Tax and Transfer Pricing Manager

OVERVIEW

The Maples Group is a standard bearer in financial and legal services, trusted by many of the world’s largest hedge fund managers, private equity firms and international corporations.

Our distinction flows from our carefully curated team: 2,500+ professionals characterised by tenacity, ethics and exacting excellence. Operating in key financial centres across the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, our international presence offers a unique springboard for career development and cross-cultural immersion. Our side-by-side financial and legal services are similarly ripe for interdisciplinary learning and growth.

The Maples Group looks to add a Dublin based Tax and Transfer Pricing Manager to our team and invites eager and qualified candidates to apply. We are committed to diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity as we attract, retain and develop world-class talent.

Who We Seek

Our merit-based culture suits professionals in pursuit of boundless careers and lives. Beyond their acumen, team members are collaborative and conscientious, bringing a healthy sense of drive and purpose to each interaction and to all aspects of their work.

About the Role

The Tax and Transfer Pricing Manager reports to the Group Tax Director and supports various Group functions, including Finance, Legal, HR and Compliance. Its tactical responsibilities feed one larger objective: To continue to develop its in-house tax capability to manage the Group's tax affairs and provide world class tax support to Maples Group. Primary responsibilities include:

Tax Accounting and Compliance

• Working with Finance to support annual audits and preparation of tax provisions
• Tax Compliance Oversight: Lead and manage direct tax compliance for the group
• Reporting and Documentation: Ensure timely and accurate preparation and submission of all tax returns and compliance documentation, maintaining high standards of accuracy and compliance
• Engagement with Authorities: Support local Finance teams on direct tax inquiries and audits and assisting on managing tax audits as necessary
• Technology Development and Implementation: Identify opportunities for development and implementation of new technology and automated processes to increase the efficiency of tax reporting and compliance, while reducing risks associated with manual processes
• Training and Development: Provide training and support to internal stakeholders on direct tax compliance matters, fostering a culture of tax awareness within the organisation
• Monitoring impact of Pillar 2 developments on the Maples Group

Transfer Pricing

• Monitoring and supporting compliance with the Group's transfer pricing arrangements including working with Group Finance in the analysis of the Transfer Pricing methodology to ensure that each entity is abiding by the global Transfer Pricing agreements set out by the Group
• Ensuring transfer pricing files are complete and up to date
• Lead global transfer pricing compliance and policy review, including documentation, notifications, and filings.
• Support transfer pricing process improvements within the tax and finance teams; improving transfer pricing policies, procedures and operations
• Assisting with transfer pricing inquiries and/or tax audits as they arise
• Maintain excellent relationships across our finance teams and external advisors and partner with our businesses and executive team to provide commercially focused tax advice
• Keep up to date on global transfer pricing developments and their impact on the Group, including OECD, UN and country specific developments, ensuring possible effects of changes are addressed

Tax Advisory

• Supporting ad hoc tax research and planning projects.
• Advising the finance and business teams on various tax matters (including risk assessment and mitigation planning)

EXPERIENCE

What You Bring

In addition to indisputably high ethical standards and autonomy, the ideal candidate possesses the following:

• Demonstrable experience in international tax law, including corporate tax, VAT, transfer pricing, and tax compliance for law firms or professional services environments.
• ACA, ACCA, CTA, or equivalent tax/accountancy qualification, with a strong academic background.
• Proven ability to provide high-level tax planning and advisory services to senior stakeholders, including partners and executive management.
• Current understanding of relevant tax legislation, tax authority practices, and regulatory requirements affecting professional services firms.
• The ability to communicate complex tax issues clearly to both legal professionals and non-specialists.
• Track record of leading and delivering multiple tax projects simultaneously, often under tight deadlines.
• Ability to identify tax risks and opportunities within the firm’s business model and contribute to strategic decision-making.
• High standards of integrity and professional ethics, with a commitment to compliance and best practice.

BENEFITS & REWARDS

The most enduring professional relationships are reciprocal relationships. The Maples Group prioritises employee health and wellbeing. Depending on your location, we offer a range of benefits, including:

• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental and optical)
• Competitive vacation packages
• Educational assistance and professional development programmes
• Savings or pension plan
• Life insurance
• Travel insurance
• Global mental wellness programme
• Sports clubs and social events

ABOUT MAPLES GROUP

Over five decades, the Maples Group has grown from modest beginnings into one of the world's preeminent professional services firms, offering specialised fiduciary, fund administration, regulatory and compliance, entity formation and management and legal services on the laws of the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Ireland, Jersey and Luxembourg.

You can learn more about the Maples Group on our corporate website. Experience our culture and our people on our Careers Page or on LinkedIn.

Any candidates invited to interview for a role in Maples and Calder, Dublin, will receive a sensory overview of the office, inclusive of sensory maps and accessibility information.

Please note that it is Maples standard policy to undertake various background screening checks on all applicants to whom a conditional job offer is made. All job offers are subject to the completion of satisfactory background screening checks. Further details on the background screening checks will be advised to each candidate who receives a conditional job offer from Maples.

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