Tax Manager

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

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.

We are looking for a
Tax Manager
to oversee the company's tax function and drive efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement across our financial operations. If you have strong tax expertise and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset, we'd love to hear from you

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the operational activities of the department, ensuring efficiency and continuously improving workflows to meet established objectives;
• Supervise and coordinate the company's tax activities, ensuring full compliance with applicable tax legislation;
• Develop, update, and communicate internal procedures and guidelines for applying tax regulations;
• Provide tax and accounting advisory support to the Finance & Accounting sub-departments and other company departments;
• Manage the relationship with external auditors and provide financial–accounting support as needed;
• Oversee the process of obtaining tax authorizations and the fiscal registration of new business locations;
• Contribute to projects and action plans aimed at improving tax and financial processes, including the implementation of new systems;
• Calculate deferred income tax in accordance with IAS and internal instructions, and ensure accurate reporting to the Group;
• Analyze company expenses and revenues from a tax perspective and propose tax optimization measures;
• Monitor legislative changes, ensure the continuous update of official databases and legislation tools, and inform relevant departments;
• Review contracts with external service providers and determine the correct tax treatment;
• Review financial statements and tax reports prepared for the local Board of Directors and for the Group;
• Review and ensure accuracy in tax calculations, tax returns, and other required declarations.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Romanian tax legislation;
• Proven experience in tax compliance, tax audits, and interaction with fiscal authorities;
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting;
• Experience working with external auditors and cross-functional teams;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex tax matters;
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and a structured approach to managing deadlines;
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate tax concepts into clear business recommendations.