Manager - International Tax and Transaction Services

EY is Cyprus’ fastest growing Big 4 Firm and we have an exciting opportunity to join our International Tax and Transaction Services (ITTS) team, who are leaders in international tax advisory and cross border M&A. As part of our ITTS team, you will be working with some of the world’s largest corporations across a broad range of industries and sectors and will be collaborating with high performing teams from across our global network of ITTS professionals.

This is a period of unprecedented change in the international tax arena and a great time to join the ITTS team. As a manager in our ITTS practice, you will be responsible for advising our clients as they navigate through these unprecedented changes. You will also have the opportunity to provide tax advice in the M&A space and assist clients on highly complex transactions including advising on both pre and post transaction reorganisations.

The opportunity

The pace of change in the international tax landscape in recent years has led to an increased demand for services and support from our clients. With our business expanding accordingly, we are looking for people who can assist clients on a wide range of Cypriot and international tax matters. You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects which are focused on helping clients to develop and execute their international tax strategy, including:

•    Managing the risk arising from global tax law change resulting from Global/European developments such as Pillar II Global Minimum Tax

•    M&A transactions – pre-transaction reorganisations and post-transaction integration

•    IP realignment/optimization transactions

•    Corporate restructuring

•    Tax efficient financing and treasury management

•    Legal structure rationalisation

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manage the successful delivery of technically complex and demanding advisory projects  (such as mergers and acquisitions, group restructurings, loans restructurings, IP structuring etc.)
• Work with clients to develop innovative solutions to tax challenges which are aligned with our client’s strategies and operations
• Assist with tax due diligence projects and transactional tax related work
• Liaise and coordinate with colleagues both locally and across the EY network
• Build and maintain client relationships and a professional network in order to identify and develop business opportunities for the firm
• Develop junior team members through effectively supervising, coaching and mentoring

Qualifications

• Degree in Law, Finance or Accounting
• At least 5 years of previous relevance experience in the tax services of a reputable large or medium-sized firm
• Experience of managing a team and/or coaching and developing more junior team members
• Excellent communication and project/team management skills
• Strong understanding of international tax concepts as well as experience with OECD BEPS initiatives (mainly Pillar 2) and recent EU legislative changes (such as EU ATAD, MDR/DAC6)
• Master’s Degree in Tax or a qualification in International Tax will be considered as an advantage
• ACCA/ACA qualification is not required but may be considered as an advantage
• Excellent knowledge of Cyprus Tax Laws
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Self-motivated and used to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment
• Highly reliable, trustworthy and loyal personalit
  What working at EY offers
  
  EY offers an attractive remuneration package for rewarding both personal and team performance. We are committed to be an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements.
  
  In addition but not limited to our benefits include
• Fully Sponsored Professional Qualifications
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• EY Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (counselling, legal and financial consultation services).
• EY Tech MBA , EY Masters in Business Analysis & EY Masters in Sustainability
• EY Badges - digital credentials
• Mobility programs
• Flexible working arrangements
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Paternity Leave
• Maternity, Wedding and New Baby Gifts
• Friday afternoon off
• Dress for the Occasion
• Free parking

About EY

As a global leader in Assurance, Consulting, Strategy and Transactions and Tax, we are using the finance products, expertise and systems we have developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we will make our goal to be the best employer, a reality.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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