Job Description
We are looking for experienced Tax Managers to join our Direct Taxation team. As a manager, professionalism and technical expertise are expected for this position. The successful candidate should be results driven with leadership and critical thinking skills.
THE COMPANY
HLB Cyprus is one of the most established professional service providers in Cyprus employing more than 65 professionals. You will have a unique opportunity to work in a professional yet friendly and supportive environment and be part of a team providing services to large and medium sized local and international clients in a wide range of business sectors.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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
- Prepare and/or assist with the preparation of Transfer Pricing studies for clients, in compliance with the Law and Regulations and relevant OECD Guidelines.
ELIGIBILITY -REQUIREMENTS
- Holder of a university degree (BSc) with a background in law, taxation, accounting, finance, economics, or a related field
- Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA)
- Over 5 years of related experience in an audit firm, tax practice or related consultancy/advisory firm, 3 of which in a supervisory role
- Excellent knowledge of the Cyprus tax legislation
- 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
- Experience in TP studies and DAC6
- Strong project management, organizational and interpersonal skills
- Excellent command of the Greek and English language both written and oral
- IT literate.
SKILLS
- Excellent knowledge of Caseware and e-audit methodologies
- Hardworking and enthusiastic professional with career aspirations and interest in further development within our Firm
- Ambitious and highly committed individual with strong analytical and technical skills
- Strong interpersonal skills, motivation, professional discipline
- Excellent communication and team working skills
- Be able to work within tight deadlines and capable to deliver results to a high level
- Excellent command of Greek and English language, both verbal and written
- Good knowledge of Cyprus tax framework
- Experience in the provision of advisory services will be considered an advantage.
BENEFITS
- Competitive salary
- Provident fund (optional)
- Medical insurance (optional)
- 21 days annual holiday
- Travelling allowance
- Afternoon off every Friday throughout the year
- Flexible working hours
- Training opportunities (on-the-job and scheduled)
- Personal professional development
- Career progression
All applications will be treated in strict confidentiality