(Senior) Manager Direct Tax (M/F/D)

About Our Client
The client is a renowned, international Hospitality Group offering premium experiences to its guests. The company's focus on exceptional service, immersive experiences, and comfortable accommodations has earned it a strong reputation in the industry. Moreover, it prioritizes environmental sustainability and responsible tourism practices, contributing to its widespread acclaim and loyal customer following.

Job Description

• Handle miscellaneous tax projects from assessment through implementation
• Guide and provide direct Tax advice to business and financial teams
• Clarify the tax treatment of new transactions and pinpoint tax obligations tied to activities in fresh markets, documenting them comprehensively
• Monitor and analyse forthcoming and recently enacted tax laws, regulatory positions, legal rulings, and court cases impacting the company's direct tax position. Propose strategic action steps as required, ensuring a balanced approach to risk management and business expenses
• Oversee the direct Tax compliance:
  • Develop, enhance, and document processes
  • Ensure timely, accurate submissions by external advisors
  • Document tax registration and filing across entities
  • Implement relevant tax tech solutions for efficiency and transparency
• Manage all aspects of tax audits
• Collaborate closely with the Finance Team to administer the period-end closing process, overseeing the direct tax accrual process and ensuring adherence to relevant deadlines
• Maintain effective communication and collaboration with both internal and external auditors
• Foster collaboration with external tax advisors to optimize tax strategies and compliance efforts

The Successful Applicant

• Possess a substantial background spanning over 8-10 years in the realm of international Tax
• Demonstrated experience handling intricate tax structures
• Proficient in conducting financial modeling with ease
• Exhibits genuine analytical acumen and adeptness in applying logic to challenges
• Strong communicator, capable of fostering trusting relationships across business hierarchies and diverse teams
• Possesses a curious and inquisitive mindset, unafraid to challenge conventions or drive enhancements
• Adaptable and flexible, actively contributing towards team objectives
• Willing to engage in hands-on tasks and original endeavors
• Displays a solutions-focused approach to problem-solving
• Driven by ambition and enthusiasm, eager to advance within a reputable and dynamic organizational environment
• Proficiency in both written and verbal English, with German proficiency being advantageous
• Demonstrates resilience, maintains composure under pressure and embodies a positive team-oriented demeanor
• Capable of working independently while also fostering collaborative teamwork

What's on Offer

• Fast-growing environment
• Complimentary and exclusive discounts
• Discounts for family and friends
• Local employee discounts
• Fitness center reimbursements
• Reduced lunch at on-site restaurant and complimentary refreshments