Floriana, Malta

Indirect Tax Specialist

 Job Description:

Represented by R77 Elite Talent

R77 Elite Talent is working with a well-established and growing organisation to identify a skilled Indirect Tax Specialist to join their team. This is a full-time opportunity for a professional with strong expertise in Value-Added Tax (VAT) who is keen to manage a diverse portfolio of clients and provide high-level advisory support.

The role requires strong knowledge of VAT legislation, excellent analytical ability, and the confidence to operate in a fast-paced, client-focused environment. Experience with broader corporate tax matters and tax refund procedures will be considered an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

VAT Compliance and Reporting

  • Prepare and submit accurate VAT returns in line with legal deadlines.

  • Reconcile VAT accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly.

  • Maintain organised records of VAT transactions, invoices, and supporting documentation.

  • Monitor changes in VAT regulations and communicate their impact.

Advisory and Planning

  • Advise on VAT implications of sales, purchases, imports, and exports.

  • Identify VAT optimisation opportunities, including input VAT recovery.

  • Support the development of VAT policies and procedures.

  • Provide guidance on complex areas such as cross-border transactions, partial exemption, and group VAT registrations.

Audit and Risk Management

  • Represent the organisation during VAT audits and investigations.

  • Prepare documentation and liaise with tax auditors as required.

  • Carry out internal VAT compliance checks to mitigate risks.

Collaboration and Training

  • Deliver training sessions on VAT fundamentals and best practices.

  • Clearly communicate VAT concepts to non-specialists.

  • Keep up to date with VAT developments and industry trends.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related field.

  • A professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, ACA, CIMA) or tax qualification (e.g., CTA) is preferred.

  • Strong knowledge of local and international VAT regulations; experience across multiple jurisdictions is highly valued.

  • Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills.

To apply or learn more, please contact R77 Elite Talent in confidence.

  Required Skills:

Legislation Compliance Collaboration Checks Returns Tax Communication Skills Risk Management Regulations Records Accounting Documentation Finance Planning Training Sales Communication Management