Our Akzo Nobel GmbH in Cologne is searching for a Tax Lead DACH (m/f/d) Your Responsibilities Lead and inspire the DACH Tax team Optimize the company’s overall tax position in the DACH region Ensure full and timely compliance with DACH tax requirements, including Transfer Pricing requirements Represent and defend the company’s tax interests during audits and interactions with local tax authorities Maintain constructive relationships with tax authorities Ensure compliance with the company’s Tax Control Framework and support the coordination and execution of global and regional tax processes, including Transfer Pricing, DAC6 reporting, tax planning, and tax risk assessments Provide tax and transfer pricing support for M&A transactions and internal restructurings Manage the DACH tax budget, ensuring both external spend and internal resource costs remain within target Identify and drive process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce cost in tax operations Your Qualifications University degree with a focus in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or Law; a German tax advisor qualification (Steuerberater/in) is considered an advantage Extensive experience in a senior tax role within a multinational company, including leading tax teams Strong expertise in German tax law, including corporate tax, VAT, and indirect tax accounting In-depth knowledge of transfer pricing, with hands-on experience in German transfer pricing audits and documentation Demonstrated ability to interact with German tax authorities and manage tax audits (experience with Austrian and Swiss Tax Authorities a plus) Experience working with SAP; knowledge of HFM is a plus Strong sense of ownership, with the ability to independently manage and prioritize multiple tasks Proactive mindset with excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills Fluency in both English and German is required Your Benefits at Akzo Nobel Attractive remuneration Above-average pension scheme 30 vacation days External employee counselling on personal and professional issues The possibility of hybrid working Direct reporting line to the Group’s Head of Tax We are looking forward to receiving your application in English including your salary expectations and your earliest availability date via this link on our career page. If you have additional question please contact Maria Botha, maria.botha@akzonobel.com Where your ideas go far www.akzonobel.com/careers Do you know AkzoNobel? We make your world more colorful! Become part of us! Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.