Senior Tax Specialist

In the role of Senior Tax Specialist, your responsibilities will be to:

• Take part in various projects related to tax department (specific tax consultancy and more complex projects);
• Prepare responses to authorities, under the supervision of the manager;
• Participate in the preparation of periodic legislative updates;
• Provide support during tax audits;
• Identify and communicate potential tax risks and propose mitigation strategies;
• Collaborate closely with other departments (such as accounting, legal, finance) to ensure tax compliance across al business areas;
• Monitor the allocated projects;
• Maintain a good relationship with the tax authorities involved in the projects you manage;
• Review contracts and be involved in company's tax calculations;
• Support the automation and improvement of internal tax processes and procedures;
• Analyze the impact of new tax regulations of the business and provide actionable recommendations.

METRO is a global leader in wholesale food and non-food distribution, serving the needs of hotels, restaurants, catering businesses (HoReCa), and independent traders.

In 2025, we were awarded the Top Employer Romania and Europe certification for the fifth consecutive year. This certification places us among the top employers locally and in Europe. Globally, we are present in 35 countries, with 150,000 employees. We are passionate about supporting the growth of over 24 million customers, which means 24 million different challenges, ambitions and dreams.

METRO Romania was the pioneer in introducing the cash & carry sales system in Romania, in October 1996. Today, METRO Romania means:

• More than 4,000 employees
• 30 distribution centers across the country
• An annual turnover of 10.5 billion lei, marking a 9% growth from the previous year.
• A total sales area of 190,000 square meters
• GASTRONOMETRO – Our Culinary Training Center at METRO Militari, a symbol of culinary excellence, where our specialists provide cooking courses and gastronomic consulting services to over 7,500 clients.
• LaDoiPași – The franchise network developed by METRO, now the largest network of independent stores in Romania, with over 2,400 locations.
• The global employer branding campaign "Shape the M" in Romania - a recognition of the contribution each METRO employee makes to the success of the company.

We are professionals working for professionals. We do business with passion. It's about speed, results, courage and team spirit. If you think alike, or if you are just curious to learn, apply on this website or log on to https://cariere.metro.ro/

Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of METRO's culture, philosophy and recruitment practices. We are committed to fostering an environment that respects the diverse perspectives, experiences and backgrounds of our employees and to promoting an inclusive, fair and accessible workplace. This includes employees of all races and ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities and sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, military background and socio-economic status or any other legally protected factor. We ensure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. At METRO, recruitment and hiring processes have been designed to ensure diversity by giving equal opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their diverse perspectives and backgrounds.

You can be our Senior Tax Specialist if you have:

• Over 5 years of relevant experience in similar roles related to the Tax Department;
• Strong interest in working with different tax related projects;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Proficiency in English;
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel & Powerpoint);
• Good SAP knowledge;
• Previous knowledge of cash management activities is a bonus*;
• Your bachelor’s degree finished;
• Proactive attitude and you are a great team player with an open and positive spirit;

We're ready to train and reward you as a #METROCHAMPION:

• A career-transforming role that will elevate your professional experience;
• Hands-on experience and growth opportunities in leadership;
• Lunch and holiday are provided by us through meal vouchers and holiday bonus;
• Your health is a priority for us, that's why you benefit from private medical insurance;
• Your performance is rewarded with team or individual bonuses;
• You get extra days off for various occasions;
• You have access to psychological, financial and legal counselling for you and your family;
• You get holiday and special occasion bonuses (Christmas, Easter, 1st of June);
• You get a referral bonus for new #METROCHAMPIONS for our team;
• You get discounts on medical and sports subscriptions;
• We value stability and reward it with extra vacation days and loyalty bonuses.