VAT Specialist (f/m/d)

We are the brand for forward-thinkers. We celebrate challenging conventions and shaping the future of electric mobility. We focus on the essentials to bring perfection to customers. We make urban life more enjoyable and entertain our customers with new impulses.

Ever since smart exists, we rewrite the automotive industry’s rulebook. In the 1990s, we undermined the predominant philosophy of ‘bigger is better’ and designed a revolutionary car. Since 2020 we are the first car enterprise that switched to 100% electric! We aim to transform into a leading player in urban premium, electric & connected mobility provider. 

Are you a forward thinker too? Then join us now!

The VAT Specialist is responsible for all operational and organizational VAT topics. Besides managing all VAT reports, statements, and declarations with support from external consultants/advisors, the Specialist will also take the lead in the implementation of necessary systems e.g. for compliance and workflows.

Your responsibilities

• You lead the information gathering and submissions to external advisors for the preparation of the VAT returns and filings.
• You assist in ensuring compliance with the VAT requirements in the countries with a smart legal entity as well as consulting our internal business units on VAT-related issues.
• You coordinate VAT payments with the Accounting team.
• You assist with the monitoring of import VAT obligations and deadlines (e.g. in the context of importing goods in the EU).
• You assist the Accounting team with the VAT review of the transactions (e.g., month-end closing).

What you bring along

• Your home turf is Taxation with a focus on VAT.
• You have a VAT working experience of at least 2 years.
• You have successfully completed your university degree in economics or law, ideally with a special focus on taxation or finance.
• Ideally, you have experience in a sales & distribution context and/or in the automotive industry, and/or in a joint venture context combined with good knowledge in import and export business.
• A highly analytical mindset with superb problem-solving skills combined with outstanding communication and presentation skills.
• You are a team player by nature and the whole organization benefits from your contribution.
• You are fluent in German and English; any other European language is a plus.

We're building a workplace where amazing people like you can do their best work. Together with us, you enjoy the agile working atmosphere with cross-European responsibilities.

We're creating a culture where personal and professional growth are as important as business growth. Together with us, you'll build a diverse and inclusive environment where you feel you belong to.

We empower you to have ownership over work that directly impacts business. Together with us, you move fast and learn even faster; we emphasize on people and diversity. Due to our really diverse team, we expressly welcome applications from people with disabilities.