Your Responsibilities
- Support in all tax matters for Raisin SE and its subsidiaries; if required with the support of external tax consultants.
- Assist in the timely preparation and review of annual corporation tax returns (Corporation Income Tax, Trade Tax, VAT); and take care of any other tax compliance obligations for Raisin SE and its international subsidiaries.
- Responsible for the monthly VAT reconciliations and, in coordination with our Team Lead Tax, ensure the timely preparation and filing of VAT returns and compliance with VAT regulations.
- Maintain and update tax records, filings, and correspondence with tax authorities.
- Prepare responses to all general tax questions arising in day-to-day operations.
- Support the calculation of income tax accruals as part of our month-end, quarterly, and annual closing procedures, in close coordination with our Team Lead Tax.
- Ensure tax compliance of financial documents (e.g., outgoing invoices) and systems (tax setup of our ERP system).
- Support review of tax-related contract terms in coordination with our legal team.
- Assist in tax planning calculations for Raisin SE and its international subsidiaries in collaboration with our Controlling and FP&A teams.
- Support the calculation of deferred taxes (German Commercial Code and IAS 12).
- Assist in preparing transfer pricing documentation and managing intercompany tax matters. Continuously improve our tax compliance management system (Tax CMS).
- Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations and help implement necessary adjustments.
- Support during tax audits and audits of our annual standalone and IFRS consolidated financial statements.
- Liaise with external partners—Tax Consultants, Auditors, fiscal authorities, and others.
Your Profile
Education
- First experience in tax, accounting, or finance within a startup, corporate environment, or multinational company.
- Completed training as a Tax Expert (Steuerfachangestellter / Steuerfachwirt / in) or a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration (preferred but not mandatory).
Skills
- Familiarity with international tax principles; knowledge of transfer pricing is a plus.
- Strong knowledge and experience in corporate tax (Körperschaftsteuer), trade tax (Gewerbesteuer), VAT (Umsatzsteuer), and withholding tax is desirable.
- Ability to write comprehensive tax assessments and memos.
- Proven ability to independently manage projects successfully.
- Proactive, service-oriented, with a hands-on approach.
- Strong sense of accountability and results-driven questioning.
- High attention to detail with excellent prioritization skills.
- Strong analytical skills and affinity for numbers.
- Good understanding of business processes and accounting principles.
- Experience with ERP systems (preferably NetSuite) or other tax/accounting software.
- Fluency in German and English.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word) or Google Workspace.
Join our mission, join our team - and grow with us!
At Raisin, we value an open and caring environment where everyone feels welcome. Our culture is driven by a diverse team of over 75 nationalities.
Our modern office is located in Kreuzberg, with views of the Spree River, accessible by public transport, surrounded by restaurants and shops.
Benefits include:
- Employee development budget of €2,000 plus four training days annually.
- Access to Babbel for language learning.
- Snacks, fresh fruit, and drinks at the office.
- Flexible hours, home office options, and 30 vacation days.
- Membership with Urban Sports Club for over 50 sports activities, subsidized by us.
- Leasing a bike through JobRad with tax benefits and insurance covered by Raisin.
- Company pension scheme (Betriebliche Altersvorsorge) with 20% contribution support.
- Subsidized Deutschland Ticket for commuting.
- Relocation support for international candidates.