Tax Accountant (d/f/m)

Solaris is a tech company with a full German banking license. Our Banking-as-a-Service platform enables businesses to offer their own financial products. With our straightforward APIs, our partners can access and integrate a wide range of solutions such as digital banking, payments, cards, identification and lending services. As a market leader we are driven by bringing transformational change to the financial services industry.

We love what we do and we love our team. We are 500+ people from over 70 nationalities - a unique blend of techies, fintech enthusiasts, bankers and entrepreneurs from various industries. Our routines are built around genuinely valuing and exchanging different perspectives as well as actively sharing knowledge as we drive our business as a team. We believe and invest in personal growth.

Your Role

• Take ownership of all tax-related topics within the Solaris Group, working with specialized consultants where needed.
• Manage tax matters between Solaris, its subsidiaries, and branches, including preparation and filing of tax returns.
• Develop and maintain robust processes to meet the diverse tax requirements.
• Advise business units on the tax implications of new financial products and initiatives.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors, ensuring all requested documentation is prepared and delivered accurately.
• Support related accounting areas (AP, AR, Payroll) and understand the interconnections between these areas and tax.

We'd love to see  

Depending on your level of experience, your responsibilities and scope of role will range. We don’t care much about fancy titles, but rather about real personal and professional development, as laid out in our learning framework. Let’s figure together out how you can contribute to our team.

• Education degree in business economics/administration with a focus on Tax/Accounting.
• 5 years of tax related working experience in Finance, Accounting or Auditing.
• Solid understanding of Accounting and Tax Standards (IFRS, HGB, and German Tax Law).
• Analytical mindset, attention to detail, and high integrity.
• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive and self-driven, with the ability to develop and improve processes independently.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word and PowerPoint; experience with SAP S/4HANA is a plus.
• Fluent in English; German language skills are highly advantageous.

Working Model

• You’re based in Berlin or nearby
• We work in a hybrid setup, and expect you to be in the office two days per week to connect with your finance peers and business partners.

Benefits 

• Home office budget.
• Learning & development budget of €1000 per year and a transparent growth framework to support your career goals.
• Competitive salary and a variable remuneration program.
• Monthly meal allowance.
• Deutschland ticket subsidy.
• 28 vacation days, increasing by 2 days after 2 years and 3 days after 3 years with Solaris.
• Opportunity to work abroad for up to 12 weeks per year.

 

While job ads usually paint an ideal picture of a candidate, studies show that most applicants meet an average of 60% of the criteria. Unfortunately, many promising candidates tend to apply only if they meet all the criteria. So if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single item in the job description, please contact us anyway. We'd love to talk with you and find out if you might be a good fit for us.

At Solaris, we are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment, where all Solarians feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a diverse workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of color, ethnicity, religion, sex, origin, disability, marital status, citizenship, or gender identity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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