process to ensure compliance to corporate values, tax policies, and German tax requirements.
* Assist the Head of Tax in preparing annual and monthly VAT returns for Germany’s VAT group (two legal entities).
* Review input VAT methodology and outgoing invoices to safeguard compliance and optimise efficiency.
* Promote technology-driven solutions to enhance efficiency, including the replacement of EUC files with more advanced tools.
* Oversee the revision of tax policies and procedures while ensuring that records and documentation remain accurate and up to date.
Requirements
* At least six years of professional experience in German tax legislation, with a strong focus on VAT.
* Knowledge of international taxation is advantageous.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills in both German and English.
* Proven ability to lead tax-related projects and convey complex tax matters to non-specialist audiences.
* Willingness to adopt new technologies and enhance existing processes.
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