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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in German accounting standards (HGB) and tax regulations, with a strong focus on compliance, reconciliation, and collaboration with tax authorities. Proficient in managing statutory and IFRS books, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and tax declarations.
Highest-signal resume keywords
German Accounting Standards (HGB)VAT and CIT Tax DeclarationsIFRS ReconciliationTransfer Pricing DocumentationFluent German and English
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Hard Skills
German Tax RegulationsStatutory Book MaintenanceMonthly ReconciliationsStatutory Audits CoordinationTax Compliance
Tools & Technologies
ERP Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
SteuerfachwirtCPACINA
Industry Keywords
International Company ExperienceMatrix Organizational StructureTax AuditsSolidarity SurchargeTrade Tax
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Maintain local statutory books in accordance with German accounting standards (HGB)
- Review VAT (Umsatzsteuer) and prepare and review annual CIT (Körperschaftsteuer) tax declarations
- Ensure compliance with German tax regulations, including solidarity surcharge and trade tax
- Perform monthly reconciliations of VAT and CIT balance sheet accounts
- Establish and maintain reconciliation between statutory and IFRS books
- Support statutory ledger setup and ensure compliance with local requirements
- Liaise with German tax authorities (Finanzamt) and support tax audits
- Coordinate internal and external statutory audits in Germany
- Work with external tax advisors on Transfer Pricing documentation in line with Group standards
- Support the client on a 6-month external contract
Requirements
What you’ll need- 3–5 years of experience in a similar accounting or tax role
- Relevant education and professional qualifications in German accounting and taxation (e.g. Steuerfachwirt)
- Strong knowledge of German accounting and tax regulations, particularly HGB, AO, UStG and KStG
- Practical experience with IFRS and reconciliation between statutory and IFRS ledgers
- Relevant IFRS/accounting qualifications (CPA, CINA or equivalent)
- Knowledge of Transfer Pricing
- Experience working in an international company with a matrix organizational structure
- Fluent German and English
- Familiarity with ERP systems
- Previous experience in a software company (nice to have)
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexible hours
- Possibility of remote or hybrid work, depending on the role and preferences
- Individual development budget for professional growth
- Access to Lumina Learning tools and support of certified practitioners
- Cooking sessions
- Yoga weekends in nature
- Escape rooms