Senior Tax Accountant with German

About Atos Group

Atos Group is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 67,000 employees and annual revenue of c. €10 billion, operating in 61 countries under two brands - Atos for services and Eviden for products. European number one in cybersecurity, cloud and high performance computing, Atos Group is committed to a secure and decarbonized future and provides tailored AI-powered, end-to-end solutions for all industries. Atos Group is the brand under which Atos SE (Societas Europaea) operates. Atos SE is listed on Euronext Paris.

The purpose of Atos Group is to help design the future of the information space. Its expertise and services support the development of knowledge, education and research in a multicultural approach and contribute to the development of scientific and technological excellence. Across the world, the Group enables its customers and employees, and members of societies at large to live, work and develop sustainably, in a safe and secure information space.

We are looking for an expert to join our Tax Accounting Team as Senior Accountant as part of our Global Services Center (GSSC). The main role would be to follow the regulations in terms of sales taxes (VAT) in the internal Tax Compliance Management Systems.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the timely and proper preparation of the advance VAT returns for several companies in Germany: posting of VAT payable, preparation of explanatory no payment instructions.
• Confirm the pre- and after-tax accounts in the general balance: audits, plausibility checks and corrections of incorrect postings, clarification, and adjustment of differences.
• Creation and uploading of VAT data for complete documentation of the preparation of the financial statements and accounting in the closing file.
• Advising controllers, business operations, O2C and AP staff, and deciding on VAT posting procedures in the context of accounting for operational business transactions requirements.
• Close cooperation and coordination within the team, with the tax department, the other General Accounting teams and with internal or external accounting service providers.
• Collaboration in the timely preparation of the financial statements for the companies in Germany, considering internal regulations as well as the reporting requirements.
• Creation of different analysis and assessments within the area of Tax Department and Accounting Management.
• Describing different issues concerning the internal financial balances to tax auditors (tax office) and auditors.
• Participation in projects and working groups related to SAP changes and development of Tax Compliance Management System.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's or relevant higher education in finance/accounting.
• Fluent skills in German and English - both written and verbal form.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge in VAT law, basic knowledge in obligation law, commercial law, corporate law, balance and accounting as per IFRS
• Very good knowledge of accounting modules in SAP (such as Nessie), Closing File, Saperion, and Book of Internal Controls knowledge.
• Background with Interstate system and double taxation.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel

Our Offering:

• Professional Growth in a Global Company
• Individual Career Path
• Talent Program
• E-Learning Hub
• Knowledge Sharing Programs and Trainings
• Mentor Support
• Flexible Working Hours
• Home Office
• 26 Paid Vacation Days + 4 additional days as per our Wellness Friday initiative
• Medical Care including Dental Care, Glasses, etc.
• Referral Bonus
• Food Vouchers
• Multisport Card
• Store Discounts
• Charity and Volunteer Activities
• Metro Station next to the Office

Here at Atos, diversity and inclusion are embedded in our DNA. Read more about our commitment to a fair work environment for all.

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