The IBFD is an Amsterdam-based organization. Its core business is research, publications and education in the area of international taxation and legislation. The IBFD has a strong international client base of specifically Fortune 500 companies, governments, international consultancy firms and tax advisers. Within the IBFD there are 150 employees, 70 of whom are foreigners (tax specialists and economists) from more than 30 countries. In addition to this, the organization is supported by a worldwide network of local correspondents who report on the latest tax changes and
trends. The IBFD carries out government consultancy projects and its International Tax Academy provides a wide
range of courses on international taxation.
The IBFD currently has a position for a
(Senior) Research Associate Scandinavia
Knowledge Centre
The European Knowledge Group is part of theKnowledge Centre. The European Knowledge Group is responsible for the contents of the various publications and client information and research requests on tax and investment matters in Europe.
Tasks and responsibilities
You will be engaged as a country specialist for a number of Scandinavian countries: Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Iceland and the Faeroe Islands.
Publications
Responsible for monitoring and reporting on tax, investment and company law and social security developments in Scandinavia and potentially other jurisdictions and supervising correspondents reporting on these items;
Writing Tax News Service (TNS) reports, articles, surveys and updates on the countries concerned for various IBFD publications;
Editorial responsibilities with respect to IBFD publications dealing with Scandinavia, as well as any other IBFD publications as necessary.
Other Research Activities
Provide information to clients on the country(ies) concerned;
Participate in research projects of IBFD.
Other Activities
Occasional support to and teaching for the International Tax Academy (ITA);
Occasional support to the Government Consultancy Department (GCD);
Occasional support to the Academic Activities of IBFD;
Translate tax treaties into English where necessary;
Maintain and expand the correspondents network in the region;
Source treaties, laws, regulations and other pertinent information.
Profile
Knowledge and experience
A university degree in law, accountancy or related areas (preferably an LL M or other post-graduate degree in taxation);
At least 2 years (3-5 for a Senior) of professional experience with a tax/accounting firm, a governmental
agency or an international organization dealing with international tax;
Knowledge of and experience with Scandinavian tax and investment regimes and in-depth knowledge of
one of the Scandinavian tax systems (preferably Sweden or Denmark).
Skills
Fluent in both spoken and written English and one or more Scandinavian language(s) (preferably Swedish or Danish);
Excellent writing and editorial skills.
Competencies
Communication;
Accuracy;
Result orientation;
Planning and organization of own work;
Initiative.
Salary and fringe benefits
Salary will depend on relevant work experience and background. We offer a salary up to a maximum of 56,124 gross per annum for a Research Associate level based on a full-time position (36 hours per week);
An additional 8% of the annual salary is considered holiday pay and paid out in May;
For many of our employees recruited abroad, we are able to assist with your application to the Dutch tax authorities for the 30% ruling;
Up to 31 days paid holiday per year;
Free physiotherapy massage every 3 weeks;
And more.
For more information, please contact:
Eleni Klaver, Manager European Knowledge Group,
Telephone +31 20 554 01 72
Send your application before
September 15 to:
Carla de Lange, Director HR using the form below.
IBFD is an Amsterdam-based organization. Its core business is research, publications and education in the area of international taxation and legislation. IBFD has a strong international client base of specifically Fortune 500 companies, governments, international consultancy firms and tax advisers. Within IBFD there are 130 employees, 70 of whom are foreigners from more than 30 countries. In addition, the organization is supported by a worldwide network of local correspondents, who report on the latest tax changes and trends. IBFD carries out government consultancy projects and its International Tax Academy provides a wide range of courses on international taxation.
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