Tax Accountant

Torq Commodities; Wien; In loco; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

International group exposure

Collaboration with Group Finance

Career development

Performance-based bonus

Descrizione del lavoro

Glatz International GmbH, an Austrian trading company and part of the Torq Commodities Group, seeks an experienced Tax Accountant to manage Austrian accounting, VAT, and corporate tax compliance. You will coordinate with Group Finance and support financial reporting for a dynamic cross-border trading operation.

The ideal candidate holds an accounting degree, Austrian tax qualifications, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and strong knowledge of UGB.

Competenze

• 5+ years of relevant experience in Austrian accounting and taxation.
• Strong knowledge of Austrian accounting regulations (UGB) and Austrian tax legislation.
• Experience with VAT returns and supporting annual financial statements.

Mansioni

• Manage day-to-day accounting in line with Austrian standards (UGB).
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
• Support Jahresabschluss preparations and financial statements.
• Coordinate month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare and submit Austrian VAT returns and EU VAT compliance.
• Liaise with Finanzamt and external tax advisers, support audits.

Conoscenze

UGB knowledge

VAT compliance

Intercompany reconciliation

Formazione

Degree in Accounting/Finance

Austrian accounting qualification desirable

Strumenti

BMD NTCS

RZL

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Company

Glatz International GmbH is an Austrian trading company specialising in edible nuts and agricultural commodities and forms part of the international Torq Commodities Group.

As part of our ongoing business transformation and integration into the Group, we are seeking an experienced and hands-on Tax Accountant (Steuerbuchhalter/in / Bilanzbuchhalter/in) to manage Austrian accounting and tax compliance, support financial reporting, and ensure effective coordination with Group Finance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities in accordance with Austrian accounting standards (UGB).
• Maintain accurate general ledger records, reconciliations, accruals and provisions.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
• Support the preparation of annual financial statements (Jahresabschluss).
• Perform bank, supplier, customer and intercompany reconciliations.
• Monitor accounts payable and receivable and ensure accurate financial records.
• Coordinate month-end and year-end closing activities.

2. Tax Compliance & VAT

• Prepare and submit Austrian VAT returns (Umsatzsteuervoranmeldungen – UVA).
• Manage EU VAT compliance, including intra-community transactions and recapitulative statements (Zusammenfassende Meldungen).
• Ensure correct VAT treatment of domestic, EU and international commodity trading transactions.
• Support corporate income tax (Körperschaftsteuer) calculations and annual tax filings.
• Monitor changes in Austrian tax legislation and assess their impact on the business.
• Liaise with Austrian tax authorities (Finanzamt) and external tax advisers.
• Support tax audits and ensure appropriate documentation.

3. International Trading & Group Accounting

• Account for international purchases, sales, imports and exports of agricultural commodities.
• Ensure accurate treatment of foreign-currency transactions and exchange-rate differences.
• Reconcile intercompany balances and transactions across Group entities.
• Support transfer-pricing documentation and cross-border tax compliance.
• Coordinate with Group Finance on reporting requirements and financial controls.
• Review inventory valuations, cost of goods sold and trading-related financial transactions.

4. Payroll & Statutory Compliance

• Coordinate with external Austrian payroll providers to ensure accurate payroll accounting.
• Reconcile payroll expenses, social security contributions and payroll-related liabilities.
• Support compliance with Austrian statutory reporting obligations.
• Maintain accurate accounting documentation and audit trails.

5. Internal Controls & Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting procedures and reporting efficiency.
• Strengthen internal financial controls and compliance processes.
• Support the implementation and optimisation of accounting systems.
• Assist with financial data migration and Group reporting integration.
• Collaborate with local management, operations and international finance teams.

Education & Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation or a related discipline, or equivalent professional qualification.
• Austrian accounting qualification (Bilanzbuchhalterprüfung) or tax accounting qualification is highly desirable.
• Additional tax qualifications are an advantage.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Austrian accounting and taxation.
• Strong knowledge of Austrian accounting regulations (UGB) and Austrian tax legislation.
• Practical experience preparing VAT returns and supporting annual financial statements.
• Experience with international trading, import/export businesses or commodity trading is highly desirable.
• Experience working within an international group or multinational environment is advantageous.
• Familiarity with Austrian accounting software (e.g., BMD NTCS, RZL or equivalent).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Languages

• German: Fluent, written and spoken, for statutory reporting and communication with Austrian authorities.
• English: Strong professional proficiency for Group reporting and international communication.

Personal Competencies

• Hands‑on, detail‑oriented and highly organised.
• Able to work independently and take ownership of accounting and tax matters.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Commercial mindset and understanding of international business operations.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, evolving business environment.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to coordinate with international stakeholders.
• High standards of integrity, confidentiality and accuracy.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to join an international commodities trading group.
• A key role within the Austrian finance function.
• Exposure to cross‑border financial operations and international trading.
• Direct collaboration with Group Finance and senior management.
• Opportunity to improve and develop accounting and tax processes.
• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Competitive salary with performance-based bonus.

Opportunity to work in a global commodity environment.

Exposure to international markets and leading industry players.

Career development in a fast-growing trading team.