About This Job
Senior Executive - Tax
ARQ Group is a professional services organisation, providing a wide range of advisory and corporate services to local and international clients within different industry sectors. Working as a collaborative platform, ARQ Group brings together professionals from different disciplines to provide a holistic service offering to the highest standards of excellence. ARQ has built a strong reputation in regulatory and AML compliance advisory services both within the financial services and gaming sectors. The Group also has a strong corporate, accounting, and tax advisory practice as well as a risk, gaming, private clients and, people and performance advisory team delivering bespoke solutions that help drive the growth and success of its clients. The Group’s collaborative structure has a professional relationship with leading local law firm, Fenech, Farrugia, Fiott Legal, and reputable assurance practice Capstone Group, that together with ARQ deliver a complete A to Z solution to its clients.
The selected candidate will be driven, ambitious and enjoy working in a challenging, fast-paced environment. This role calls for someone who is committed to delivering a high-quality client experience.
Responsibilities:
- Handling the Maltese tax affairs of a number of local and international clients, including the preparation and filing of tax returns for corporate and private clients.
- Preparing tax refund forms and shareholder’s registration forms.
- Working on tax advisory projects for local and international clients. The projects include but are not limited to international tax optimisation and structuring, asset protection, tax advice for trusts and foundations, investment funds, private clients, estate planning, taxation of companies, M&A, transfer, or IP.
- Manage statutory filings with CFR on behalf of clients.
- Assisting in the preparation of articles, newsletters, and other marketing materials.
- Advising clients on the impact of changes to domestic legislation and how this may affect their business.
Qualifications and attributes:
- At least 3 years’ experience within a tax centric environment.
- Degree in accountancy, or in a similar field, preferably with a specialisation in taxation.
- Further specialisation in tax will be considered an asset (Masters in Tax, ADIT, MIT Tax Specialisation)
- Good knowledge of Maltese tax legislation (preference will be given to candidates with experience in and knowledge of income tax)
- Experience in preparing and submitting tax returns and tax refund applications would be highly desirable.
- Conversant with standard software packages (MS).
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Maltese.
- Ability to work well within a team and possess strong interpersonal skills.
- A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards.
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment and likes to be challenged.
- Attention to detail and ability to think outside the box.
What we offer:
- Great career development opportunities and client exposure.
- A flexible approach to work.
- Private health insurance scheme.
- Exciting and friendly work environment.
- Continuous training opportunities.
- Competitive salary package.
- An active social committee, organizing various fun and team-building events on a regular basis.