International Tax Expert (m/f/x) / Internationaler Steuerexperte*in

Then come join us at GFA Consulting Group – a leading European consulting company working in international development cooperation.

Since 1982, GFA has carried out numerous development and research projects in over 130 countries, focusing on matters of global importance.

Our work, both in our projects and at our headquarters in Hamburg in Germany, supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), to improve people's lives and protect the planet. Our international and multicultural team of professionals is at the heart of our success.

If you share this passion for international cooperation and enjoy working in an international environment, where you can contribute to shaping a better world,

join the GFA team as:

International Tax Expert (m/f/x) / Internationaler Steuerexperte*in

In our International Operations Unit, we advise our operational departments on international taxation, labour law, and related matters in developing and emerging countries.

This role offers you the opportunity to learn and grow and to become part of our finance and tax transformation journey. We will support you in building specific knowledge so that you can actively support us in the exciting field of development cooperation.

• Advise our operational departments on taxation and other financial matters in countries around the world
• Advise more than 40 international subsidiaries and branches in close collaboration with group functions and the local teams
• Act as the interface to external tax advisors
• Support and improve tax compliance management
• Prepare and update transfer pricing documentation
• Further develop process documentation and deliver internal trainings
• Contribute to our finance and tax transformation projects in cross-functional teams
• Benefit from GFA's extensive training offerings and on-the-job training by the tax team during your onboarding

• Master's degree in economics, management, or finance with a focus on taxation
• Professional experience in finance and tax and the motivation to grow in an inspiring international environment
• A team-oriented, independent, and flexible working style and a positive attitude; you are able to set priorities and enjoy digging into details while keeping the overview during work-intensive phases
• Very good command of English and German; French is a strong plus
• Strong writing, communication, and presentation skills
• Solid skills in standard office applications, especially Excel
• Interest in AI-powered tools, ideally with relevant experience
• Responsible use of digital applications with attention to data protection, information security, and quality standards
• Ability to work in intercultural teams
• Willingness to travel occasionally

An opportunity to be part of a multicultural and diverse team that comes together in Hamburg's lush green district of Volksdorf to work on issues that are at the heart of international cooperation. We lay the foundation for you to grow and learn with GFA, providing continuous skills development and further training. Additionally, we offer the following:

• Flexible working time arrangement: Our flexible work model enables you to work remotely from home as well as in the office.
  
• Work-life balance: Our family-orientated policies enable a healthy balance between your professional and private life. We grant a tax-free childcare allowance (daycare) and offer family leave when you need to take care of your relatives.
• Health and wellbeing: We provide access to gym membership with a rich selection of wellness and sport programs around the city. Additionally, staff members organize various sporting activities and events.
• Public transport subsidy: To promote climate-friendly commuting, we subsidise monthly tickets for local public transport.
• Surrounded by nature: GFA's barrier-free offices are set in natural surroundings, and easily accessible from Hamburg's city center. At your convenience, the offices are also within reach of public and social amenities.

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