Tax Manager (m/w/d)
Offenbach, Hesse, Hyundai Motor Europe GmbH, 63067
Offenbach, Hesse, Hyundai Motor Europe GmbH, 63067
Tax Manager (m/w/d)
Role Summary:
Reporting to the Head Department Tax, the Tax Manager monitors, plans and ensures effective and efficient operation of the Regional Headquarters tax practice in accordance with tax laws, regulations and mandatory obligations.
The Tax Manager performs the full range of taxation work, including completion of tax forecasts, maintenance of accurate records, and provision of advice to management on related matters.
We want you to:
- Lead the preparation and strategic filing of monthly VAT returns and other mandatory tax reports, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with internal policies and regulatory requirements
- Oversee and manage the annual Corporate Income Tax and VAT returns in collaboration with external tax advisors, ensuring robust tax planning and compliance with domestic and international regulations
- Conduct complex tax risk assessments and financial impact analyses for key business projects, offering strategic recommendations to mitigate risks and optimize tax efficiency
- Take ownership of tax audits and inquiries from tax authorities, managing all processes, and leading negotiations in close consultation with the Head of the Tax Department to ensure outcomes
- Continuously monitor and interpret changes in German and European tax legislation, providing forward-looking insights and guiding the organization in adapting tax strategies and ensuring compliance
- Provide high-level tax advisory support to Hyundai Motor Company and European affiliate companies, offering guidance during tax audits, business planning, and cross-border operations to optimize the group’s tax position
- Design and deliver advanced in-house tax training programs for employees across multiple departments, fostering a culture of tax awareness, compliance, and strategic planning throughout the organization
- Strong project management skills, able to lead and coordinate complex, cross-functional tax projects that meet both business and regulatory requirements
- Problem-solving abilities, using analytical tools and experience to address complex tax issues and provide effective solutions
- Strategic thinker, with the ability to develop long-term tax strategies that align with the company’s business objectives and adapt to changes in the tax landscape
- Proactive mindset, capable of identifying potential tax risks and opportunities in business plans, projects, and processes, and addressing them early on
About you:
- University Degree (Bachelor /MBA or equivalent)
- Minimum 5-8 years of professional experience in Tax accounting environment, of which minimum 3 years of experience in VAT return and VAT compliance work with regards to EU/international goods and service transactions
- Working experience in a multinational group environment is preferred
- Strategic and analytical mindset, demonstrating exceptional diligence, sound judgment, and the ability to make data-driven, high-stakes decisions in complex tax environments
- Advanced project management expertise, with a proven ability to lead large-scale, cross-functional tax projects, ensuring timely delivery, risk management, and alignment with organizational goals
- Strong communication and presentation skills in both German and English, capable of articulating complex tax matters to senior leadership and external stakeholders with clarity and influence
- Fluency in both German and English, with a strong ability to navigate and advise on tax matters in international and cross-border contexts
- Proficiency in MS Office and SAP, with the ability to leverage technology for tax data analysis, reporting, and process optimization at a strategic level
We offer:
- A highly competitive salary and benefits package
- Flexible working hours and hybrid work policy
- Continued learning and professional development
- Car sharing and car lease mobility program
- Daily complimentary lunch at the office canteen and subsidized breakfast snacks
- Free access to the company gym
- Opportunities to join company sporting clubs including tennis, soccer, yoga and golf
- Highly international working environment
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