Tax Manager (m/f/d)

RIMOWA; Köln; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A luxury retail brand in Germany is seeking a Tax Manager to oversee tax compliance for its German entities. The successful candidate will have over 5 years of experience, ideally in tax advisory roles. Responsibilities include managing corporate taxes, VAT, and working closely with various departments and stakeholders. The role demands strong interpersonal skills, structured working methods, and proficiency in English and German. The company offers a flexible work environment and numerous benefits.

Leistungen

30 days paid vacation

Flexible working hours

Corporate benefits and discounts

Company pension scheme

Urban Sports Club membership

Fresh canteen meals

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of tax experience, preferably as a tax advisor and then in-house.
• Experience with German tax certificate exam is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills are required.

Aufgaben

• Manage corporate tax, VAT, and withholding tax for German entities.
• Ensure compliance and collaborate with various departments.
• Act as the key interlocutor during tax audits.

Kenntnisse

Tax management

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving

German tax compliance

English language proficiency

Organizational skills

Ausbildung

5+ years in Tax or tax advisory

German tax certificate exam

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

RIMOWA Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Welcome to RIMOWA, the first German Maison of the LVMH Group. We are a global lifestyle brand with a mission to create the essential tools for a lifetime of travel. For more than 120 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to developing unique products where function coexists with luxury, heritage with innovation, and craftsmanship with design.

The Tax Manager Germany (m/f/d) is in charge of the tax environment and tax declaration of our four German entities. This role reports to the Head of Finance Germany and collaborates closely with the group shareholder (LVMH) tax department and the finance project leader. We are seeking a solution‑oriented professional who can work autonomously in an international environment, enhance tax compliance awareness, support the business with questions, and ensure conformity with deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Management of the following German tax environments: Corporate tax & CIT; Withholding tax (50a); VAT; support in wage tax treatments if required
• Ensure correct application of the tax compliance assessment performed by an external partner, collaborating with HR, finance, and other departments
• Calculate corporate tax for the GmbH for shareholder reporting and prepare tax proof on actual data and budget exercises
• Maintain the implemented transfer pricing framework based on international tax knowledge
• Act as the key interlocutor for the tax auditor during tax audits and coordinate data collection
• Assess withholding tax application on diverse projects in collaboration with creative and legal teams

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in Tax, preferably with prior experience as a tax advisor and then in-house counsel
• Experience with the German tax certificate exam process
• Solution‑oriented mindset and structured working method to manage multiple tasks with strict deadlines
• Willingness to take over responsibility and work independently
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with stakeholders on transversal projects
• Fluent English and German

What you can expect

• 30 days paid vacation per year
• Flexible working hours
• RIMOWA Essential Cabin suitcase as a gift after the probationary period
• Corporate benefits and 30% discount on the RIMOWA assortment
• Company pension scheme with a high employer contribution or other capital-forming benefits
• Great canteen with freshly cooked and affordable food
• Urban Sports Club membership, public transportation ticket & job bike (partly subsidized)
• International environment and development opportunities within LVMH

How to apply

Please send us your complete application documents including salary expectations and possible start date. We look forward to receiving your application!

For more information, visit our RIMOWA Career page: https://career.rimowa.com/

Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to RIMOWA’s DNA. We know that for our business to thrive, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base. We view diversity as a key enabler that helps our business grow.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries: Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry