ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for providing required information to Corporate Tax for the quarterly tax rate submission, including confirmation of permanent adjustments, NOL status, and statutory tax rate requirements.
• Responsible for preparation and review of the quarterly tax provision calculations for the German entities, including, but not limited to, a current provision calculation, deferred tax asset/liability justification, payable and prepaid reconciliations, and information required to support the financial audit, as necessary (i.e. memos, additional support, etc.)
• Responsible for preparing, reviewing and/or providing accurate and complete data to consultants in order to timely submit the German tax return
• Assist the local financial team with the tax portion of the required statutory financials for Germany purposes
• Calculate and/or review required estimated tax payments for the German entities
• Prepare and/or review quarterly tax account roll forward submissions for the German entities
• Provide guidance and assistance to other European jurisdictions with ad hoc corporate tax related questions. Keep apprised of local European tax law changes and ensure communication with Corporate Tax on all relevant law changes.
• Assist in managing international tax authorities’ enquiries and income tax related controversy.
• Manage inspections and audits, responding to information requests, negotiating with tax authorities and managing disputes and appeals.
• Assist Corporate Tax with documenting quarterly dividends made from Germany
• Monitor changes in Federal and International tax law and assess their impact.
• Maintain a database of German tax filings (due dates, status etc).
• Being the first point of contact for all corporation tax queries and adding value to the business via solution-orientated, compliant and tax efficient advice
• Prepare, supervise and file monthly, quarterly and annual VAT and other indirect tax returns (like Intrastat Return â€" Arrival & Dispatches)
• Manage and support tax audits and special VAT audits and liaise with tax authorities, finance teams and other stakeholders within the group
• Have in-depth VAT technical knowledge with experience evaluating and advising on business initiatives, contemplated transactions, and business proposals The following are minimum requirements related to the German Tax Manager position:
• Relevant German Corporate Tax experience and Direct Tax experience is must
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting or related discipline. Masters in Taxation preferred.
• Significant related experience and exposure to U.S. GAAP financial reporting a strong plus.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above. The German Tax Manager will provide Corporate Tax expertise (including Trade Tax Return) to the RUTGERS entities and act as a central point of contact and advisor for the rest of the European region. Skills: German Tax,Direct Tax,International Taxation Experience: 5-10 Years