Indirect Tax Accountant - German speaking

HERTZ has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic & ambitious Indirect Tax Accountant - German speaking to join our friendly, busy experienced Finance team. You will be using your accounting skills and professional experience to do incredible work in our finance department.

In return Hertz will give you the flexibility and support you need to shape your own career according to your strengths, skills and personality and of course fabulous career possibilities - that's what Hertz is famous for!!

No two days will be quite the same and as you build your product knowledge there will be continual opportunities to up-skill and specialise in the areas that interest you.

Our massive European Service Centre office based in Swords, Dublin offers a bright, modern and friendly working atmosphere. We employ approximately 900 people with over 29 different nationalities.

Hertz is a great place to work because they recognise hard work and have great opportunities to progress in your career (Luke Nolan - Finance Business Analyst).

I really enjoy working in a dynamic team environment in a Global company that values innovation, diversity and cares about people. Pamela Hourigan, Collections HESC

The role: Taking the wheel at Hertz

The Indirect Tax Accountant will be primarily focused on VAT compliance and other direct/indirect tax filing obligations. You will be required to work on various projects and supplementary works to improving processes/procedures within the Shared Service Centre. You may be required to deal with compliance obligations in other jurisdiction, for which training will be provided, where required.

• Responsibility for timely preparation and submission of Spanish and other VAT returns and certain other indirect tax obligations
• Computation of indirect tax payments and liaising with finance department for processing requests for payment
• Preparing the reconciliation of VAT accounts according to Hertz accounting policy
• Supporting Indirect Tax Manager in indirect tax queries/issues
• Ensuring indirect tax compliance in adherence with the market legislation
• Liaising with the country business & tax teams and Hertz international network.
• Preparing the reconciliation of VAT accounts according to Hertz accounting policy. Financial Accountant level will be expected to be involved in the reconciliation approval process.
• Involvement in month-end process under US GAAP accounting
• Staying abreast of VAT law changes.
• Finding and working on new opportunities for implementing indirect tax processes
• Support internal control and SOX compliance activities related to indirect tax.
• Financial Accountant would be expected to be involved in supporting and training more junior team members with accounting best practice.

Your benefits: Fuelling your journey

• Relocation package and assistance from our cool relocation team
• Free on-site Doctor, Nurse and Physiotherapy services
• Pension scheme
• Discount on private health Insurance
• On-site Gym
• Subsidised staff restaurant
• Sports and Social Club
• Language classes
• Training and development programmes
• Incentives
• Staff Car Rental and Sales discount
• Free Parking

Your skills: What you'll need for a great journey

• University degree and/or fully qualified and/or in the process to be qualified in a professional body (a Tax qualification is preferred but not mandatory)
• At least 1/2 year of experience in a tax role or similar in industry or audit/tax firm
• Fluent in German and working knowledge of English
• Some knowledge of local VAT law and indirect taxes
• Good working knowledge of MS Office
• Excellent communication skills - ability to communicate at all levels
• Proactive, enthusiastic attitude to work and committed to continuous process improvement
• Time management skills and strong attitude to manage tax deadlines

About us

Hertz Global has an exciting portfolio of rental car brands - including Hertz, Dollar, Thrifty and Firefly, as well as Donlen. We are one of the largest worldwide airport vehicle rental companies, and the Hertz brand is one of the most recognized in the world.

Our mission is to be the preferred rental car company and you have the opportunity to help steer this mission. Get in touch today and APPLY NOW

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