Job Description
Company Description
Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2021, Continental generated sales of €33.8 billion and currently employs more than 190,000 people in 58 countries and markets. On October 8, 2021, the company celebrated its 150th anniversary.
The ContiTech group sector develops and manufactures, for example, cross-material, environmentally friendly and intelligent products and systems for the automotive industry, railway engineering, mining, agriculture and other key industries. Guided by the vision of “smart and sustainable solutions beyond rubber,” the group sector draws on its long-standing knowledge of the industry and materials to open up new business opportunities by combining various materials with electronic components and individual services.
Job Description
We are looking for an International Tax Manager to join our global tax team at ContiTech.
In this role, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating all tax-related matters for designated foreign subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with international tax regulations, and driving tax optimization strategies. You will work closely with management, external tax consultants, and fiscal authorities to provide guidance and lead key tax projects across multiple jurisdictions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide tax support for designated foreign countries, ensuring compliance with local tax regulations
- Monitor and analyze international tax law changes, assess their impact on the group, and communicate key updates to internal stakeholders
- Review and assist with the Tax Reporting of subsidiaries, ensuring timely and accurate registration
- Participate in tax projects such as liquidations, mergers, tax audits, and restructurings
- Review group structures to ensure alignment with corporate goals, and assist in necessary restructuring
- Maintain regular contact with colleagues in foreign subsidiaries, providing ongoing support for business operations and projects
- Support tax audits by German and foreign tax authorities, ensuring compliance and resolution of issues
- Act as the primary tax contact for foreign tax authorities and coordinate with international colleagues on tax matters
- Analyze tax consequences of reorganizations and provide guidance on potential impacts
- Collaborate with external tax advisors to address complex tax questions and issues
- Prepare and submit applications for tax certificates of residence for German group companies, liaising with the responsible German tax authority
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- University degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
- Several years of experience in international tax, preferably within a global organization (min. 2 years)
- Strong knowledge of international tax regulations, transfer pricing, and tax compliance
- Experience in handling complex tax projects, including M&A, restructurings, and tax audits
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with both internal teams and external partners
- Proven experience in working with tax authorities and external advisors, managing tax matters in multiple jurisdictions
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, international environment and manage multiple priorities
- Proficiency in tax software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office suite
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken; besides it, German language knowledge would be an advantage
- International travel required
Additional Information
What We Offer:
- The 13th salary – Paid once a year, in December;
- Meal tickets - With a value of 40 Ron;
- Hybrid schedule – Work-life balance is important, so we offer a flexible schedule. Please agree on this with your superior;
- Private Health Insurance– Health is the most important, so we offer you a medical subscription through Signal Iduna;
- Referral bonuses - We encourage colleagues to refer new candidates to us and, at the same time, to get the chance to receive a bonus;
- Bookster – Feed your body and your mind. You can borrow books and you’ll receive them at the office;
- Sports benefits- It’s important to stay active, so we offer you the 7Card;
- Discounts at our partners – We collaborate with different vendors, and we receive discounts for various products/ services like rubbers, restaurants, kindergartens, etc;
- System for Rewarding Improvement Ideas – We have an internal improvement program (Continental Idea Management) that gives you the opportunity to come up with ideas and to be honored with an attractive bonus (this is established by the CIM team according to your improvement idea);
- Happy days – If you or your child is getting married, or you become a parent, you receive some extra free days;
- Life events celebration- If your family is growing, we praise your newborn with a bonus;
- Unfortunate events- In case of unhappy events in your life, we support you by offering you free days and financial support (handled on a case-by-case basis);
- Extra vacation days– You begin with 22 vacation days/year, and starting with the 3rd year with us, we offer you 1 more day of vacation and, afterward from 2 to 2 years you’ll get one more extra day (the maximum you can achieve is 27);
- Professional development- Many opportunities to develop yourself within the company;
- Diversity and multicultural mindset - We encourage you to join us no matter who, where, or what you are. We have colleagues from different nations and a variety of languages are spoken in our company.
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