Tax Manager (Automotive), Munich(A186466)

Xiaomi Technology; München; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Xiaomi Technology in Munich is seeking a Germany Tax Manager to lead tax planning and advisory across the business. You will develop comprehensive tax strategies based on operational realities, coordinate their implementation, and assess risks of new activities or transactions.

You will work closely with the local finance team and other departments, act as the primary contact with tax authorities, and support external advisors.

Qualifications

• Strong tax analytical capabilities and the ability to apply and transfer tax knowledge across different business scenarios, with at least five years of professional experience in taxation.
• Proficiency in both German and English, with the ability to use both languages as working languages.
• Detail-oriented and highly responsible, with excellent communication skills and an open attitude toward feedback and suggestions.
• Candidates with tax experience in the German or broader European automotive industry will be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop overall tax planning strategies based on the Company’s business operations, transaction models and other relevant information, and coordinate their implementation.
• Assess tax risks for new business activities or special/non-routine transactions and propose appropriate solutions.
• Address and respond to tax-related questions raised by other departments within the Company, including Business, Legal, Human Resources and IT, etc.
• Monitor and analyze tax risks on a regular or ad hoc basis, and provide early warnings of significant tax risks.
• Work closely with the local finance team to implement tax solutions and support the development of tax-related systems.
• Act as the primary contact with the local tax authorities, responsible for routine communications and responding to tax authority inquiries, and actively support related to tax dispute cases.
• Support Group IFS and other projects from tax perspectives related to the relevant businesses.
• Work with external professional advisors to preform periodic tax health checks.
• Conduct regular self-assessments of significant tax risks.
• Provide tax training to frontline business and finance personnel.

Skills

Tax analysis

Tax planning

German language

English language

Communication skills

Job description

As the Germany Tax Manager, support tax planning and tax advisory matters under your responsibility, including but not limited to:

• Develop overall tax planning strategies based on the Company’s business operations, transaction models and other relevant information, and coordinate their implementation.
• Assess tax risks for new business activities or special/non-routine transactions and propose appropriate solutions.
• Address and respond to tax-related questions raised by other departments within the Company, including Business, Legal, Human Resources and IT, etc.
• Monitor and analyze tax risks on a regular or ad hoc basis, and provide early warnings of significant tax risks.
• Work closely with the local finance team to implement tax solutions and support the development of tax-related systems.
• Act as the primary contact with the local tax authorities, responsible for routine communications and responding to tax authority inquiries, and actively support related to tax dispute cases.
• Support Group IFS and other projects from tax perspectives related to the relevant businesses.
• Work with external professional advisors to preform periodic tax health checks.
• Conduct regular self-assessments of significant tax risks.
• Provide tax training to frontline business and finance personnel.

Qualifications

• Strong tax analytical capabilities and the ability to apply and transfer tax knowledge across different business scenarios, with at least five years of professional experience in taxation.
• Candidates with German or broader European tax experience are welcome.
• Proficiency in both German and English, with the ability to use both languages as working languages.
• Detail-oriented and highly responsible, with excellent communication skills and an open attitude toward feedback and suggestions.
• Candidates with tax experience in the German or broader European automotive industry will be preferred.