Tire solutions from the Tires business area make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. The premium portfolio includes passenger car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires, as well as intelligent solutions and services for fleets and tire dealers. Continental has stood for top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the largest tire manufacturers in the world.
Continental develops and manufactures sustainable, safe, and comfortable solutions as a leading tire manufacturer and industrial specialist—serving, among others, automotive manufacturers as well as industrial and end customers worldwide. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 78,000 people across 54 countries and markets.
Job Description- Implementation and enhancement of our global tax risk management framework
- Identify, assess, and monitor tax-related risks globally, together with our local teams
- Lead tax reviews globally and ensure global standards in line with our tax risk management framework
- Be responsible for the development and implementation of internal tax risk control measures and mitigation strategies
- Stay current with changes in tax legislation globally in Continental Group’s key jurisdictions and assess the potential impact on our global tax risk position
- As part of central tax team, support the local Continental teams preparing appropriate documentation for internal and external audits
- Support our International Tax Team as well as the Tax Compliance Team in the global risk reporting process
- Represent Continental’s Tax Team in cross‑functional, group wide projects involving tax implications and risk considerations
- Be the “Tax Risk Management” face to Continental Group Senior Management and other stakeholders
- Coordination and continuous improvement of the GTC reporting process within the International Tax department; regular consultation with Tax Reporting and Accounting Principles department (TRAP) to optimize the coordination of tasks
- Determination of review priorities with the aim of improving the reporting quality and enhance the reliability of tax-related forecasts
- Develop tax‑efficient processes (e.g. residency certificates) and contribute to strategic tax planning activities; Process management for the yearly application of certificates of residence
- Preparation of and presentation at internal workshops
- University degree in economics, finance, business administration with a focus on business taxation or comparable qualification
- German certified tax advisor or equivalent qualification
- Long experience in international taxation and global tax reviews / tax due diligence projects
- Strong technical tax knowledge and understanding of tax compliance, regulations, and reporting requirements
- Ability to understand tax regulations and requirements of different countries quickly and to analyze the impact on Continental’s international group companies
- Excellent risk analysis and assessment competencies, critical‑thinking and decision‑making skills
- High affinity for digitalization and process automation
- English proficiency / German B2 and better preferred
- High attention to detail, discretion, and sound professional judgment
- High cultural awareness and curiosity
- Team player with a pro-active hands-on mentality
- Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex tax concepts
- Willingness to travel
Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.
Additional Information
What we offer you:
- A performance-based remuneration for your work with us
- Flexible working hours
- Central location with good transport links and free parking
- Qualified support by our experts
- Health-oriented workplace
- Company restaurant
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging are important to us and make our company strong and successful. We offer equal opportunities to everyone - regardless of age, gender, nationality, cultural background, disability, religion, ideology or sexual orientation.
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Skills Required
- University degree in economics, finance, business administration with focus on business taxation or comparable qualification
- German certified tax advisor or equivalent qualification
- Long experience in international taxation and global tax reviews / tax due diligence projects
- Strong technical tax knowledge and understanding of tax compliance, regulations, and reporting requirements
- Ability to understand tax regulations and requirements of different countries quickly and analyze impacts on group companies
- Excellent risk analysis and assessment competencies, critical‑thinking and decision‑making skills
- High affinity for digitalization and process automation
- English proficiency
- German B2 or better
- High attention to detail, discretion, and sound professional judgment
- High cultural awareness and curiosity
- Team player with a pro-active hands-on mentality
- Strong communication skills with ability to simplify complex tax concepts
- Willingness to travel
What We Do
Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2020, Continental generated sales of €37.7 billion and currently employs around 235,000 people in 58 countries and markets. In 2021, the company celebrates its 150th anniversary.
