Senior Tax Advisor – International Tax

We are looking for an experienced tax advisor to join our International Tax team.

You will advise Maltese and international clients on a broad range of corporate and international tax matters, including cross-border investments, restructurings, financing arrangements, acquisitions and disposals.

This role is suited to someone with a strong grounding in Maltese corporate taxation who is ready to take greater ownership of client relationships and engagements, while developing their international tax expertise and contributing to the growth of the practice.

Job Responsibilities

As a Senior Tax Advisor, you will:

Advise Maltese and international clients on corporate and international direct tax matters
Advise on corporate restructurings, financing arrangements, M&A and other cross-border transactions
Advise on Maltese tax legislation, double tax treaties, withholding taxes, relief from double taxation and
relevant EU tax principles
Provide practical advice on capital gains, tax incentives and other direct tax matters
Manage tax compliance matters forming part of broader client engagements, including corporate income tax computations, returns and tax refund applications
Manage client engagements from initial analysis and advice through to implementation
Develop strong client relationships and act as a key point of contact on tax matters
Identify opportunities to broaden client relationships and introduce relevant expertise from across the firm
Contribute to business development through proposals, client meetings, new relationships and professional networking
Work with colleagues across different disciplines and the international KPMG network to deliver integrated solutions
Support and coach junior members of the team, where appropriate

As a new joiner in the Tax Team at KPMG in Malta, you will have the opportunity to:

Work with a diverse portfolio of Maltese and international clients
Gain exposure to complex international tax and cross-border engagements
Work with colleagues from across the international KPMG network and other professional disciplines
Take increasing ownership of client relationships and contribute to the growth of the practice
Progress your career through structured coaching, performance management and technical development
Benefit from flexible working arrangements, health insurance and a supportive, inclusive and multicultural environment

Required Qualifications and Skills

As a prospect for this role, you will have:

Approximately 5–10 years of relevant tax experience
A relevant professional qualification or academic background in accountancy, law, taxation or a related discipline
Experience in corporate tax advisory, ideally involving international clients or cross-border matters
Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex tax issues into clear, practical and commercially focused advice
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Confidence in managing engagements and developing client relationships
A commercial mindset and an interest in business development
Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
A proactive and collaborative approach to working with clients and colleagues

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

Strong knowledge of Maltese and EU income tax legislation and corporate taxation
While we do not expect candidates to be specialists across all these areas, experience in areas such as cross-border structuring, M&A tax, financing, double tax treaties, EU tax law or transfer pricing would be an advantage.

About KPMG in Malta

Multicultural with diversity at the core, employing over 500 employees offering a flexible workplace to our people – KPMG in Malta is a global people-focused audit, tax and advisory firm thriving on a high-performing and trust culture. Our multidisciplinary experience ranges from multinationals to promising start-ups, private to public sector undertakings, local to international clientele. Our values remain at the heart of all we do, Sustainability and CSR are our commitment to invest together towards a better future for our people, clients and communities. KPMG's Sustainability commitments and achievements are reported in Our Impact Plan.

At KPMG Malta you will have a Performance Manager to coach you, periodically review, and ensure that you will meet your business and personal development goals, a Buddy system to support you, Continuous Learning through multiple online platforms, technical training and support, relocation and Immigration support, flexible working arrangements, private Health insurance, and access to additional benefits.

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Senior Tax Advisor - International Tax

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