REFERENCE:
10617 /25B

Our client is a very successful European mid-cap buyout firm, which has expanded into the DACH market with an office in Munich. They are now looking to hire a Compliance Officer. You will be responsible for internal controls, insurance, tax & transfer pricing. Furthermore, you will be in charge of the improvement of processes and structures. The position is based in Munich, Germany.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the internal control, compliance and audit work
• Ensure that all regulatory requirements are met and keep up with changes regarding compliance procedures in accounting and auditing
• Manage transfer pricing and tax compliance process; coordinate and manage tax audits
• Drive the continuous improvement of end-to-end practices
• Cost analysis and suggestions for cost cuts, where appropriate
• Identify risks to delivery and propose solutions where necessary
• Working closely with the legal team, identify and mitigate tax risks
• Oversee the preparation of all tax papers on a regular basis and handle all information data requests in cooperation with external and internal partners
• Manage D&O and other insurance programs; manage brokers and interact with portfolio companies
• Support the organisation by collecting and coordinating internal compliance data with auditors and various departments
• Address specific training and development needs to fill compliance gaps
• Support during fundraising
• Ensure that relevant systems are reliable, compliant and in a condition to support current activities and future growth
• Lead and develop any co-operation partners

YOUR PROFILE:

• University degree in Business Administration, Finance or related disciplines; an additional qualification, such as CIA, is a plus
• Significant relevant experience in either auditing, accounting, internal controlling, structuring or tax
• Strong technical knowledge in tax, internal controlling, compliance, auditing and structuring
• Previous experience in Private Equity is a plus, though not a must
• Strong IT and communication skills
• Highly motivated, hands-on with a "can-do"-attitude
• You can work well under pressure and strive to deliver excellence
• Fluency in English and German is required