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Our client is looking for a Head of Tax 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

Head of Tax

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