Tax Associate

Dometic; Emsdetten; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4+1 office/remote policy

Growth opportunities in a global team

Job summary

Dometic in Germany, Emsdetten, seeks a Junior Tax Associate to support VAT, tax reporting and transfer pricing across the EMEA region. This early‑career role provides a foundation in tax and finance within a multinational environment.

You will assist the Head of Tax EMEA, prepare analyses and documentation, coordinate with internal teams and external advisors, and gain exposure to audits and tax projects while developing practical tax expertise.

Qualifications

• Tax specialist training completed.
• Additional Steuerfachwirt qualification advantageous.
• Experience in tax or accounting with VAT exposure.
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail.
• German and English proficiency in a professional setting.

Responsibilities

• Support Head of Tax EMEA in tax matters across the region.
• Prepare analyses, summaries and documentation for review.
• Assist in VAT declarations and audits, with coordination.
• Support preparation of transfer pricing documentation.
• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting and Legal teams.

Skills

German language

English language

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Process oriented

Education

Tax Specialist training

Certified Tax Specialist (Steuerfachwirt)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Dometic is a global market leader in the mobile living industry. Millions of people around the world use Dometic products in outdoor, residential, and professional applications. We are on a growth journey – now looking for a Junior Tax Associate for supporting our Land Vehicle EMEA segment.

About The Position

The Junior Tax Associate supports tax-related activities within the EMEA region and operational VAT and accounting-related activities in Emsdetten.

The role is a support function and does not carry independent ownership of tax policies, tax structures, group-level processes or systems.

The position is designed for an early‑career professional looking to develop foundational experience in tax and finance within a multinational environment.

Your Main Responsibilities

• LVE Tax Responsibilities (approx. 60%)Reporting to: Head of Tax EMEA

Tax advisory & coordination support:

• Support the Head of Tax EMEA in tax-related matters across EMEA entities.
• Prepare draft analyses, summaries and documentation for review.
• Prepare documentation for internal meetings and external discussions.
• Assist in monitoring tax compliance status and identifying potential issues.
• Conduct preliminary research on tax law developments and regulatory changes.

Transfer pricing (support role):

• Support Group Tax and Head of Tax EMEA in the preparation and maintenance of transfer pricing documentation.
• Assist in collecting and organizing data for intercompany transactions in line with Group Tax guidance.

Projects & coordination

• Support tax-related projects (e.g. audits, restructurings, internal initiatives) under guidance.
• Coordinate inputs from internal stakeholders and external advisors as required.

B. VAT & Finance Responsibilities – Emsdetten (approx. 40%)

Reporting to: Finance / Accounting Emsdetten

VAT execution

• Prepare VAT declarations for defined legal entities under supervision of Finance / Accounting.
• Support day‑to‑day VAT‑related questions and clarifications in coordination with local teams and external advisors.
• Assist in VAT audits and inquiries from a documentation and coordination perspective.
• Coordinate inputs from internal stakeholders and external advisors as required.

Accounting & reporting support

• Support Finance / Accounting with tax‑related inputs to statutory accounts where required.
• Support internal tax reporting into AARO by preparing data, reconciliations and documentation for review.
• No ownership of accounting processes, statutory reporting or systems.

Cross- functional collaboration:

• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, Legal, and other internal teams across EMEA.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors to support timely and accurate deliverables.
• Help maintain communication and alignment across group entities in line with defined responsibilities.

What do we offer?

You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast paced, and global environment with great opportunities to grow, evolve with the company and take on new challenges.

Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us! ,

A suitable background would be

the following in terms of qualifications and experiences:

• Successfully completed training as a Tax Specialist (e.g., Steuerfachangestellte/r)
• Additional qualification as a Certified Tax Specialist (Steuerfachwirt (m/f/d)) is advantageous
• Alternatively: comparable practical experience with a strong focus on taxation
• Initial relevant professional experience in tax or accounting, ideally with exposure to VAT, tax reporting, or compliance processes
• Good understanding of structured, process-driven tax work and compliance requirements
• Strong numerical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Structured, reliable, and disciplined working style, particularly in recurring and deadline-driven tasks
• Interest in working across different tax areas (e.g., VAT, transfer pricing, tax projects) in a supporting role
• Willingness to develop practical knowledge in international tax topics
• Strong German language skills, sufficient for confident communication in a professional business environment
• Good command of English, both written and spoken

To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics:

• Ability to manage multiple topics in parallel in a structured and dynamic environment
• Hands-on, pragmatic, and solution-oriented mindset
• Strong process orientation combined with reliability in execution
• Comfortable working with data, systems (ERP), and standardized processes
• Team-oriented approach and ability to coordinate with different stakeholders
• Interest in building long-term expertise in operational and coordination-driven tax work
• Willingness to undertake occasional business travel within the region

Dometic's Core Values

To thrive and succeed in this role, you understand the importance of our core values – Together We build our future, We play to win, We embrace change and We walk the talk; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic and they define what it takes to work here and how we do things.

Dometic operates with a 4+1 policy, 4 days per week in the office and the possibility to work 1 day per week remotely. We see the social aspect of being in the office, meeting colleagues, having short coffee break interactions or a quick face to face meeting as key to success as we become more productive and fast paced in terms of problem solving, learning, cross functional collaboration and not the least in a way to have fun at work!