TAX ASSOCIATE

EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and the world's fourth-largest wind and solar energy producer. With a sound development pipeline, first class assets, and market-leading operating capacity, EDPR has undergone exceptional development in recent years and is currently present in 28 markets. 

EDPR is committed to furthering social advances in terms of sustainability and integration. This is reflected by the inclusion of the company in the Bloomberg Gender Equality index and the fact that it has been certified as a Top Employer 2023 in Europe , both of which recognise its employee-driven policies.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES 
Tax compliance, reporting and accounting
•    supervise and ultimately secure the tax compliance of the German entities, including calculation, preparation and submission of all direct and indirect taxes (CIT, VAT, WHT, property taxes, local taxes, etc.).
•    coordinate the work of the external service providers on tax matters and lead the process for the internalization of the tax function for Germany.
•    actively participate in monthly, quarterly and year-end closing of the German companies according to German GAAP and IFRS. 
•    lead, monitor and control tax compliance, tax accounting and tax reporting activities within EDPR Germany, exercising oversight on the other referred group countries. 
•    review of internal and external documents containing tax-relevant content.

Tax audits and risk management
•    lead and plan of tax audits, tax claims and potential tax litigations, in coordination with the corporate team.
•    evaluate of tax contingencies and opportunities.
•    strategic planning and advice on any tax-related issues.

Operational tax support, planning and advisory
•    provide tax advisory and technical support to different areas of the Group, handling and answering to information requirements from management, liaising with local tax advisors and corporate team if required.
•    support with company-wide initiatives to achieve a sustainable effective tax rate and cash-tax expenditure and to increase EDPR tax efficiency
•    identify legislative changes and new court case decisions and monitor their respective impact in the Group operations.

International tax aspects
•    tax analysis of cross-border transactions.
•    international tax structuring and optimization.
•    support the preparation of the (local) transfer pricing documentation for the companies in the scope.
•    tax compliance of foreign EDPR entities locally (WHT, etc.).

M&A tax aspects
•    secure and manage all tax matters in different M&A transactions mainly in Germany (e.g. acquisitions, disposals, mergers, etc.), including tax structuring, tax due diligence, review of legal documents, review of the financial model, together with advisors and corporate tax team, where required.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

5-8 years of relevant experience in the tax practice in Germany. Previous experience in Big Four firm, reputable law firm or in-house tax analyst of multinational company is a plus.

QUALIFICATION

Legal, business administration or Finance degree. Post-graduate studies focused on Tax matters is a plus.

LANGUAGES

German and english

IT SKILLS

Well-rounded MS Office computer skills, including proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point and SAP.

OTHER SKILLS

•    Good knowledge of the German tax system. Knowledge of UK, Dutch and French Tax Law, European Tax Law and international Tax is a plus.
•    Hands-on, open, creative and keen to work in a team
•    Finance / accounting skills or finance / accounting savvy
•    Strong interpersonal, communication and analytical skills
•    Innovative, self-motivated and detailed-oriented
•    Sound organizational skills and process driven mentally
•    Ability to work concurrently on multiple projects

Among EDPR's principles we would like to highlight diversity and inclusion as a strength in our values and practices. Reinforcing these principles has a real impact on the satisfaction of commitment, increases talent and the quality of leadership of our professionals. To achieve all our objectives, it intends to attract, develop and retain different profiles, assuming diversity as a key factor and differentiator of fundamental innovation in our organisation. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to the inclusion and sense of belonging of each person who is part of EDPR.

What makes us proud as an employer:

TOP Employer Europe 2023 certification.
Bloomberg Gender Equality Index 2022.
Top Workplaces US 2022.
Certification in Conciliation (Excellence) by the Más Familia Foundation;