Tax Manager

Our client The Land Development Agency (LDA) is a commercial, semi-State body that seeks to maximise the supply of affordable homes on public and other land in a financially sustainable manner, supporting the creation of thriving communities and delivering ongoing positive social impact. It is overseen by an independent board of directors and is funded with €5 billion of equity capital committed by the Government. It is also permitted to borrow up to €1.25bn

The LDA has commenced construction on a number of projects on State land and has a delivery pipeline in excess of 17,000 homes. It also works in partnership with the country’s largest and most experienced homebuilders and will deliver a further 8,000 homes under the Government’s Project Tosaigh initiative.

Additionally, the LDA is working on large-scale longer-term strategic areas by master-planning and bringing forward planning applications in locations such as Limerick Colbert Quarter, the Digital Hub in Dublin and Sandy Road in Galway.

Summary: 

·        Supervise corporate income tax return compliance.

·        Ensure timely completion and filing of all tax returns.

·        Assist Senior Management with global mobility-related issues.

·        Aid Senior Management in addressing internal and external tax inquiries and audits.

·        Assist in preparing local and master transfer pricing files.

·        Stay updated on changes in local tax legislation.

·        Conduct ad-hoc research on emerging tax issues.

·        Organise Training for LDA staff on Tax

·        Co-ordinate transaction advice and liaise with external tax advisor

·        Contribute to the tax strategy and corporate goals of the LDA

·        Build out tax control framework

·        Create and keep up to date Policies, Procedures and Process across all tax heads

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The tax manager is a key role in the LDA Finance Function reporting directly to the CFO. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring that tax compliance and tax strategy are embedded in the LDA. A key liaison with all business units on tax matters across all tax heads in the LDA with the assistance of external tax advisors.

Requirements:

·        Hold a professional tax qualification (AITI/CTA or equivalent), ideally with an accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).

·        Possess PQE tax experience with a Big 4 or Top 10 public accounting firm and/or multinational corporation preferred.

·        Advanced knowledge of tax accounting, audit processes, and tax law.

·        Excellent drafting, communication, and organizational skills.

·        Demonstrate high motivation and interpersonal skills for effective engagement with colleagues, external advisors, and key stakeholders.