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For our Tax Compliance Department, we are looking for you as a working student (all genders). In the FSO pillar of Zalando’s Tax Compliance team, we manage the end-to-end global tax reporting obligations of the Zalando Group. The core responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Full accountability for the E2E lifecycle, including data validation, payment processing, tax authority submissions, and compliant archiving for all Direct and Indirect Tax obligations. Play a key role in preparing for and managing global tax audits, safeguarding Zalando's compliance position across jurisdictions. Accurate Tax accounting to ensure clarity of accounts for supporting future audits. Actively monitor and implement upcoming tax mandates, collaborating with Tech, Accounting, and Finance to automate compliance. Actively contributing to finance and group projects to ensure a high degree of compliance. Maintaining systems to ensure smooth business operations in tax compliance.
Job Responsibility:
Full accountability for the E2E lifecycle including data validation, payment processing, tax authority submissions, and compliant archiving for all Direct and Indirect Tax obligations
Play a key role in preparing for and managing global tax audits
Accurate Tax accounting to ensure clarity of accounts for supporting future audits
Actively monitor and implement upcoming tax mandates, collaborating with Tech, Accounting, and Finance to automate compliance
Actively contributing to finance and group projects to ensure a high degree of compliance
Maintaining systems to ensure smooth business operations in tax compliance
Provide hands-on support to Country Managers across 27+ markets
Work directly with key internal stakeholders to refine data flows and uphold data integrity
Support experts in User Acceptance Testing and roll-out of new Tax technology solutions
Identify and help optimise existing reporting processes and assist in tax-compliant mapping of new e-commerce business models
Requirements:
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Taxation, Finance, Accounting, Law, or a related field
Solid foundational knowledge of Direct and Indirect Tax principles
First practical experience (internships, working student role) in a Tax environment is a plus
Proficiency in MS Excel/Google Sheets
SAP experience (FI module) is highly desirable
Fluent in English (written and spoken)
Proficiency in German or another major European language is an advantage
Nice to have:
First practical experience in a Tax environment
Proficiency in German or another major European language
What we offer:
27 days of holiday a year to start for full-time employees (+1 day for every calendar year up to 30 days)
2 paid volunteering days a year
Hybrid working model with up to 60% remote per week
Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year
Employee shares program
40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando
30% off Lounge by Zalando
discounts from external partners
Relocation assistance available
Family services including counselling and support
Health and wellbeing options (including Wellhub)
Mental health support and coaching
Drive your development through training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review