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Job description
For our Tax Compliance Department, we are looking for you as a working student (all genders). In the FSO pillar of Zalando’s Tax Compliance team, we manage the end-to-end global tax reporting obligations of the Zalando Group.
Responsibilities
### Responsibilities
- Full accountability for the E2E lifecycle, including data validation, payment processing, tax authority submissions, and compliant archiving for all Direct and Indirect Tax obligations.
- Play a key role in preparing for and managing global tax audits, safeguarding Zalando's compliance position across jurisdictions.
- Accurate Tax accounting to ensure clarity of accounts for supporting future audits.
- Actively monitor and implement upcoming tax mandates, collaborating with Tech, Accounting, and Finance to automate compliance.
- Actively contributing to finance and group projects to ensure a high degree of compliance.
- Maintaining systems to ensure smooth business operations in tax compliance.
Requirements
### Requirements
- You are currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master’s program in Taxation, Finance, Accounting, Law, or a related field.
- You have solid foundational knowledge of Direct and Indirect Tax principles.
- First practical experience (internships, working student role) in a Tax environment is a plus.
- Proficiency in MS Excel/Google Sheets. SAP experience (FI module) is highly desirable.
- You are fluent in English (written and spoken). Proficiency in German or another major European language is an advantage.
Conditions
### Conditions
- 27 days of holiday a year to start for full-time employees (+1 day for every calendar year up to 30 days)
- 2 paid volunteering days a year
- Hybrid working model with up to 60% remote per week; actual practice is up to each team to best support their collaboration
- Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year
- Employee shares program
- 40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Lounge by Zalando, discounts from external partners
- Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)
- Family services, including counselling and support
- Health and wellbeing options (including Wellhub, formerly Gympass)
- Mental health support and coaching available
- Drive your development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review
About Growth Content Creator
Zalando is Europe’s leading online fashion platform, offering fashion, beauty, and lifestyle products sold and shipped directly to customers across multiple European markets. The company focuses on content creation, creator ecosystems, entertainment ventures, and creative production to engage shoppers through innovative storytelling, landing pages, and immersive campaigns. It emphasizes hybrid work models, employee discounts, and collaboration with brands to drive commercial success and customer inspiration.