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The Tax Manager will report to the Head of Tax in Germany and will assist them with all of the below tasks and have following responsibilities:

1. Tax Accounting and reporting to the US

• Preparation, and/or review and coordination of the quarterly and annual US corporate tax reporting for the German entities and reporting to the US tax department, including the coordination of these tasks with external tax advisors. This includes reconciliation of income taxes payable/ receivable accounts, documentation of income tax payments, the reconciliation of deferred tax asset/liability accounts, tax accounting for the true up of the annual provision vs tax return, and the identification of any uncertain tax positions.
• Preparation, and/or review and coordination of the annual current and deferred corporate tax provision for the German entities and coordination of tasks with external tax advisors. Reporting to the US tax department. Support the US tax department with the US statutory audit of the European tax provision. This includes the identification of temporary and permanent differences in the calculation of the effective tax rate and the reconciliation of the effective tax rate.

2. Tax Compliance

• Preparation and/or review of the annual income tax return filings for each German legal entity including with coordination of these tasks with external tax advisors.

3. Transfer pricing

• Coordination of transfer pricing matters, in particular: assist the German entities with all general and exceptional documentation matters.
• Work with the German entities on transfer pricing matters resulting from intercompany transactions or restructurings, prepare reports and specific calculations. Coordinate transfer pricing matters with US and international tax department.
• Assist in monitoring of transfer price results and preparation of forecasts based on business plan.

4. Tax audits

• Assist the German entities with external corporate tax audits matters, i.e., communicate with tax authorities, coordinate information flow between entities and tax auditor and respond to tax audit questions.
• Review tax audit reports and assessment notices following the tax audit and report tax audit results to the US tax department.

5. Day to day tax related matters

• Review tax calculations and tax returns prepared by the tax advisor and support German entities in all day to day tax matters.
• Assist with intercompany transactions and restructurings from a corporate tax point of view.
• Assist with M& A transactions.
• Assist with the integration of acquired entities from a tax point of view.
• Monitor cash tax payments and coordinate with treasury the tax payments.
• Coordinate the R& D project with external tax advisor and internal R& D personnel.
• Support SOX and substantive external audit reviews to ensure compliance.
• Contact person for any tax matters for authorities, external advisors, and colleagues.
• Provide support to the business for VAT related matters in coordination with global VAT team.

Profile:

• 3 to 5 years of relevant, professional working experience in a public accounting firm or in a multinational company. Excellent knowledge and experience with German and European corporate related tax matters (international tax experience). Knowledge in VAT related matters.
• University degree in Taxes, Finance, Accounting or Economics. Qualification as German tax advisor (Steuerberater) desired.
• Knowledge of US GAAP/IFRS.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills with the ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment independently.
• Team player.
• Fluency in English and German is essential. Other European languages are appreciated.

What we offer:

• Attractive remuneration in accordance with the collective agreement
• Payment of special bonuses, such as Christmas bonus and vacation pay
• Work with an active team in an international company with flat hierarchies
• Scope for personal initiative and individual further training opportunities in an appreciative working environment
• Pension plan with employer matching contribution
• 30 days vacation
• Health and fitness benefits
• Subsidized Job Ticket and bike leasing
• Encourage individual initiative and provide opportunities for personal development
• Work as part of a dynamic team in an international company

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status