CareerFinders, on behalf of our client, an expanding provider of Audit, Accounting & Tax services to both local and international clients, we are seeking to recruit a Direct Taxation & Transfer Pricing Associate to join their growing team based in Nicosia. Reporting to the Tax Supervisor, the successful applicant will support the department with the provision of advisory and consultation services to clients on direct tax issues as well as assisting in the preparation of transfer pricing documentation, benchmarking studies and local file reports to support clients' transfer pricing positions. You will hold an academic background relating to Accounting, Finance, Economics, Law or any other relevant field and possess a minimum of 1+ year of previous experience ideally working in a Tax or related role within a Audit Firm. Prior experience with Transfer Pricing is highly desirable and fluency in both verbal and written Greek & English is essential.

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist Tax Supervisor/Tax Manager in the provision of advisory and consultation services to clients on direct tax issues.
• Preparation & Review of tax memorandums for companies and individuals as assigned by the Tax Manager/Tax Supervisor.
• Assist in the preparation and filing of personal and corporate income tax returns.
• Research tax laws and regulations to ensure compliance with current and future developments in local and international tax legislation/practice.
• Participate in meetings with clients and assisting Tax Manager/Tax Supervisor in gathering of information and data.
• Complete tax assignments in a wide variety of industries, with a main focus on technology and fast-paced growth sectors.
• Work with other departments and business units within the organization to address tax-related matters.
• Prepare and/or assist with letters/reports/advanced tax rulings of opinion in relation to Taxation matters that will need to be submitted to the clients and/or to the Cyprus Tax Department.
• Assist in the preparation of transfer pricing documentation, benchmarking studies, and local file reports, to support clients' transfer pricing positions. Assist tax manager / tax supervisor on advising clients on transfer pricing matters, including the development of transfer pricing policies and documentation.
• Work along with tax manager / tax supervisor to ensure compliance with current and future transfer pricing developments in the domestic and international transfer pricing framework.
• Assist in the execution of various business development initiatives (e.g. preparation of newsletters, proposals, presentations).
• Stay up to date with all developments in the field of taxation.
• Contribute to a strong client relationship through positive interactions with client personnel.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Tax Manager.

Key Skills/Experience:

• Holder of a university degree (BSc/BA) with a background in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Law or any other relevant field.
• Approximately 1-3 years of related experience in an Audit Firm, Tax practice or related role.
• Exposure in a transfer pricing role will be considered an advantage.
• Professionalism, dependability, integrity, and trustworthiness.
• Maintain good relations with other members of staff and clients.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment as well as individually.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong work ethic and being motivated to continuously learn and improve skills.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in both Greek and English language.
• Knowledge of Russian or other foreign languages is considered an advantage.
• IT literate.

Key Benefits:

• An attractive and competitive remuneration package in accordance with qualifications and practicable experience.
• Expenses towards ACCA/ACA qualification are fully covered by the firm.
• Six days paid study leave in regards to the first attempt of examinations of ACCA/ACA qualifications.
• Flexible working conditions.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

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