
Tax Advisory Leader
- Valletta, Malta Island
- €60,000-75,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Interpret complex direct tax legislation and case law, translating it into clear, practical advice;
- Draft structured, technically sound tax opinions, memos, and recommendations;
- Serve as the go-to direct tax expert for clients and internal teams;
- Monitor legislative developments and proactively update stakeholders;
- Lead technical discussions, workshops, and training sessions;
- Own project delivery timelines and mentor junior colleagues;
- Prepare clients and teams for implementation and address follow-up inquiries.
- Recognised qualification in Accounting or Law (e.g., ACCA, CPA), plus a specialised tax certification (e.g., ADIT or Master's in Tax);
- Minimum 4 years' experience in direct tax advisory, ideally within a professional services or international tax setting;
- Proven track record handling complex direct tax matters (e.g., corporate structuring, treaty interpretation, shareholder exits);
- Familiarity with domestic and international tax legislation-including double tax treaties, EU directives, and anti-avoidance rules-is a strong advantage;
- Experience advising on cross-border transactions, group restructures, or transfer pricing is desirable;
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to internal knowledge-sharing and thought leadership;
- Evident management capability and leadership potential.
- Analytical and detail-oriented, with a passion for clarity and structure;
- Naturally curious and research-driven, always aiming to understand the “why”;
- Self-managed, organised, proactive, and solution-oriented;
- Excellent communication skills-both written and verbal;
- Approachable, professional, and accountable in collaborative environments.