Working student Tax Compliance (all genders)

THE ROLE AND THE TEAM

For our Tax Compliance Department, we are looking for you as a working student (all genders).

In the FSO pillar of Zalando’s Tax Compliance team, we manage the end-to-end global tax reporting obligations of the Zalando Group. The core responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Full accountability for the E2E lifecycle, including data validation, payment processing, tax authority submissions, and compliant archiving for all Direct and Indirect Tax obligations.
• Play a key role in preparing for and managing global tax audits, safeguarding Zalando's compliance position across jurisdictions.
• Accurate Tax accounting to ensure clarity of accounts for supporting future audits.
• Actively monitor and implement upcoming tax mandates, collaborating with Tech, Accounting, and Finance to automate compliance.
• Actively contributing to finance and group projects to ensure a high degree of compliance.
• Maintaining systems to ensure smooth business operations in tax compliance.

INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN

If you think you have what it takes, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

At Zalando, our vision is to be the leading pan-European ecosystem for fashion and lifestyle e-commerce – one that thrives on diversity and is truly inclusive by design. We believe that diverse teams fuel innovation and creativity, and we actively seek out talent from all backgrounds.

We actively seek to reduce bias in our hiring and employment processes, focusing on your qualifications, skills, and contributions. To support this, we kindly ask that you refrain from including personal details such as your photo, age, or marital status in your CV, ensuring a fair and equitable evaluation based solely on your abilities and potential.

We are committed to providing an exceptional and accessible candidate experience for everyone. If you require any accommodations to support you throughout the hiring process, please let us know – we are here to assist you.

Discover more about our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/our-culture/diversity-and-inclusion

WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)

• You will become an integral part of our daily Global Tax Operations, providing hands-on support to Country Managers across 27+ markets, and gaining directly transferable, industry-relevant tax experience.
• You'll work directly with key internal stakeholders (Tax Advisory, Accounting, Treasury, Logistics, and Tech) to refine data flows and uphold the integrity of the data used for global tax reporting.
• You'll support experts in the User Acceptance Testing and successful roll-out of new Tax technology solutions.
• You'll identify and help optimise existing reporting processes and assist in the tax-compliant mapping of new, complex e-commerce business models.

WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF

• You are currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Taxation, Finance, Accounting, Law, or a related field.
• You have solid foundational knowledge of Direct and Indirect Tax principles.
• First practical experience (internships, working student role) in a Tax environment is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Excel/Google Sheets. SAP experience (FI module) is highly desirable.
• You are fluent in English (written and spoken). Proficiency in German or another major European language is an advantage.

OUR OFFER

Zalando provides a range of benefits, here’s an overview of what you can expect. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about what we offer.

• 27 days of holiday a year to start for full-time employees (+1 day for every calendar year up to 30 days)
• 2 paid volunteering days a year
• Hybrid working model with up to 60% remote per week; actual practice is up to each team to best support their collaboration
• Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year
• Employee shares program
• 40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Lounge by Zalando, discounts from external partners
• Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)
• Family services, including counselling and support
• Health and wellbeing options (including Wellhub, formerly Gympass)
• Mental health support and coaching available
• Drive your development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review