Tax Manager

Our client is looking for a Tax Manager to join their Direct Tax Firm. This role focuses on leading tax planning and advisory services to optimize clients’ tax positions. 

Responsibilities:

• Leading tax-planning and implementation strategies to optimize clients’ tax liability
• Providing advice on tax considerations in various processes of corporate restructuring and financing, mergers and acquisitions, cross-border investments, and other types of transactions
• Assisting international and local clients with ad-hoc tax advisory engagements
• Assisting in tax compliance and execution, including preparation of corporate tax returns and tax refund applications
• Assisting in tax audits and liaising with tax authorities
• Delivering technical training and providing technical support to the accounting and audit teams
• Keeping abreast with direct tax developments locally and internationally
• Identifying opportunities for the unit’s growth
• Re-assessing and proposing improvements to systems and processes as and when required
• Assisting junior team members as their primary point of contact and review work where appropriate

You’re good at: 

• Working against deadlines and delivering in a timely manner
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Maltese languages
• Knowledge of a third language is considered a plus
• Working on your own initiative and in a team, with a pro-active approach
• Building relationships with clients and having a passion for delivering exceptional service

Requirements:

• ACCA qualified or equivalent
• A minimum of 2 years experience in a CSP environment following achievement of qualifications
• Excellent command of accounting standards and Maltese tax legislation