BIRKENSTOCK is a global brand which embraces all consumers regardless of geography, gender, age and income. The company is deeply footed on a family tradition of shoemaking that can be traced back to 1774. With around 6200 employees worldwide, BIRKENSTOCK is the largest employer in the German footwear industry. To ensure our quality standards, we produce over 95% of our products in Germany and source more than 90% of our materials and components from Europe. The BIRKENSTOCK Group is headquartered in Linz am Rhein and maintains several locations in Germany, as well as sales offices in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia.

 

For our division Tax ,at our location in Köln we are looking for a

 

Manager (m/f/d) Tax Accounting

 

YOUR TASKS:

  • Advise our domestic and foreign Group companies on the calculation and reporting of current and deferred taxes in accordance with IFRS.
  • Prepare the necessary Group tax reports and determine the effective Group tax rate.
  • Use your expertise to support Group in preparing the disclosures in the notes to the consolidated financial statements.
  • Continuously optimize the process for determining current and deferred taxes in accordance with IFRS and implement necessary improvements to the tax reporting tool.
  • Drive the implementation of the tax reporting tool abroad forward.
  • Ensure the implementation of and compliance with the necessary SOX requirements.
  • Be the contact person for interface functions, Group companies, tax reporting tool providers and auditors.

 

YOUR PROFILE:

  • Successfully completed studies with a focus on taxes.
  • Strong knowledge of German and international tax law.
  • Ideally strong knowledge of international .
  • Strong understanding of processes and systems in the area of determining current and deferred taxes in accordance with IFRS; ideally experience in the implementation and further development of common tax reporting tools.
  • At least 5 years of professional experience in a comparable position; ideally in an industrial company.
  • Fluent written and spoken English, German is nice-to-have.
  • SAP (nice-to-have) and good MS Office skills are required.
  • Willingness to occasionally travel internationally.
  • Hands-on mentality, interest in the fashion industry and especially in BIRKENSTOCK complete your profile.

 

WE OFFER:

BIRKENSTOCK offers you all the advantages of a successful, fast growing, global company: dynamic work environment, considerable design freedom, authentic and open corporate culture and excellent development opportunities. Sounds exciting? It is. We are looking forward to receiving your online application, stating your salary expectations!

If you have any further questions, please contact Chloé Gouysse.


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