European Tax Specialist (Indirect & Direct Tax)
About BYD
Our Purpose is to build a zero-emission future that reconnects humanity with nature. We are looking for talent that connects with this mission and want to create positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic team.
BYD is a leading, high-tech multinational, based in Shenzhen, China. Operates in four core fields of IT, automotive, new energy, and rail transit and employs over 300,000 people worldwide. As a global pioneer in New Energy Solutions BYD is dedicated to building a zero-emission ecosystem.
Position Overview
As a pioneering company in new energy vehicles and battery technologies, BYD is continuously expanding its presence in the European market and enhancing global operational efficiency. We are establishing a European Tax Compliance Center to centralize, standardize, and streamline tax filings across European countries. As a European Tax Specialist, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of tax compliance processes, coordinating with internal teams, and progressively taking over local tax filing tasks to ensure compliance and support business growth in Europe.
Key Responsibilities
1. VAT Compliance & Filing
· Collect and review VAT filing data in accordance with local regulations
· Ensure accurate and timely VAT submissions and documentation across multiple jurisdictions
· Work closely with internal tax team to resolve tax-related issues
· Current primary countries: Germany, Italy, Hungary, Switzerland, Czech Republic
Experience in other European jurisdictions (e.g., France, the Netherlands, Spain, the UK, etc.) is also highly welcomed.
2. Tax Compliance & Documentation Management
· Establish and maintain tax records, supporting documentation, and process manuals
· Ensure tax documentation is complete, accurate, and traceable
· Support tax audits, internal reviews, and information requests
· Collaborate with internal teams to resolve issues arising during filing processes
3. Support for Other Direct Tax Filings (Progressively Expanded with Business Needs)
· Assist with corporate income tax, local taxes, withholding tax, and other direct tax filings
· Contribute to tax process optimization and system enhancement
· Provide cross-border tax compliance support
Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree or above (Taxation, Accounting, or Finance preferred)
· Experience in European VAT compliance
· Fluent English (proficiency in other European languages is a strong advantage)
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with high data accuracy
· Strong communication skills and ability to drive implementation
· Detail-oriented, responsible, and able to manage multiple priorities in a multinational environment
Preferred Skills/Experience
· Experience in direct tax compliance
· Experience in tax advisory firms or multinational corporations
· Knowledge of EU cross-border tax rules and e-filing systems
How to Apply
Please send your CV to: wu.chaoqi@byd.com
Email subject: Application – European Tax Specialist (Country Name) + Your Name
- Locations
- Budapest
Budapest
About BYD Europe
As the first overseas subsidiary of BYD group, our main focus is to provide European customers with new energy vehicles, rechargeable batteries, solar panels, energy storage systems and other new energy products, as well as related after-sales services.