(Senior) Finance & Tax Manager (d/f/m)

Founded in Berlin by Jacqueline Mikuta and Klemens Weiss, MIKUTA began in 2017 with a jewelry line and expanded into women's ready-to-wear in 2019. Today, MIKUTA is an independent fashion brand known for effortless design, premium feel, and a distinct point of view.

Our Team is spread across Europe, with a Studio Office in Berlin and a production Office in northern Portugal.

ABOUT THE JOB

We’re expanding rapidly, and to support our Finance Team, we’re looking for a (Senior) Finance & Tax Manager, who can [role title again] who can own and lead all tax-related processes across entities, ensure full compliance, and improve structures for scalable growth. You will be the internal tax expert and a key partner to external advisors and local authorities, shaping a solid tax foundation for the company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own all tax-related topics, with a primary focus on cross-border VAT across countries, working closely with external tax providers

• Ensure full compliance with tax regulations, acting as the company’s internal tax contact

• Drive, oversee, and coordinate tax filings, statutory deadlines, and audits, including VAT, OSS/IOSS transitions, and international obligations

• Assess and implement process improvements within tax and accounting to increase efficiency, accuracy, and compliance

• Collaborate and support on financial planning and reporting, ensuring accuracy across entities

• Support month-end and year-end closings, ensuring tax correctness in financial statements

• Maintain accurate visibility of cash flow and P&L as it relates to taxation

• Monitor regulatory changes within Germany and the EU and translate them into actionable process updates

ABOUT YOU

• Fluent in English, both written and spoken

• Background in Finance, Tax, or a related field

• At least 5–10 years of experience in international tax, VAT, or tax compliance roles

• Strong expertise in German tax law and EU VAT regulations, ideally with OSS/IOSS experience

• Proficiency in DATEV, ERP/accounting systems, and Excel/Google Sheets

• Hands-on working style with strong ownership, accountability, and problem-solving ability

• Comfortable navigating complex tax topics in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

WHAT WE OFFER

Alongside an inspiring team and diverse tasks, you can look forward to fantastic benefits:

• Permanent contract with opportunities to grow and learn

• €1,000 MIKUTA gift card per year

• 25% Friends & Family discount

• Regular team events & company offsites

• Individual benefits via Probonio worth €250(net) per month, usable for:

  • Public transport support

  • Gym membership

  • Meal/food allowance cards

  • Education allowance

  • And much more