Want to make an impact?

Then come join us at GFA Consulting Group - a leading European consulting company working in international development cooperation.
Since 1982, GFA has carried out numerous development and research projects in over 130 countries, focusing on matters of global importance.
Our work, both in our projects and at our headquarters in Hamburg in Germany, supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), to improve people's lives and protect the planet. Our international and multicultural team of professionals is at the heart of our success.
If you share this passion for international cooperation and enjoy working in an international environment, where you can contribute to shaping a better world,
join the GFA team as: International Tax Expert (m/f/d)
In our International Taxes and Regulations (ITR) Unit, we focus on advising our operational departments in international taxation and labour law among other issues, in developing and emerging countries. Especially if you find yourself looking for a career path or maybe you want to change the one that you have already taken, we offer you the opportunity of learning and growing in this position. Our idea is to gear you up with all the knowledge that you may need, so you could, after some months of training, help us in turn with all the activities that we perform in the exciting area of development cooperation.

Your tasks

(after an intensive training on the job with our current ITR team):

• Advising the operational departments concerning taxation, labor law and other financial issues in different countries all over the world.
• Advice and management of the worldwide branches from foundation to annual financial statements
• Interface with tax advisors abroad for the purpose of clarifying individual and fundamental issues
• Preparation and updating of the annual domestic transfer pricing documentation
• Further development of internal documentation and support processes
• Development and implementation of training courses for the personnel of the operational departments.
• Conceptual support and optimisation of relevant internal working groups and multiplier structures, including ensuring a functioning and efficient knowledge management in these areas
• Representing GFA in conferences and seminars
• Supporting on-the-job-training of our Junior Professionals

Your profile

• You have successfully completed a Master degree in economics, MBA, management or finances
• You have a quick grasp of complex tax issues and the ability to communicate them in a comprehensible manner
• You are confident in using common MS Office applications (especially Excel).
• You have a good command of French, working knowledge in German (and the willingness for further improvement); further foreign language skills, especially in English, would be a great asset.
• Personally, you have a team-oriented, independent and flexible working style and a positive charisma. You can set priorities correctly and also like detailed work. You maintain an overview during work-intensive phases.
• Strong writing, communication and presentation skills
• Ability to manage complex situations under tight schedules
• Ability to work in intercultural teams

We offer

An opportunity to be part of a multicultural and diverse team that comes together in Hamburg's lush green district of Volksdorf to work on issues that are at the heart of international cooperation. We lay the foundation for you to grow and learn with GFA, providing continuous skills development and further training. Additionally, we offer the following:

• Flexible working arrangement: Our flexible work model enables you to work remotely from home as well as in the office.
• Work-life balance: Our family-orientated policies enable a healthy balance between your professional and private life. We grant a tax-free childcare allowance (daycare) and offer family leave when you need to take care of your relatives.
• Health and wellbeing: We provide access to gym membership with a rich selection of wellness and sport programs around the city. Additionally, staff members organize various sporting activities and events.
• Public transport subsidy: To promote climate-friendly commuting, we subsidise monthly tickets for local public transport.
• Surrounded by nature: GFA's barrier-free offices are set in natural surroundings, and easily accessible from Hamburg's city center. At your convenience, the offices are also within reach of public and social amenities.

Application

At GFA Consulting Group, we embrace the strength that comes from diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where your unique skills and perspectives are celebrated. We look forward to hiring new colleagues who identify with this appreciation of diversity. We welcome applicants irrespective of their gender, nationality, ethnicity, social origin, religion and beliefs, disability and chronic disease, age and sexual identity. Your skills and motivation are our only decision factor! We would like to encourage you to apply and bring your talents, skills and personal life experiences to enrich and advance our joint endeavours.


Please send your application with reference 35302 including cover letter in English, CV, copies of diplomas, work certificates and earliest possible starting date via itr-35302@ida.gfa-group.de or via our “APPLY FOR JOB” button below.
If you have any questions, please contact our recruiter Regine Reuter at Regine.Reuter@gfa-group.de.
Interviews with candidates will take place as soon as possible.
We look forward to getting to know you!

Contact person

Regine Reuter
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