International Tax Expert (m/f/d) / Internationaler Steuerexperte*in

International Tax Expert (m/f/d) / Internationaler Steuerexperte*in

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Posted on: 20 Oct, 2026 Application by: 14 Nov, 2026 Project status: In-house

Duration of assignment: It is envisaged that the initial contract duration of two years leads to permanent employment. Country: Germany Workplace: Hamburg Job code: 44251

Want to make an impact?

Then come join us at GFA Consulting Group - a leading European consulting company working in international development cooperation.

Since 1982, GFA has carried out numerous development and research projects in over 130 countries, focusing on matters of global importance.

Our work, both in our projects and at our headquarters in Hamburg in Germany, supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), to improve people's lives and protect the planet. Our international and multicultural team of professionals is at the heart of our success.

If you share this passion for international cooperation and enjoy working in an international environment, where you can contribute to shaping a better world,

join the GFA team as: International Tax Expert (m/f/d) / Internationaler Steuerexperte*in

Your tasks

• Advise our operational departments on taxation and other financial matters in countries around the world
• Advise more than 40 international subsidiaries and branches in close collaboration with group functions and the local teams
• Act as the interface to external tax advisors
• Support and improve tax compliance management
• Prepare and update transfer pricing documentation
• Further develop process documentation and deliver internal trainings
• Contribute to our finance and tax transformation projects in cross-functional teams
• Benefit from GFA’s extensive training offerings and on-the-job training by the tax team during your onboarding

Your profile

• Master’s degree in economics, management or finance with a focus on taxation
• Professional experience in finance and tax, and the motivation to grow in an inspiring international environment
• A team-oriented, independent and flexible working style and a positive attitude; you are able to set priorities and enjoy digging into details while keeping the overview during work-intensive phases
• Very good command of English and German; French is a strong plus
• Strong writing, communication and presentation skills
• Solid skills in standard office applications, especially Excel
• Interest in AI-powered tools, ideally with relevant experience
• Responsible use of digital applications with attention to data protection, information security, and quality standards
• Ability to work in intercultural teams
• Willingness to travel occasionally

What do we offer?

An opportunity to be part of a multicultural and diverse team that comes together in Hamburg's lush green district of Volksdorf to work on issues that are at the heart of international cooperation. We lay the foundation for you to grow and learn with GFA, providing continuous skills development and further training. Additionally, we offer the following:

• Flexible working time arrangement: A blend of flexi-time and office- and remote working days helps balance professional and personal commitments.
• Work-life balance: Our family-orientated policies enable a healthy balance between your professional and private life. We grant a tax-free childcare allowance (daycare) and offer family leave when you need to take care of your relatives.
• Health and wellbeing: We provide access to gym membership with a rich selection of wellness and sport programs around the city. Additionally, staff members organize various sporting activities and events.
• Mobility: To promote climate-friendly commuting, we subsidise the nationwide public transport pass (Deutschlandticket) and offer the opportunity to lease a bicycle or e-bike.
• Surrounded by nature: GFA's barrier-free offices are set in natural surroundings, and easily accessible from Hamburg's city center. At your convenience, the offices are also within reach of public and social amenities.

Application

At GFA Consulting Group, we embrace the strength that comes from diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where your unique skills and perspectives are celebrated. We look forward to hiring new colleagues who identify with this appreciation of diversity. We welcome applicants irrespective of their gender, nationality, ethnicity, social origin, religion and beliefs, disability and chronic disease, age and sexual identity. Your skills and motivation are our only decision factor! We would like to encourage you to apply and bring your talents, skills and personal life experiences to enrich and advance our joint endeavours.

Please send your application with reference 44251 including cover letter and CV in English, copies of diplomas, work certificates and earliest possible starting date via -groupde of via the "Apply for job" button on our website.

Interviews with candidates will take place as soon as possible.

We look forward to getting to know you!

Contact person

Regine Reuter