Building on a strong legacy of almost 150 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world.
Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
Tax Specialist
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About this Position
Join our team as a Tax Specialist and play a key role in ensuring tax compliance, accurate reporting, and effective tax operations across the organization.
What you´ll do
- Execute tax accounting entries, reconciliations, and journal postings related to tax transactions
- Reconcile tax-related balance sheet accounts and ensure the accuracy of tax records
- Calculate tax liabilities and prepare payment advice for local and federal tax obligations
- Verify, analyze, and prepare tax information to support reporting and compliance activities
- Perform and monitor tax-related internal controls and support audit requirements as the primary contact for tax matters
- Support tax projects, initiatives, and the implementation of new tax regulations and requirements
What makes you a good fit
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Taxation, or a related field
- Minimum two (2) years of experience in taxation, accounting
- Strong technical tax knowledge in VAT, Withholding Tax (WHT), and Transfer Pricing, with the ability to interpret and apply relevant tax regulations accurately
- Good in SAP/S4HANA, including tax-related transactions, reporting, and compliance processes
- Solid accounting knowledge with an understanding of financial reporting, reconciliations, and tax-accounting principles
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, data analysis) combined with strong communication and business partnering.
Some perks of joining Henkel
- Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
- Diverse national and international growth opportunities
- Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
- Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
- Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
- Medical Coverage for employees and eligible dependents
- Provident Fund
- Annual Physical Examination for employees
- Discounts on company products
At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.
JOB ID: 26100525
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I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
Here you will get further information on our training programs.
Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
Our recruiting team will help you with all requests regarding your application. Contact the team here.