Senior Manager Country Tax (all genders)

We are looking for a Senior Manager Country Tax (all genders) to support our Direct Tax Business Advisory team. In this role, you will be the main point of contact for any German tax advisory matters of the Zalando Group. We need you as a German tax expert who manages cross-border and local tax matters affecting Zalando’s businesses end-to-end from a corporate tax perspective. The role will initially focus on Germany, but may expand to other markets in the future as you grow within the team. The ideal candidate will have fluent German and English language skills, professional experience in German and international tax law and excellent stakeholder management abilities.

• You will be a part of an international team of tax experts  

• You will be responsible for advising the business on any German direct tax related matters and requirements as well as assessing the impact of business decisions on German tax positions of Zalando companies and will lead the respective projects

• You will be involved in the preparation of transfer pricing documentation, as well as tax audits/tax litigations 

• Within your scope you will be monitoring and analyzing national policy developments and changes in corporate tax and transfer pricing legislation

• You will act as the point of contact for our stakeholders, external advisors and tax authorities 

• While your focus will be on Germany, you may also have other countries assigned to you which will also include ensuring fulfilment of direct tax compliance and reporting obligations of the respective foreign entities with the help of external advisors 

• You have gained a degree in taxation, law, economics, business administration or a comparable background. A German tax advisor certification (Steuerberater:in) would be an advantage 

• You have minimum 5 years of professional experience in both German and international tax law, ideally as in-house expert or within a tax advisory /auditing firm

• You have knowledge of GSuite/MS Office and SAP and/or other analytical tools

• Ideally you are interested in e-commerce, digitalization, technology, big data analytics and/or machine learning

• You speak fluently German and English (other languages would be an advantage)

• You are a hands on and detailed oriented team player looking for process improvements

Zalando provides a range of benefits, here’s an overview of what you can expect. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about what we offer.

• Employee shares program

• 40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Zalando Lounge, discounts from external partners

• 2 paid volunteering days a year

• Hybrid working model, with flexible hours and up to 60% remote 

• Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year

• 27 days of vacation a year to start

• Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)

• Family services, including counseling and support

• Health and wellbeing options (including Gympass)

• Mental health support and coaching available

• Drive your development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review

At Zalando, our vision is to be inclusive by design. And this vision starts with our hiring - we do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity, sexual orientation, personal expression, ethnicity, religious belief, or disability status. You are welcome to leave out your picture, age, or marital status from your application. We only assess candidates on their qualifications and merit. 

We want to provide you with a great candidate experience. Feel free to inform us of any accommodations you may need, so we can best support you throughout the hiring process. 

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