German Tax & Statutory Specialist

Company Description

Who we are?

We are JDE Peet's. We craft coffee for every cup and build brands for every heart.

JDE Peet's is the world's leading pure-play coffee company, serving approximately 4,400 cups of coffee per second in more than 100 markets. Guided by our 'Reignite the Amazing' strategy, we are focusing on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet's, L'OR, and Jacobs, alongside a collection of 9 local icons; such as Douwe Egberts, Kenco, Pilao, Old Town, Moccona, Super, Gevalia, Friele, Marcilla. In 2024, JDE Peet's generated total sales of EUR 8.8 billion and employed a global workforce of more than 21,000 employees.

What's it like to work at JDE Peet's?

We believe amazing things happen over a cup of coffee. Together, we create those moments every day, turning ideas into impact and possibilities into reality. At JDE Peet's, we work as one team guided by our values: we Dare to Amaze, Own It, Make It Simple, and Win Together. Here, you'll find the freedom to innovate, the courage to take bold steps, and the support to grow your career in a global environment.

Come join our team and discover what your cup of amazing can be! Find out more at http://careers.jdepeets.com

Job Description

As a Statutory and Tax Specialist within our Global Business Services (GBS) Finance team, you will play a key role in the statutory and tax processes for Germany. This hands-on position involves execution of tax accounting and tax compliance activities for CIT, VAT and local taxes as well as statutory accounting and reporting in line with local regulations and corporate standards. You'll collaborate with internal teams and local markets, contribute to process improvements, and help drive automation and standardization across our statutory and tax landscape. The role requires strong technical knowledge, attention to detail, and a process-driven mindset to ensure quality and consistency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate and timely preparation and filing of statutory financial statements in accordance with local GAAP.
• Execute accurate and timely tax accounting and reporting.
• Responsible for tax compliance processes including VAT, CIT and specific local taxes, including quality and timely preparation of tax filings.
• Support Local finance teams with statutory and tax audits and ad hoc projects.
• Incorporate changes in local tax laws and regulations, assessing potential impacts and recommending necessary actions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., Accounting, Treasury, Legal, Operations) to gather relevant data and ensure completeness of statutory and tax submissions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, driving automation and process standardization across the GBS tax and statutory landscape.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Master's degree or professional qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CTA) preferred
• 3-5+ years of relevant experience in statutory reporting and tax compliance, ideally in a multinational or shared services environment
• Strong understanding of German tax principles and tax compliance requirements
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP) and Statutory & Tax reporting tools (Workiva).
• Solid knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a cross-functional, multicultural team environment
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken) and German languageis preferred

Additional Information

What We Can Offer

• A dynamic, global work environment with opportunities to collaborate across diverse teams
• Professional development and continuous learning, including exposure to complex statutory and tax processes
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Opportunities to contribute to automation and process improvement initiatives
• A culture that values adaptability, collaboration, and innovation

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