VAT Analyst DACH

About the role

Join Mars' In‑Country Tax and Treasury Center (ICTC) as a VAT Analyst for the DACH region. You will manage indirect tax affairs, ensure VAT compliance, and support business projects across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Key responsibilities

• Provide VAT support to various departments and stakeholders.
• Prepare German, Austrian and Swiss VAT returns and related filings.
• Analyze and improve current VAT processes to ensure effectiveness in the DACH region.
• Assist onboarding of newly acquired entities into the ICTC scope.
• Create VAT awareness and guide other departments on VAT matters.
• Support indirect tax audits and liaise with tax authorities.
• Analyze indirect tax implications of new business operations and initiatives.

Required profile

• Education in tax law or relevant working knowledge (preferred).
• Excellent understanding of key indirect tax concepts.
• 4–5 years of tax experience in advisory practice or in‑house.
• Good knowledge of indirect tax consequences of international trade.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills for interaction with finance staff and senior management.
• Independent, enthusiastic, perseverant self‑starter.
• Fluent in German with basic English proficiency.

Required skills

• SAP (ERP system)

What we offer

• Opportunity to work within a global, family‑owned business with strong brand portfolio.
• Collaboration with ICTC teams across DACH and Benelux.
• Professional development in indirect tax and treasury.