The Mid–level Tax Specialist is part of the Tax LCB Team and is responsible for the fulfilment of tax obligations of the corresponding ARES. The primary objective of this role is fiscal compliance and support to the business area in fiscal matters. Key Responsibilities Obtain tax information (P&L B/S) and upload IFRS data into SiTax tool Prepare tax calculations for Current Tax and Deferred Tax Review opening balance sheet for acquisitions; plausibility checks of first consolidation packages Calculate prior year tax adjustments resulting from tax (adjusted) returns and tax field audits Prepare reconciliation from finalised tax return to year‑end TRP Enter provision for return adjustments into SiTax (true‑up prior year tax balance) Ensure that corresponding provision to return adjustments are booked into Esprit in the respective month Prepare tax accounting journals Review correct booking of journals in Esprit to tax accounting records Tax Compliance Obtain tax information (P&L B/S) using a tax information pack verified by Finance and Controlling Prepare tax computation and return (annual tax return, informative reports) Review tax return, computation and reconciliation Submit tax return and computation to tax authorities Reconcile tax return to SiTax TRP Calculate tax payments/installments (provisional and monthly payments) Prepare and submit cash tax forecast Annual review of actual payments made and reconcile to tax authority records Review company tax accounts and reconcile tax payments Submit tax payments/installments (provisional and monthly payments) Review that Treasury department applies tax payments Tax Audit and Communication Receive notification of tax audit (external auditor or tax authority) Communicate with tax office Provide answers to tax points of law Appoint external advisors; draft and finalize tax expert opinions to counter tax auditor’s arguments Review tax audit report and adjusted tax assessment notices Consider and file appeals/take legal action against tax audit findings Reach agreement with tax office on the conclusion of the audit Provide information for true‑up of tax balances Adjust booked tax reserve if required Tax Consulting Assist during contract drafting on operational local level Assist during contract drafting on intercompany level Assist with tax accounting issues Education / Qualifications Technical experience needed 4–8 years of relevant work experience in taxes Strong understanding of the tax law Team player who is flexible and adaptable to thrive in a fast‑paced and changing environment Solid interpersonal and English communication skills (verbal & written) required Demonstrated knowledge of a variety of data reporting, retrieval and analysis tools and processes Project management skills, including the ability to multi‑task Skilled in use of Microsoft tools (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio) and SAP, create summary reports and presentations Cloud‑based reporting experience Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills #J-18808-Ljbffr