Senior Direct Tax Officer

Our client is seeking a motivated and skilled Senior Direct Tax Officer to join their growing team. This role offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative environment and further develop your skills while contributing to meaningful projects.

Responsibilities:

• The selected candidate will be responsible for assistance corporate clients with tax registration process.
• Reviewing corporate tax returns of local and international tax clients.
• Reviewing tax refund claim forms for international clients.
• Assisting with the assessment of reserves and preparation of dividend warrants.
• Providing technical support on tax matters, including corporate restructuring, share transfer, international tax implications.
• Assisting in the drafting of tax advisory opinions and tax rulings.
• Mentor and support junior tax staff — guiding them technically, reviewing their work, and helping them grow.
• Suggest and contribute to improvements to internal procedures, documentation, workflows, and client service processes.
• Cooperate with other departments (corporate, compliance, accounting) where tax intersects.
• Keeping up to date with direct tax developments.
• The selected candidate will be reporting to the Head of Direct Tax & Corporate Services.

Requirements:

• Must have at least 2-3 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Knowledge of the CFR tax system/excel and the Maltese Income Tax System
• Be in possession of a university degree in Accountancy or ACCA qualification (or equivalent)
• Be a good team player with effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn, proactive, flexible and committed.
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.
• Proficient in English both written and spoken (knowledge of Maltese and Italian would be considered an asset)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office is essential.

Benefits:

•  Competitive salary based on academic qualifications and experience.
• Flexibility Policy.
• Annual Appraisal and performance bonus in December.
• CPE hours plus Memberships paid.
• Continued Development Policy.
• Health insurance.
• Business casual dress code.