Senior Manager: direct tax compliance

Description

This role involves supporting the tax team in compliance and general administrative tax guidance, specifically related to corporate income tax, for a portfolio of Luxembourg-based clients.
Key Responsibilities:
Clients & Business Development:

• Assist in identifying and proposing new tax service opportunities.
• Collaborate within multi-service and/or multi-jurisdictional client teams to ensure effective information sharing and relationship management.
• Maintain high levels of client satisfaction across the tax service portfolio.

People Management:

• Provide coaching, training, and support to the tax team.
• Coordinate day-to-day compliance tax services, ensuring high-quality service delivery to clients.

Operations:

• Act as the primary contact for Luxembourg tax authorities.
• Coordinate with clients’ third-party advisors.
• Review Luxembourg corporate tax returns, tax provision calculations, and tax assessments.
• Maintain comprehensive records of client tax affairs, services provided, and related filings.
• Ensure adherence to internal control frameworks and processes.

Financial Management:

• Assist in the development and execution of the services budget.
• Support in pricing strategies for new tax service opportunities.

Governance & Collaboration:

• Contribute to tax service projects at both group and jurisdictional levels.
• Work closely with tax teams in other jurisdictions to ensure a cohesive approach.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of previous experience preparing and reviewing Income tax returns for Luxembourg
• A big 4 accounting firm experience is desirable
• A relevant undergraduate degree (Accounting / Finance / Business) is preferable
• Advanced Microsoft Office, in particular Excel, skills
• The ability to work collaboratively with diverse client teams
• Attention to detail to ensure the delivery of consistent and high standards
• Excellent organisational and people skills
• A commitment and desire to deliver high-levels of client service
• Ability to think critically and creativity work under pressure and within tight deadlines
• Fluency in English and French would be an asset