EMEA Corporate Tax VP
POSTING DATE: Feb 28, 2023
PRIMARY LOCATION: Europe, Middle East, Africa-United Kingdom-United Kingdom-London
EDUCATION LEVEL: Bachelor's Degree
JOB: Finance
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full Time
JOB LEVEL: Vice President
About us:
Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. Morgan Stanley provides a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, achieve and grow.
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We offer:
Work in the Tax department of one of the world's top tier Financial Institutions and gain first-hand insight of our business
A desirable compensation and benefits package including eligibility for an annual bonus
Professional development opportunities including access to Morgan Stanley's world-class internal trainings
Enriching challenges that provide opportunity for constant learning and advancement
A supportive and vibrant diverse environment, we are inclusive of individual backgrounds and leverage them to foster our work environment and culture
Department Profile:
The EMEA Tax Department is responsible for Corporate Tax, Indirect Tax, Business Unit Tax Advisory, US Tax Reporting and Global Tax Risk with offices in London, Glasgow, Frankfurt, and Budapest. Members work closely across the EMEA region and with the NY and Asia offices. Also with wider Finance, Treasury and Legal Departments.
Team Profile:
This is a senior role within the Firm Tax team, with Corporate Tax compliance, reporting and accounting in 25 jurisdictions across EMEA. The candidate will have responsibility for a portfolio of companies, both within the UK and across the EMEA region, and will lead / contribute to various strategic projects e.g. corporate restructuring, acquisitions, disposals, regulatory changes etc.
You will:
Provide tax considerations into key business decisions, participating and / or driving group tax projects.
Establish and maintain close partnership with key business functions, in particular Finance, Legal, HR, Treasury and Business Units.
Proactively monitor international tax legislative changes, assess impact on the business and propose plan of action
Manage tax compliance, audits and reporting within UK and Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), including advising on technical and strategic matters.
Review quarterly effective tax rates for US GAAP and IFRS reporting
Develop and mentor junior team members, providing technical training and support
Support innovation and process efficiency initiatives
You have:
Proficient UK Corporation Tax knowledge and experience. Experience of other EMEA jurisdictions would be an advantage. Financial services experience not a pre-requisite.
ACCA/CIMA/CA or ATT/CTA qualifications
8+ years of UK Corporation tax work experience in Practice or Industry
Strong project management skills
Worked in collaborative teams, provided training and motivated others
Ability and willingness to work with virtual teams across varying regions towards the achievement of common goals
Aptitude for working in a swiftly changing, dynamic environment
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Self-motivated personality with high standards for quality of work, controls, and accuracy
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word). Experience of Alphatax would be an advantage.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.