Senior Specialist -Tax Audit (with German)

Job Description

The main purpose of the role is to support the Senior Tax Adviser in managing the overall effective and efficient operation of the Direct Tax audit process in Germany

Accountabilities:

• Prepare and deliver timely and accurately direct tax information to the Direct Tax Advisors and German Tax Authorities
• Support the accurate and timely process of Direct Tax audits
• Provide assistance to direct tax reviews and statutory audits
• Provide direct tax process advise in case of changes in system set up, close cooperation with Super users and Process Experts in case of system issues,
• Build and maintain close cooperation with local direct tax advisors and all other Fianance Operations Tax teams
• Support Senior Tax Advisor with preparation of Self disclosure package: collect and store data from various sources (Filing & Reporting team, Indirect and Direct Tax Advisors, Controllers, Businesses, Transfer Pricing team, Asset Accounting team, ERP systems...)
• Prepare answers to questions from fiscal auditors during audit field work with a focus on data requests combined with some analysis of data and respond to further inquiries
• Involvement in tax audit related projects incl. solving and testing of system related issues
• Calculate the audit related provisions and manage their reflection in the accounts

Requirements

• Min. 4 years of professional experience working in accountancy, finance, taxes or related environment
• Basic understanding of direct and indirect taxes, strong knowledge of accounting principles
• Previous experience of working in international structures would be an advantage
• Experience of using major ERP systems such as SAP, SERP, JDE will be plus
• Very good knowledge of Excel
• Fluent English
• Fluent German
• Strong interpersonal skills with excellent communication & influencing skills
• Excellent stakeholder management
• Attention to detail as incorrect answers to audit queries may lead to significant financial risks for Shell
• Experience in project management and managing change
• Ability to work under time/quality pressure

Company Description

Shell in Krakow sits at the centre of Shell's global businesses, providing an operational backbone to our essential business functions. Working in a vibrant community with strong values and a supportive culture, a job at Shell will offer the chance to build a lasting and meaningful career. As one of 5 Business Operations centres located worldwide, we will give you the chance to interact and work with people across the world, helping to deliver excellent support to business clients and stakeholders.

Shell is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, LGBT, and Individuals with Disabilities.

Thanks to cooperation with Shell you gain:

• Comfortable working environment: Newly-built modern office with its own canteen, relax rooms, bike & car parking space
• Yearly bonuses and lots of non-monetary benefits (e.g. MultiSport Card, vouchers for cultural and free time activities, 12 sport sections, and many more)
• Complex medical care and individual life insurance
• Additional funds for trainings and certifications
• EuroShell Card
• Bonus for referring your friend to work
  

People with disabilities are welcome to apply as we provide reasonable accommodations and assistive technologies for people with diverse disabilities.

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