Direct Tax Compliance Leader

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Direct Tax Compliance Leader to take ownership of our corporate tax service line and drive its continued growth. This senior leadership position combines deep technical tax expertise with strong business acumen, client relationship management, and team leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Define and execute the direct tax service line strategy aligned with overall business objectives.
• Drive innovation, process improvement, and adoption of tax technology solutions.
• Provide expert advice on corporate restructurings, M&A, and domestic/international investment structures.
• Advise clients on transfer pricing policies and documentation in line with OECD principles.
• Act as primary tax advisor for key clients, delivering commercially focused solutions.
• Monitor Maltese and international tax legislation, including OECD BEPS, Pillar 2, CRS, FATCA.
• Oversee corporate tax compliance, ensuring accurate and timely tax returns and statutory filings.
• Develop and maintain robust tax risk management frameworks, policies, and governance procedures.
• Build long‑term client relationships through proactive tax planning and advisory services.
• Collaborate with other service lines to identify cross‑selling opportunities.
• Represent the organisation at industry events and professional associations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing tax team.
• Support training initiatives and knowledge‑sharing activities.
• Contribute to business development, thought leadership, and market positioning strategies.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Law, Taxation or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification in taxation, accounting or law is an asset.
• Extensive experience in direct tax compliance, advisory and tax planning within professional services, corporate services or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of Maltese tax legislation and international tax frameworks.
• Proven experience managing client portfolios and delivering high‑quality tax advisory services.
• In‑depth understanding of corporate structuring, international taxation, transfer pricing and regulatory reporting.

Required skills

• Maltese tax legislation
• International tax frameworks (OECD BEPS, Pillar 2, CRS, FATCA)
• Transfer pricing documentation and policy
• Corporate tax compliance and reporting