Senior Tax and Compliance Specialist, Trust - Malta

About the role

A multidisciplinary organisation based in Malta with expertise in trust, corporate services, and family office advisory is seeking a high-calibre Tax Compliance Specialist to lead, develop, and scale its corporate tax service line. This senior role combines strategic business development, complex direct tax advisory, and risk oversight, supported by active mentorship of an expanding team of professionals. You will act as the principal authority for clients and stakeholders, ensuring total technical excellence.

To excel in this position, you must have a proven track record managing client portfolios within a professional services environment. We are looking for a proactive leader with a sharp commercial mindset, excellent communication skills, and a desire to build an innovative, tech-forward direct tax practice.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the tax services line strategy.
• Promote innovation, efficiency, and the use of tax technology and automation tools.
• Provide expert tax advice on corporate reorganisations, M&A, investment structures, and transfer pricing policies, including documentation to support cross-border structures and compliance with OECD principles.
• Act as the key tax contact for major clients, offering strategic and practical guidance tailored to their needs.
• Stay ahead of international and domestic tax developments, including OECD BEPS, Pillar 2, CRS, FATCA, and other regulatory frameworks.
• Oversee corporate tax compliance, ensuring adherence to Maltese tax laws and international reporting standards.
• Develop and maintain tax risk frameworks, internal tax policies, procedures, and best practice frameworks to ensure consistency and efficiency across the department.
• Build strong, long-term client relationships by providing trusted, proactive advice on tax matters and cross-selling tax services.
• Actively participate in industry forums, seminars, and professional associations.
• Mentor, lead, and develop the tax team, including resourcing, performance reviews, training, and professional development.
• Contribute to the strategic growth of the firm by identifying and developing opportunities to expand tax services and showcase the firm’s tax expertise.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in accountancy, law, taxation, or an equivalent professional qualification.
• Extensive experience in tax advisory, compliance, and planning, ideally gained within a professional services company or Big 4 accountancy firm.
• Strong knowledge of Maltese tax legislation (preferable), international tax developments, and regulatory reporting obligations.
• Technical expertise in direct taxation, corporate structuring, and international tax frameworks.
• Candidates from outside Malta may also be considered.