Vice President - Tax / VAT Specialist

BLACKBULL INTERNATIONAL GmbH; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 200.000 +; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading global universal bank in Frankfurt is seeking a Vice President - Tax / VAT Specialist to support both client-facing and internal functions. The ideal candidate will have over six years of experience in German tax legislation, particularly VAT, and will be responsible for ensuring compliance and driving operational efficiency. Candidates must possess excellent communication skills in German and English. This role involves engaging with stakeholders and leading tax projects.

Qualifikationen

• At least six years of professional experience in German tax legislation with a focus on VAT.
• Knowledge of international taxation is advantageous.
• Willingness to adopt new technologies.

Aufgaben

• Track developments in German tax legislation and evaluate their impact.
• Develop a new product process to ensure compliance.
• Assist in preparing annual and monthly VAT returns.
• Review input VAT methodology to optimize efficiency.
• Promote technology-driven solutions for efficiency.
• Oversee revision of tax policies and ensure documentation accuracy.

Kenntnisse

German tax legislation knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Project leadership

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Vice President - Tax / VAT Specialist (gn)

For our client, a leading global universal bank with its European headquarters in Frankfurt, we are currently looking for a Vice President - Tax / VAT Specialist (gn).

The role focuses on supporting both client-facing and internal functions by delivering accurate and timely tax insights, ensuring compliance, and driving operational efficiency. The tax team will take on a key role in optimising the group’s VAT position by analysing applicable regulations and identifying opportunities.

Tasks

• Track developments in German tax legislation and evaluate their impact on the organisation and its German branch; implement required adjustments in close cooperation with Finance teams.
• Develop and support an effective new product process to ensure compliance to corporate values, tax policies, and German tax requirements.
• Assist the Head of Tax in preparing annual and monthly VAT returns for Germany’s VAT group (two legal entities).
• Review input VAT methodology and outgoing invoices to safeguard compliance and optimise efficiency.
• Promote technology-driven solutions to enhance efficiency, including the replacement of EUC files with more advanced tools.
• Oversee the revision of tax policies and procedures while ensuring that records and documentation remain accurate and up to date.

Requirements

• At least six years of professional experience in German tax legislation, with a strong focus on VAT.
• Knowledge of international taxation is advantageous.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills in both German and English.
• Proven ability to lead tax-related projects and convey complex tax matters to non-specialist audiences.
• Willingness to adopt new technologies and enhance existing processes.