THE ROLE AND THE TEAM
At Zalando, our FSO pillar within the Group Tax - VAT Reporting Team is at the heart of managing end-to-end global indirect tax reporting obligations. We ensure seamless compliance by overseeing VAT returns, SAF-T, ECSL, Intrastat, and more. Our work extends beyond reporting—we actively manage VAT audits, optimize VAT accounting, and collaborate with key stakeholders in tech, accounting, and finance to shape the future of indirect tax reporting.
If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact, contribute to transformation projects, and ensure high compliance standards in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you!
WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)
You will support the country managers in the day-to-day operations of the business which allows you to gain valuable insights in the area of VAT reporting that is directly transferable to industry-relevant experience.
You will collaborate with the Tax advisory, Treasury, Accounting, logistics, and tech units which would help gain insights into interfaces with stakeholders.
In projects, you will support the experts in testing solutions and implementing them.
You will help improvise the existing business processes and assist in the VAT-compliant mapping of new business processes.
WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF
Bachelors/Master's degree in Tax, Law, or Accounting.
Basic knowledge of Value added tax and practical experience preferably in the field of Tax/Accounting/Finance as well as a great interest in approaching this topic step by step with us
Proficiency in MS Excel and Google Workspace, SAP knowledge is also desirable
Fluent in English. German or any other European language is a plus.
OUR OFFER
Zalando provides a range of benefits, here’s an overview of what you can expect. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about what we offer.
40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Zalando Lounge, discounts from external partners
Hybrid working model, with flexible hours
Family services, including counselling and support and paid child sick leave
Health and wellbeing options (including Wellhub)
Mental health support and coaching available
ZalanDogs - feel free to bring your four legged friend to the office!
INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN
At Zalando, our vision is to be inclusive by design. And this vision starts with our hiring - we do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity, sexual orientation, personal expression, ethnicity, religious belief, or disability status. You are welcome to leave out your picture, age, or marital status from your application. We only assess candidates on their qualifications and merit.
We want to provide you with a great candidate experience. Feel free to inform us of any accommodations you may need, so we can best support you throughout the hiring process.
do.BETTER - our diversity & inclusion strategy:
https://corporate.zalando.com/en/our-impact/dobetter-our-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy
Our employee resource groups:
https://corporate.zalando.com/en/our-impact/our-employee-resource-groups
