Baker Tilly

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SENIOR TAX CONSULTANT

Baker Tilly Belgium is the brand name of a group of firms specialised in bookkeeping, accountancy, tax law, audit, corporate finance, advice, consultancy and professional services. The group has around 100 employees and branches in Aalst, Berlare, Ghent (Melle) and Liège. We are an independent member of Baker Tilly International, the 8th largest network in the world. Experienced specialists and multidisciplinary teams provide proactive, tailor-made, integrated services. We work for SMEs and large companies active in various domains and sectors. We have the strength required to provide optimal service, but at the same time we are sufficiently small-scale to offer personal tailor-made solutions. The quality and strength of an international player as well as the personal approach and price of a local player - that is Baker Tilly Belgium.

For the growth of our teams we are looking for people who put the client first.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Belgian office is looking for a Senior Tax Consultant to join its practice to provide advisory services in the corporate income tax domain. The main tasks will consist of advisory in a wide variety of tax issues, tax planning and restructuring, as well as assistance in tax audits, research for and writing of tax memoranda, tax compliance and review/calculation of income tax provisions. This position involves advising Belgian based SME’s and larger international companies on the Belgian (and possibly foreign) tax implications of their operations on the Belgian territory and abroad.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality;
  • Provide innovative tax planning, consulting, and compliance expertise to clients within the agreed budget and deadline;
  • Research and consulting on various tax matters;
  • Manage multiple requests from client services teams and clients directly;
  • Act pro-actively to spot business and process improvements in client files and make recommendations to the (internal/external) client as a business advisor;
  • Work closely with colleagues and other team members;
  • Build and maintain strong client relations and cross-sell services;
  • Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis Execute and complete tax projects in a wide variety of industries;
  • Perform other job-related duties as necessary.
REQUIREMENTS
  • University degree in law or economics, with a postgraduate qualification in tax;
  • 3 to 5 years of current experience with a public accounting firm required;
  • Corporate income tax specialisation but ability to make relevant links to personal income tax situation where appropriate;
  • Proven team player and ready to invest in building a relationship of trust with other team members;
  • Good project management skills;
  • Exposure to a wide range of industries with experience in tax planning, consulting, research and compliance review for corporate clients;
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to build client relationships with feel for impact of size, type and expectations of client firm;
  • Experience with regard to corporate restructurings is an advantage;
  • Able to communicate fluently in English, Dutch and French (orally and in writing);
  • Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel to client offices.
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Linda Berckmans, l.berckmans (at) bakertillybelgium.be, T : +32 53 70 01 11