A Big 4 firm based in Dublin, Ireland is seeking a Tax Director for their Financial Services practice.
The FS tax group advises on a broad range of international and domestic clients across a wide variety of industries and with a particular focus on the financial services sector.
Their client list includes all of the significant financial institutions in Ireland, in the banking, insurance and fund management sectors. The group also advises many clients involved in complex structured finance and capital markets transactions with a market leadership portion in the big-ticket (aircraft, ships etc.) finance and leasing sectors.
Key responsibilities:
Supervisory responsibility for a portfolio of both Irish and Multinational clients;
Overseeing the detailed tax work of managers and seniors on a number of varied projects such as mergers and acquisitions, developments and such;
Liaising closely with clients in relation to planning, and to discuss business developments generally;
Researching and resolving technical queries from clients;
Reviewing and finalising final tax return submissions for corporates and tax provisions for financial statements;
Liaising with partners, as well as other professionals including Audit, Corporate Finance, etc.;
Overseeing a group of managers, seniors and trainees;
Monitoring the development of managers and playing a key role in their development;
Participation in the delivery of training courses to staff;
Playing a key role in the development of new business, through participation in industry and potential client focus groups.
Requirements:
Qualified accountant (Chartered Accountant or equivalent) and tax consultant (AITI)
Strong technical knowledge of accounting (including IFRS)
At least 9 years in a professional tax environment, including at least five years as manager or equivalent
Excellent team leading, interpersonal and communication skills
Strong commercial awareness and business development skills.
Excellent drive, enthusiasm and commitment.
Excellent remuneration packages at all levels - at Director level the package includes an extremely competitive base salary, performance based bonus and Director benefits along with a flexible benefits package.
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