Tax Senior

We are currently seeking experienced Mobility Professionals.  Qualified candidates will possess at least two or three years of general tax experience, with at least one year in experience in expatriate and foreign national tax compliance, tax equalization policy implementation, consulting, immigration services and management of international assignee populations of multinational clients.  This professional will be responsible for managing internal resources and will work directly with clients to provide expatriate and foreign national tax delivery and advisory services to our clients.  They will review individual income tax returns, conduct Turkish tax law research, manage tax consulting projects, and assist in the administration of client Global Mobility programs and immigration process.  Candidates must be familiar with large, complex engagements and be able to work efficiently and with a sense of urgency.

Key Responsibilities 

• Provide high quality client service and support for clients’ international assignment programs
• Ensure services provided are within the agreed service level and scope for each engagement
• Manage workflow of tax return compliance workload and consulting projects
• Provide immigration services for expats,
• Build and maintain trusting relationship with client’s international assignment program contacts
• Manage and coach a local and offshore team who provide support and guidance to assignees and assignment program
• Conduct Turkish tax briefings
• Monitor account financials and manage the billing process
• Prepare and present annual reports to the client

This role would ideally suit individuals who are extremely client service driven with strong commercial awareness, having worked in the individual income tax arena for one or more years with some experience in expatriate and foreign national issues.  This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to further their experience and knowledge of Global Mobility management within a Professional Services organization. The successful candidate will have the following attributes:

Competencies

• A Bachelor's Degree is required, with a Masters or equivalent preferred.  Degree in Accounting, Finance or other Business-related field. Experience with a Big-4 Firm and ability to speak multiple languages are both a plus.
• Familiarity with individual income tax issues pertaining to expatriates and foreign nationals, tax compliance in jurisdictions outside of Turkey, and the tax equalization process.
• Understanding of taxation, social security and immigration implications associated with international assignments and compensation and benefits is desirable
• Client service orientation, with exceptional interpersonal skills
• Excellent project management, presentation and organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive with a solid work ethic
• Experience with supervising and developing staff