Tax Manager (German speaking)

Job Profile

Vista Global, the global business aviation group, integrates a unique portfolio of companies offering asset-light services to cover all aspects of business aviation, through its brands. The group's mission is to lead the change to provide customers with the most advanced flying services and the very best value, anytime, anywhere around the world.

We are looking for a Tax Manager (German Specialist) to join our growing, global tax team. This position can be based in either our London or Malta office.

Your Responsibilities

• Manage, support and review (external) preparation of annual corporate income tax returns, trade tax returns as well as VAT returns for group companies.
• Pro-actively manage the relationship with the German tax authorities on a federal, regional and local level including audit defence.
• Support with the quarterly corporate income tax reporting performed as well as with the annual closing requirements under IFRS and local GAAP (HGB); in particular, prepare and review the calculation of the current and deferred tax positions for relevant entities.
• Support with identifying opportunities to optimize Vista's tax positions in the relevant countries, mitigate tax risks and generate process improvements.
• Respond to ad hoc and project related questions in support of business operational projects.
• Manage transfer pricing documentation in collaboration with external advisors and Group Tax.
• Monitor and review (cross-border) proposals and contracts on their tax merits and align with the Group Tax department.
• Establish and maintain network to the finance function; Monitor legislative changes in Germany which will have a material impact on the business and work with Global Tax Director to complete assessment.

Required Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

• Fully qualified Tax Advisor/German Specialist; candidates with other Tax degrees and relevant working experience will also be considered.
• 5+ years of experience in a big four advisory firm or large multinational company.
• Understanding of international tax aspects and German tax group principles.
• Strong analytical skills and drive for process improvement;
• German & English speaker.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.