Senior Direct Tax Officer

Location Central Region
Discipline: Accounting & Professional Services, Corporate Services
Job type: Full Time
Salary: Attractive
Job ref: 948
Published: December 23 2025
Our client is seeking a motivated and skilled Senior Direct Tax Officer to join their growing team. This role offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative environment  and further develop your skills while contributing to meaningful projects.

Responsibilities:
  • The selected candidate will be responsible for assistance corporate clients with tax registration process.
  • Reviewing corporate tax returns of local and international tax clients.
  • Reviewing tax refund claim forms for international clients.
  • Assisting with the assessment of reserves and preparation of dividend warrants.
  • Providing technical support on tax matters, including corporate restructuring, share transfer, international tax implications.
  • Assisting in the drafting of tax advisory opinions and tax rulings.
  • Mentor and support junior tax staff — guiding them technically, reviewing their work, and helping them grow.
  • Suggest and contribute to improvements to internal procedures, documentation, workflows, and client service processes.
  • Cooperate with other departments (corporate, compliance, accounting) where tax intersects.
  • Keeping up to date with direct tax developments.
  • The selected candidate will be reporting to the Head of Direct Tax & Corporate Services.

Requirements:
  • Must have at least 2-3 years’ experience in a similar position.
  • Knowledge of the CFR tax system/excel and the Maltese Income Tax System
  • Be in possession of a university degree in Accountancy or ACCA qualification (or equivalent)
  • Be a good team player with effective interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Willingness to learn, proactive, flexible and committed.
  • Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.
  • Proficient in English both written and spoken (knowledge of Maltese and Italian would be considered an asset)
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office is essential.

Benefits:
  •  Competitive salary based on academic qualifications and experience.
  • Flexibility Policy.
  • Annual Appraisal and performance bonus in December.
  • CPE hours plus Memberships paid.
  • Continued Development Policy.
  • Health insurance.
  • Business casual dress code.