Tax Specialist | Steuerreferent / Specialist Tax (m/w/d)

ifm electronic gmbh

Essen, Ruhr, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Jan 27, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

This role is ideal for an experienced tax professional passionate about German and international tax law, seeking to join an innovative, international group. Day-to-day responsibilities include providing comprehensive tax advice to domestic group companies across all tax types, managing the preparation of corporate, trade, and sales tax returns, and handling the review of tax assessments and legal appeals. A core function involves calculating current and deferred taxes for annual financial statements under both HGB and IFRS, and supporting tax reporting and external audits. The specialist will also evaluate contracts and daily business issues from a tax perspective, implement new legislation, and lead special projects. Candidates must hold a degree in business or law (preferably tax-focused) or be a certified finance specialist, possessing multiple years of professional experience in tax consulting or a corporate tax department. Excellent English skills are required, and the ideal candidate will have experience with ERP systems like SAP or DATEV.

Required Skills

Education

Completed business administration or law degree, preferably with a focus on taxes, or completed degree as a Certified Finance Specialist (Diplom-Finanzwirt). Tax Consultant Exam passed (ideally).

Experience

  • Professional experience in tax consulting or in the tax department of an international group
  • Experience in preparing tax returns
  • Experience in answering and solving tax issues related to direct and indirect taxes

Languages

English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Technical affinity for ERP systems (SAP and DATEV desirable).