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

Ottobock SE & Co. KGaA

Duderstadt, Niedersachsen, Niedersachsen, Deutschland
Published Jan 28, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role involves advising and supporting the group companies, both domestic and international, on various tax matters, with a primary focus on tax accounting and financial statement preparation. Day-to-day responsibilities include assisting with corporate tax returns and tax audits for German group companies, determining tax positions for IFRS annual financial statements (specifically IAS 12 and IAS 34), and handling complex tasks in national projects centered on tax accounting (deferred and current taxes). The specialist will also manage reporting requirements according to § 138 Abs. 2 AO, address inquiries regarding tax residency from foreign subsidiaries, and support the preparation of VAT returns. Candidates should possess a degree in Business Administration or Law with a tax focus, or relevant vocational training (Tax Clerk/Specialist, Accountant) combined with several years of professional experience in a corporate tax department or consulting firm. Excellent proficiency in German and English, along with strong skills in MS Office and FI applications like SAP-FI or DATEV, is essential for success in this demanding and independent role.

Required Skills

Education

Degree in Business Administration or Law with a focus on Taxes, or completed vocational training as a Tax Clerk, Tax Specialist, or Accountant

Experience

  • Several years of professional experience in a tax department or tax consulting firm (required for candidates with university degree)
  • At least 3 years of professional experience in a corporate tax department or tax consulting firm (required for candidates with vocational training)

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Independent and self-reliant working style