Analyst, Accounting & Tax

at  Sonae Sierra

Sonae Sierra is an international real estate company dedicated to delivering solutions to meet our client’s ambitions. We develop, manage and invest in sustainable retail assets and provide services for clients in geographies as diverse as Europe, South America, North Africa and Asia, while creating shared value for our business and society.
We work with enthusiasm, perseverance and boldness in an ever-changing environment. In our learning culture you will find multiple opportunities to develop yourself. Join us in shaping the future of real estate.
We are currently looking for a new member for the Local Back Office team to join us in the position of Analyst, Accounting & Tax.
Working Place: Sonae Sierra’s Central Offices in Germany

REQUIREMENTS:

• Qualified accountant or tax advisory assistant, with a degree in any relevant areas;
• At least 3 years of professional experience of working in a multinational environment;
• Good knowledge of accounting principles (Local GAAP and IFRS);
• Fluent English and German (mandatory);
• Proficient in MS Office (particularly Excel) and SAP knowledge is a plus;
• Solid problem-solving/logic reasoning and excelent analytical skills;
• Critical stance, attention to detail and proactivity, with the ability to suggest and implement improvements;
• Organizational and planning capabilities, having the ability to work in a dynamic environment with changing circumstances;
• Good communication and relational skills, being comfortable working independently as well as in a team

Support Sonae Sierra’s local tax compliance and statutory obligations, namely by:

• Contribute to the drafting of financial statements;
• Submit advance VAT returns;
• Review preliminary tax files and quarterly reporting packages;
• Clarify tax matters with the local tax advisor;
• Deal with internal and external auditor requests in connection with the year-end closing, tax inspections and other audited processes;
• Provide statistical reporting to state authorities;
• File tax assessment notices and other documents in Sierra’s archiving system;

Support local compliance with Sonae Sierra’s internal procedures/regulations and the production of accurate management information for Sierra group, mainly by:

• Interact with various departments inside Sierra’s Shared Services Center (e.g., Accounting, Contract management, Treasury) in Portugal and local staff in the Shopping Centres regarding accounting and reporting matters;
• Create purchase orders in the internal procurement system, invoice processing and follow-up the approval workflow;
• Support Budget follow-up and performance analysis for Sierra’s companies in Germany;

Support Sonae Sierra’s accounting, tax compliance and reporting obligations to its third-party clients in Germany, mainly by:

• Support the tax consultants and investment managers on behalf of the ownership of the Shopping Centres to clarify doubts and to fulfill external requirements;
• Address queries regarding monthly closing data submitted to external parties;
• Responsible for the reporting files considering the monthly closing data of 3 Shopping Centres;
• Liaise with client contacts in order to clarify questions or set-up necessary flows of information, meetings or training sessions as needed;

At Sonae Sierra, we are committed to creating a workplace that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We believe that every individual deserves to be treated with respect, regardless of their race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for opportunities with us, and we strive to ensure that our recruitment process is fair and transparent.
If this sounds like the kind of challenge you would enjoy, we’d love to hear from you