Senior Manager, (Indirect) Tax Compliance and Strategic Projects

Zalando is seeking an experienced manager to join its Group Tax team in Berlin. The role owns VAT reporting for several European countries and leads cross-functional projects including e-invoicing rollouts, DAC-7 implementation, tax technology, process improvements and automation. This is a 12-month fixed-term position with potential extension based on business needs.

• Own complete, accurate and timely VAT reporting obligations for Zalando entities and ensure accurate accounts through regular reconciliations.
• Independently manage tax audits for the assigned country portfolio and projects, taking initiative to resolve challenges.
• Act as the Group Tax contact responsible for high-priority indirect-tax projects, including e-invoicing, DAC-7, ERP and tax-group integrations.
• Manage communication with internal and external stakeholders on VAT reporting, e-invoicing and other indirect-tax matters.
• Work closely with the tax advisory team and other stakeholders to develop tax policies and implement new European tax requirements.
• Continuously review, optimise, automate and digitalise internal tax processes and systems, while supporting strategic Zalando Group initiatives.

• Master’s degree in Taxation, Law, Economics or Business Administration, or a professional qualification as a Tax or VAT advisor.
• At least six years of tax experience, preferably in an in-house tax team or international tax advisory or auditing firm.
• Extensive experience in EU VAT reporting and tax accounting, with strong knowledge of EU VAT law, DAC-7 requirements and evolving e-invoicing mandates.
• Proven experience delivering complex tax projects, tax technology, compliance mandates and ERP integrations.
• Solid experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP S/4HANA, and tax reporting tools; knowledge of AMANA GTC VAT is an advantage.
• Team player with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage time and tasks independently.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and German.
• Willingness to work at least three days per week in the Berlin office.