Assistant Vice President, Tax Compliance – Maples Group
Job posted date: 4 April 2024
Location: Dublin, Ireland (Hybrid)
About Us
The Maples Group is a global leader in financial services, trusted by many of the world’s largest hedge fund managers, private equity firms, and international corporations.
Our side-by-side financial and legal teams consistently deliver award-winning services to a global client base, offering unrivalled learning and career opportunities to our 2,500 colleagues worldwide.
What is it like to work here?
We are driven to excel, and collaboration is key to our continued success. We can go further for our clients because we go further for each other too. Our inclusive culture creates an environment where people can be themselves at work while doing their best work. No matter where you work in the Maples Group, you will be part of a global team.
The Opportunity
We are looking for an accomplished VAT Compliance Specialist (Assistant Manager/Manager level) to join the Tax Compliance Team as part of our financial services business in Dublin.
As part of the global expansion of the Maples Group’s financial services offering, our Dublin office opened its doors in 2006. Located in the heart of the city, a commitment to service excellence and investment in our people quickly established Dublin as a regional hub where our 200+ teammates deliver the best-in-class solutions to clients worldwide alongside our colleagues in legal services.
As part of our Dublin team you will be performing below key duties:
Key duties:
- Preparation & review of Irish VAT, returns for a wide range of Irish SPVs including aircraft leasing vehicles, CLOs and funds;
- Liaising with relevant parties to ensure tax returns are filed and tax payments are made in a timely and accurate manner;
- Reviewing work provided by client accountants across the team in respect of VAT;
- Liaising with Maples and Calder, the auditors, investment managers and other transaction parties in respect of new and existing tax clients within US, UK, Europe regions;
- Liaising with Revenue for and on behalf of clients with respect to tax returns filed;
- Preparation of client proposals and the on-boarding of new clients; • Billing, administration, and client management;
- Providing VAT training to other departments on tax legislation updates.
The candidate will be a key team member, working collaboratively with Tax Compliance Team members and other internal parties and will also demonstrate initiative and the ability to independently service a client portfolio.
Requirements:
- AITI/CTA or CTC qualification needed
- ACA/ACCA qualification as a plus
- 3 years+ experience
- Irish VAT experience needed
- Financial services experience as a plus
- Corporation tax experience as a plus
- Ability to proactively monitor deadlines and client requirements
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong commercial awareness
- A desire to enhance technical knowledge and skills
Benefits & Rewards
The most enduring professional relationships are reciprocal relationships. The Maples Group prioritises employee health and wellbeing. Depending on your location, we offer a range of benefits, including:
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental and optical)
- Competitive vacation packages
- Educational assistance and professional development programmes
- Pension plan
- Life insurance
- Travel insurance
- Global mental wellness programme
- Social events
- Hybrid working model
- Flexible working hours
Please click on this link to apply.
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