EMEA TAX Compliance - AVP

EMEA Tax Compliance Director Company Profile Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries. As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence and strong team ethic. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career? A place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture. The Finance Division reports to the Chief Financial Officer and consists of some 3,000 employees worldwide. Finance protects the Morgan Stanley franchise by serving as guardian of the Firm's books and records, and by contributing to firm wide risk management and risk reduction. This division maintains relationships with Morgan Stanley's various industry and government regulators, and also serves as the conduit of financial information to the outside investment community. Finance plays a critical role as advisor to Morgan Stanley's various businesses and its senior management team. Department Summary The EMEA Tax Department is responsible for all direct tax returns and audits in the EMEA region together with involvement in internal restructures, Firm acquisitions and Business Unit structures that are on the Firm's Balance Sheet. In addition, the Department is also responsible for EMEA Indirect Tax, Tax Advisory and US Tax Reporting and Global Tax Risk. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly talented and motivated EMEA tax team with offices in London, Glasgow, Frankfurt and Budapest. The successful candidate will work closely with all levels of the Tax Department team, including Executive and Managing Directors. Whilst based in Glasgow, this role has responsibilities across EMEA which presents a unique opportunity to build networks across Tax and Finance. Primary Responsibilities Managing tax compliance for UK and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) tax jurisdiction entities: - Key control in ensuring tax data is accurately captured, identifying and assessing areas of tax risk - Identify tax risk and involvement in executing solutions in respect of new or changing business activities - Tax audit management, with legal entity controller and advisor liaison in the UK and overseas. - Review of quarterly effective tax rate reporting, as well as the year-end tax provision process both for US GAAP group reporting and for IFRS/ European GAAP individual company reporting. - Overseas and UK financial statement disclosure reviews. - Corporate income tax return review and submissions. Dealing with issues such as taxation of branches, foreign tax credits, CFCs etc. - Tax payment calculation review - US Federal Annual Tax reporting (5471) - Monthly General Ledger balance attestation for Deferred and Current Tax Provisions - System expert in global tax provision calculation packages. Tax Technical - Identify and research UK and EMEA tax technical matters, including the impact of Finance Act changes. Team Management - Coaching and development of team - Driving innovation and efficiency improvement - Manage communication with Senior Tax Management - Technical training delivery and support Risk Management - EMEA tax compliance risk owner, assisting with RCSA and SAO preparation. - EMEA Tax Compliance Policy and documentation Skills required (essential) This is an important and challenging role within an organisation that is a global leader in its field. The candidate should be a strong team player, be happy to take the initiative and have a high level of personal commitment. They should also have excellent interpersonal and communications skills. Task, time management and organisational skills should be a major part of their skill set. - Qualified ACCA/CIMA/CA accountant or ATT/CTA qualified - Experience of working in UK corporation tax within either practice or industry - A strong knowledge of UK tax issues and practical UK tax compliance experience is required. - - -- Experience of other tax jurisdictions would be advantageous. - Experience of managing and motivating others either as part of a direct or virtual team - Applicants should have a record of managing a portfolio of deliverables and meeting tight deadlines - Must have the ability to think critically and self-review - Should challenge accepted processes, and suggest alternative solutions - Strong control focus while maintaining a high level of client service - Self-motivated, with a desire to succeed and develop professionally and personally - Ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment and be a team player. - Strong interpersonal and communication skills - Proficiency with Micros