Assistant Manager Tax | Steuern und Hauptbuch (m/w/d) – Kia Deutschland GmbH, Eschborn, Germany

Job Overview

Kia Deutschland GmbH is recruiting an Assistant Manager Tax for its Finance department in Eschborn. The contract is fixed term for two years as parental leave cover, full-time, starting as soon as possible.

The post-holder is the central contact for tax questions at the German sales company, working with internal colleagues plus auditors and tax advisers to keep all tax obligations met. Close cooperation with Accounting & Controlling is part of the daily routine.

The advertisement is written in German and very good German and English are required. EUJOBHUB summarises the vacancy; Kia Deutschland GmbH handles applications.

About the Role

The work spans four areas. Financial statements and the tax balance sheet bring month-, quarter- and year-end involvement, income tax provisions under existing advance pricing agreements, deferred taxes and import VAT. Tax returns and filings cover corporate and trade tax returns prepared with external advisers, a tax calendar and deadline tracking.

Beyond that, the role advises internal departments on corporate tax, trade tax, VAT, wage tax and withholding tax, monitors legislative change, prepares and supports tax audits, and contributes to projects digitalising tax processes. Collaboration extends to the tax teams at Kia Europe and Kia headquarters, including group transfer pricing requirements.

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

Financial statements and tax balance sheet

• Contribute to monthly, quarterly and annual closing.
• Calculate income tax provisions taking existing transfer pricing agreements (APA) into account.
• Compute deferred taxes and record import VAT.
• Post tax-related closing entries and support the calculation of VAT receivables and liabilities.
• Analyse and assess new tax matters that affect the annual accounts.

Tax returns and filings

• Coordinate and monitor all tax reporting and filing obligations.
• Prepare and review corporate income tax and trade tax returns together with external advisers.
• Maintain a tax calendar and keep track of deadlines.
• Work closely with external tax advisers and with the tax teams at Kia Europe and Kia headquarters.
• Support implementation of group-wide transfer pricing requirements.

Tax advice and compliance

• Act as first point of contact for corporate tax, trade tax, VAT, wage tax and withholding tax questions.
• Advise internal departments on tax matters and projects.
• Track legislative change and make sure it is applied in the company.

Audits and projects

• Prepare for and actively support company and tax audits.
• Coordinate communication with authorities, auditors and tax advisers.
• Work on projects developing and digitalising tax processes.
• Support the introduction of new systems, tools and guidelines in the tax area.

Candidate Requirements

Education

• Completed degree in business administration, economics, finance or a comparable subject with a tax focus.
• Alternatively, further qualification as Steuerfachwirt, Bilanzbuchhalter or equivalent.

Professional Experience

• Several years of professional experience in tax, tax compliance or accounting.
• Experience working with tax advisers, auditors and authorities.

Technical Skills

• Sound knowledge of German tax law, particularly corporate income tax, trade tax and VAT.
• Very good MS Office skills, Excel above all; SAP knowledge is an advantage.

Language Skills

• Very good written and spoken German and English.

Other Qualifications

• Structured, analytical and self-directed working style.
• Strong communication skills.

Salary

Not publicly specified by the employer.

International Candidates

Candidates should independently verify work authorization, visa, and relocation requirements with the employer.

How to Apply

Applications are made through Kia Deutschland’s online recruitment portal, with a LinkedIn route also offered. Original listing: Assistant Manager Tax | Steuern und Hauptbuch (m/w/d) – Kia Deutschland GmbH.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a permanent position?

No. It is a fixed-term contract for two years, covering parental leave, starting as soon as possible.

Is German required?

Yes. Very good German and English, written and spoken, are both required.

Which taxes does the role cover?

Corporate income tax, trade tax, VAT, wage tax and withholding tax, plus import VAT and deferred taxes in the closing process.

What qualifications are accepted?

A degree in business, economics or finance with a tax focus, or a qualification such as Steuerfachwirt or Bilanzbuchhalter.

Does the job involve international work?

Yes. It includes cooperation with the tax teams at Kia Europe and Kia headquarters and support for group transfer pricing requirements.

Is a salary published?

No salary figure appears in the employer’s advertisement.

EUJOBHUB Disclaimer

EUJOBHUB is an independent jobs website. We are not a recruitment agency and we are not affiliated with, nor do we represent, Kia Deutschland GmbH. This article is an original editorial summary of a vacancy published by Kia Deutschland GmbH on its own careers portal. The employer handles applications, selection and candidate communication and may amend or withdraw the listing at any time. Please check the official posting before applying.