Job Description
Welcome to RIMOWA, the first German Maison of the LVMH Group. We are a global lifestyle brand with a mission to create the essential tools for a lifetime of travel. For more than 120 years, we've dedicated ourselves to develop unique products where function coexists with luxury, heritage with innovation, and craftsmanship with design.
At RIMOWA we believe that great ambitions demand resilient companions. It's why our tools are created with longevity in mind. Because the most meaningful journeys last more than a trip, they last a lifetime.
The Tax Manager Germany (m/f/d) is in charge of the tax environment and tax declaration of our four German entities.
We are looking for someone who likes to work in an international and dynamic environment, with autonomy and agility, is solution oriented, and sees oneself as an expert who is here to enhance the tax compliance awareness, supports the business with their questions and secures the conformity and meeting all deadlines.
This position reports to the Head of Finance Germany, is based in Cologne and will be in constant exchange with the group shareholder (LVMH) tax department and the finance project leader.
- Management of the following German tax environments:
- Corporate tax & CIT; Withholding tax (50a); VAT; support in wage tax treatments if required
- Being in charge of the application of the tax compliance assessment performed by an external partner and collaborating with business departments involved (HR, finance..) to ensure its correct application.
- Calculating of the corporate tax of our GMBH for shareholder reportings and preparing the tax proof on actual data and budget exercise.
- Maintenance of the implemented TP based on prior knowledge on international tax, i.e. transfer pricing
- Being the key interlocutor of the tax auditor during tax audits and coordinating data collection for the tax audits.
- Assessing the withholding tax application on diverse projects working in collaboration with the creative and legal teams.
- At least 5 years of experience in Tax, preferably prior experience as a tax advisor and then in-house counsel.
- You have already applied for the tax certificate exam in Germany.
- Solution oriented-mindset and structured working method in order to manage several tasks/subjects at once while meeting strict deadlines.
- Willingness to take over responsibility and work independently.
- Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with all relevant stakeholders to assess and validate tax treatment on transversal projects.
- Fluent English and German skills are required.
What you can expect from us:
- 30 days paid vacation per year
- Flexible working hours
- RIMOWA Essential Cabin suitcase as a gift after the probationary period
- Corporate benefits and 30% discount on the RIMOWA assortment
- Company pension scheme with a high employer contribution or other capital-forming benefits
- Great canteen with freshly cooked and affordable food
- Urban Sports Club membership, public transportation ticket & job bike (partly subsidized)
- International environment and development opportunities within LVMH