Job Title:VAT / Tax Manager - Europe
Summary:The role includes the coordination of all activities relating to VAT the subject, as well as the support of the European Senior Tax Manager in the management of corporate taxes (corporate tax, trade tax, etc.).
Responsibilities Include:
- Point of contact for multiple VAT issues in the enterprise
- Supervision of all audits in the field of value added tax (national and international)
- Direct contact for tax authorities, external advisors and Auditors
- Implementation of intercompany VAT training national and international
- Optimization of VAT relevant business processes and carry out plausibility checks
- Monitoring of legislative changes or changes in tax rates and maintaining the SAP system accordingly
- Support the European tax Manager in the operational day-to-day business (tax reporting, tax provision calculation, determination of deferred and current taxes in the US GAAP and local accounts)
- Representation of the European Senior Tax Manager in their absence
- Coordination and monitoring of the compilation of data for VAT relevant declarations using shared services in India.
- Creation and submission of VAT relevant declarations via KPMG tool for MPM DE, NL, BE & UK
- Point of contact for multiple wage tax issues and calculate flat rate wage tax taxation
Qualifications:
The following are required for the role
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Bachelor’s degree in the field of accounting, economics, tax, and law
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5 - 7 years of experience in the field of European Union VAT or tax consulting/management
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Good SAP R 3 / ERP and MS Office skills
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Excellent prioritization and organizational skills to manage multiple tasks
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Ability to work with cross-functional teams in a global environment
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Experience in working in global teams within a matrix structure
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Ability to work independently
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Quick comprehension, openness, and resilience
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Proactive approach to tasks and assignments
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Actively working on the improvement of processes and bringing own ideas and solution proposals
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Fluent English language skills (written and spoken)
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For the location Leverkusen, Germany: Fluent English and fluent German language Skills (written and spoken)
What We Offer:
At Momentive, we value your well-being and offer competitive total rewards and development programs. Our inclusive culture fosters a strong sense of belonging and provides diverse career opportunities to help you unleash your full potential. Together, through innovative problem-solving and collaboration, we strive to create sustainable solutions that make a meaningful impact. Join our Momentive team to open a bright future. #BePartoftheSolution
About Us:
Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting-edge focus on silicones and specialty products. We deliver solutions designed to help propel our customer’s products forward—products that have a profound impact on all aspects of life, around the clock and from living rooms to outer space. With every innovation, Momentive creates a more sustainable future. Our vast product portfolio is made up of advanced silicones and specialty solutions that play an essential role in driving performance across a multitude of industries, including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, healthcare, personal care, consumer products, building and construction, and more.
Momentive believes a diverse workforce empowers our people, strengthens our business, and contributes to a sustainable world. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by law.
To be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment and be of legal working age as defined by local law. An offer may be conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.
Note to third parties: Momentive is not seeking or accepting any unsolicited assistance from search and selection firms or employment agencies at this time.
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What We Do
As a premier global high-performance silicones and specialties company, Momentive creates solutions that improve quality of life for people and enable a more sustainable future. Our products are the result of a tireless pursuit of progress where the sun never sets on our global marketing and R&D efforts, resulting in innovations that help propel our customers’ businesses forward and positively impact all aspects of life – today, tomorrow, and into the future.
