Inhouse Tax Consultant

Syntax is a leading Managed Cloud Provider for Mission Critical Enterprise Applications and has been providing comprehensive technology solutions to businesses of all sizes since 1972. Syntax has undisputed strength to implement and manage ERP deployments (Oracle, SAP) in a secure and resilient private, public or hybrid cloud. With strong technical and functional consulting services, and world-class monitoring and automation, Syntax serves some of North America s largest corporations across a diverse range of industries. Syntax has offices worldwide, and partners with Oracle, SAP, AWS, Microsoft, IBM and other global technology leaders.

Your Role

Are you an experienced tax professional with solid expertise in German tax law, looking to work independently in an international corporate environment Then this is the right role for you: As Inhouse Tax Consultant (m/f/d) at Syntax Systems in Weinheim, you will take on operational responsibility for tax processes, analysis, and their continuous optimization - on a permanent contract at 20 hours/week (50% part-time). Thanks to our hybrid work model (remote & on-site), you enjoy maximum flexibility - on average, you are only on-site one day per week.

You are the first point of contact for tax-related matters within the organization and report directly to the Director Finance Europe, with close alignment to the Director Global Tax.

Your Responsibilities

• Preparation and submission of EC Sales Lists
• Processing of VAT advance returns and annual VAT declarations
• Execution of corporate income tax calculations
• Determination and posting of deferred taxes
• Preparation of annual tax returns in close collaboration with external tax advisors
• Serving as the primary point of contact (m/f/d) for all internal tax matters
• Coordination and collaboration with external tax advisors and tax authorities
• Administration of flat-rate taxation
• Maintenance and management of tax codes in ERP systems (SAP ECC / S/4HANA)
• Supporting the Global Accounts Payable team on tax-related questions regarding travel expenses and reimbursements
• Review of purchase agreements with respect to double taxation treaties and withholding tax regulations

Your Profile

What you bring

• Strong hands-on expertise in German tax topics - particularly in the areas listed above
• Structured, proactive, and solution-oriented working style
• Professional communication with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Experience coordinating with external tax advisors and tax authorities
  
  

Nice to have

• SAP experience (ECC / S/4HANA) and/or familiarity with ERP-based tax processes
  
  

Languages

• German: Fluent (mandatory)
• English: Advanced level
  
  

Your Work Setup

• Hybrid: On average 1 day/week on-site in Weinheim, plus availability for 1-2 tax audits per year
• Flexible working time model and home office

Why Syntax

Become a part of our success story and work in a company with exciting innovation projects that are causing a stir across the industry. We recently launched one of the worlds most advanced manufacturing facilities based on SAP S/4HANA Cloud and SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud for Execution - for Smart Press Shop, a pioneering joint venture between Porsche and forming specialist Schuler.

• Competitive, above-average compensation
• Global tourist: With us, you can also work from abroad from time to time
• Flexible working time models, home office
• Attractive benefits, e.g. company pension scheme or various health offers
• A modern environment in which the "you" is part of it
• Open feedback culture, flat hierarchies and a motivated team
• Individual career planning with continuous training and coaching on the job

You see a personal challenge in this responsible task