Senior Tax Expert – VAT

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Senior Tax Expert managing VAT compliance and indirect tax projects for a cloud hosting company. Working remotely or on-site, serving as a VAT contact within the organization.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeBerlin • 🇩🇪 GermanySeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

dealing with indirect taxes while working in an exciting, dynamic, and international environment
serve as the central point of contact for VAT-related questions within our company
Preparing VAT advance returns—both domestic and international—as well as filing OSS and ZM reports
Preparing and overseeing annual VAT returns
Providing advice on VAT matters within the corporate group
Optimizing and digitizing processes related to VAT law in collaboration with other departments within our company and external consultants
Implementing e-invoicing both domestically and internationally
Monitoring changes to VAT laws both domestically and internationally, as well as their implications for us
Executing and implementing VAT-related projects both domestically and internationally
Maintaining and improving the Tax CMS

Requirements

What you’ll need

substantial experience in tax consulting—for example, through several years of work at a law firm, a large tax consulting firm, or in a company’s tax department
broad knowledge of value-added tax (VAT), with a willingness to continually expand this knowledge
knowledge of VAT and income tax group structures
strong self-management skills in meeting deadlines for filing various VAT returns and fulfilling other VAT compliance requirements in various countries
Proficiency in using ERP systems to process VAT-related business transactions and accounting processes
Strong teamwork skills, as well as an analytical, structured, and quality-oriented approach to thinking and working
Very good command of German and English
Proficiency in using various IT programs, such as Excel, Microsoft D365, etc.

Benefits

Comp & perks

plenty of freedom to bring your creative ideas to life
ongoing professional and personal development opportunities in an innovative and tech-driven environment
comprehensive onboarding with your colleagues by your side
modern, well-equipped offices conveniently located at our European sites
remote or hybrid work with technical equipment for your home office that matches what’s available in the office
flexible work schedules for a healthy work-life balance
30 days of vacation plus the option for a “workation” within the EU
an additional day off to volunteer as part of our Volunteer Day
attractive terms through our corporate benefits program for many products and services
unforgettable moments at our company and team events

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Hard Skills & Tools

Value-Added Tax (VAT)Income Tax Group StructuresVAT Advance Returns PreparationOSS and ZM Reports FilingAnnual VAT Returns PreparationVAT Law OptimizationVAT-Related Project ExecutionTax CMS Maintenance

Soft Skills

Self-ManagementTeamworkAnalytical ThinkingStructured ApproachQuality Orientation