Team Lead for VAT Compliance responsible for leading a team and ensuring quality compliance. Driving regulatory change and optimizing VAT processes in a hybrid work environment.
Responsibilities
You lead teams through complex tax and compliance topics, make well-founded decisions and keep an overview even in dynamic situations
You take on the technical and disciplinary leadership of our 3-person VAT Compliance team and ensure that our tax-relevant processes, data and standards meet the highest quality and compliance requirements
You lead a team of VAT master data specialists and a Data Analyst – both technically and disciplinarily
You provide regular status updates to management, the product team and Legal (bi-weekly as well as in weekly Product Owner meetings)
You work closely with the VP Product and the Technical Product Owner
You participate in product development meetings and bring the compliance perspective without driving development yourself
You ensure that regulatory changes in the VAT area are identified and implemented in a timely manner
You optimize processes related to data quality, documentation and compliance standards
Requirements
Solid understanding of VAT and regulatory requirements, e.g. through experience in tax consulting, auditing, corporate tax, compliance, operations or process management
A university degree (e.g. business administration, law, economics) is an advantage but not a must
Several years of experience in the technical and disciplinary leadership of teams (2–5 people)
Proven track record in leading projects or operational areas with cross-functional interfaces
Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, including under time pressure and with management levels
Strong communication skills – you can convey complex matters clearly and understandably
Very good German and English skills (both at least C1)
Benefits
Responsible leadership role with direct impact on product quality and compliance
Flexible working hours: 32–40 hours per week, depending on your availability
Hybrid working: Mostly remote, 1x weekly in the Berlin-Mitte office
Attractive package with competitive salary and 30 vacation days per year
International environment: A team from 22 countries with an open communication culture
Modern working style: Processes, clear responsibilities, supportive environment
Comprehensive onboarding supported by experienced colleagues
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