Junior Tax Counsel

About Citco

Citco is a global leader in fund services, corporate governance and related asset services with staff across 80 offices worldwide. With more than $1 trillion in assets under administration, we deliver end-to-end solutions and exceptional service to meet our clients’ needs.

For more information about Citco, please visit www.citco.com

About the Team & Business Line:

The Group Tax team is responsible for establishing, implementing and maintaining an efficient and compliant global tax structure. It provides tax advice and subject matter expertise on international tax issues and matters relating to the Citco’s subsidiaries as well as their products.

The team develops and drives also Citco’s global tax risk management and works closely with the business units and finance, HR, risk and legal teams. The position can be in Luxembourg, Switzerland or Amsterdam and will focus on Indirect Tax matters of the group

Your Role:

• You will have the understanding and ability to communicate the company’s strategy, products and organizational design to stakeholders internally and externally.
• You will monitor and analyze the impact of new and proposed global and local tax legislation on the company’s strategy, products and organizational design.
• You will define tax requirements in organizational change projects
• You will lead tax related organization change projects
• You will review VAT/GST returns and advise Finance on compliance requirements.
• You will assist in responding to requests and questions formulated by local country taxing authorities.
• You will assist  and support Finance with tax audits
• You will review intercompany agreements associated with international transactions and work with management, finance and legal counsel to properly execute and implement such agreements.
• You will develop relationships with key members of the management, finance, HR, risk and tax teams in relevant jurisdictions
• You will develop relationships with key external stakeholder in relevant jurisdictions
• You will stay updated on all tax developments and changes in relevant legislation
• You will perform ad hoc duties to support members of the Group Tax Team
• You will be the in house tax advisory on Indirect Tax matters
• You will perform complex tax law research assignments and draft detailed technical tax memorandums.

About You:

• You are a qualified accountant or have a university degree in tax law
• You have 3-5 years’ experience in the Big 4 or professional services/private practice experience in Indirect Tax is essential
• You have the ability to provide accurate analyses on complex tax specific matters
• You have the ability to assist in routine technical, financial, and organizational activities by researching issues independently
• You have general transfer pricing experience
• You have a strong technical background
• You have the ability to work to deadlines and deliver under pressure
• You have excellent computer-literacy skills
• You have business & technical expertise
• You are a problem solver
• You have the ability to work effectively cross-functionally
• You have strong English communication skills, oral and written
• You are a team player
• You have excellent attention to details and accuracy
• You have the ability to manage multiple priorities
• You are willing to travel

Our Benefits

Your well-being is of paramount importance to us, and central to our success. We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success in your career while balancing personal needs. Ask us about specific benefits in your location.

We recognize diversity as a source of organizational pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization.

Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.