Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

Responsible for the overall tax compliance of adidas Group and tax optimization within the frames of the applicable tax legislation. Assisted with tax audits, prepared periodic tax work papers, schedules and reports, reviewed Tax Returns prepared by the tax specialist, as well as the statutory tax report and transfer pricing studies prepared by the auditors. Conducted tax research to support tax compliance and planning as required. Establish a stable and efficient tax infrastructure to meet business needs of subsidiary and which is in accordance with global tax strategies.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Manage day to day operation of all tax functions. (advisory/tax planning) Plan and manage tax procedures, ensure month and year-end tax compliance correctly Ensure timely preparation of all tax reports according to the country’s Tax Legislation Assist external auditors Review the Statutory tax reports and transfer pricing studies Optimize all tax payments in compliance with local tax regulations Supervising the tax compliance to identify possible distortions or improvements. Devise sufficient internal control procedures to ensure the integrity of the tax information Oversee and maintain the ERP system and its interfaces with other applications Ensure the company's income tax statements are correctly and timely delivered

 

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Experienced in taxes Combined broad theoretical and practical knowledge incl. company policies and practices Strong competence with various tools, procedures, etc Stakeholder management

 

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree as Public Accountant  5 years experience in tax at a regional level Intermediate level of English