Tax Manager (VAC-A657)

Job description

Our client is an independent and highly respected professional services firm, based in Nicosia, that is looking to onboard a Tax Manager.

Job description:

We are seeking to recruit a talented, hard-working individual to join our high-caliber professional team.

The successful candidate will respond to the Managing Director and efficiently contribute to the overall tax procedures.

Our culture allows each member of our expanding team to communicate openly their thoughts, constantly develop their personal and professional characteristics and advance their career.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and driven individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced working environment and poses a positive problem-solving approach.

Job Duties

• Work collaboratively with management to develop and implement strategic tax planning and policies that help the clients or businesses to be compliant with Cyprus tax laws and regulations
• Provide advice and consultation to clients on tax-efficient structures and direct tax issues and risks
• Find and implement opportunities for process improvement in company tax procedures
• Identify and present direct tax opportunities and risks according to tax legislation, common practice, and double tax treaties
• Perform Tax audits on clients and be able to prepare reports with relevant findings and proposals for rectifying any errors identified
• Oversee the efforts of multiple client engagements, plan, execute, direct, and complete tax assignments in a wide variety of industries and jurisdictions as well as in complicated areas of Cyprus tax laws.
• Facilitate and manage the preparation and review company income tax returns and the accurate, timely filing of all tax forms
• Manage and facilitate tax audits: prepare responses, create schedules, etc.
• Interpret Income Tax Law and apply it as required
• Work closely with Directors, Senior Managers and Managers of all departments in order to enhance client service and facilitate new business development
• Prepare letters/reports/advanced tax rulings of opinion in relation to Taxation matters that will need to be submitted to the clients and/or to the Cyprus Tax Department
• Prepare and present seminars to both clients and colleagues
• Prepare and or assist with the preparation of Transfer Pricing studies for clients, in compliance with the Law and Regulations and relevant OECD Guidelines
• Perform economic and benchmarking analysis, in order to determine the arm’s length price of financial and trading transactions
• Stay up to date with all developments in the field of taxation
• Contribute to a strong client relationship through positive interactions with client personnel
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the management

Job Requirements

• Holder of a university degree (BSc) with a background in law, taxation, accounting, finance, economics or a related field
• Sound academic record
• Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA) or ADIT or other professional qualification or credential demonstrating knowledge in the field of taxation.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience in an audit firm, tax practise or related consultancy/advisory firm, 3 of them in a supervisory role
• Excellent knowledge of the Cyprus tax legislation
• Excellent knowledge of the provisions of Double Tax Treaties
• Excellent knowledge of the EU tax directives and international tax developments
• Able to study and understand the laws related with the direct taxation of Cyprus as well as other jurisdictions
• Strong knowledge of tax compliance and procedures for corporations
• Professionalism, dependability, integrity and trustworthiness
• Strong analytical, and research skills
• Strong project management, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent problem-solving abilities
• Ability to take initiative and work autonomously
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in both Greek and English language
• Knowledge of Russian or other foreign languages is considered an advantage
• IT literate

Job Benefits

• An attractive and competitive remuneration package in accordance with qualifications and practicable experience
• Flexible working conditions
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Friendly working environment

Working hours:

• Standard office hours are Monday to Thursday 08:00 – 17:00 with an hour break starting at 13:00, and Friday 08:00 – 15:00.

TO APPLY for this job opportunity, send your CV (in English please) and include the reference: Tax Manager - VAC-A657. We look forward to hearing from you!