Senior Research Associate - International Tax Academy, IBFD
IBFD is a leading International Tax Knowledge Centre. Its core business is research, publications and education in the area of cross-border taxation and legislation. IBFD has a strong international client base of specifically Fortune 500 companies, governments, international consultancy firms and tax advisers. Within IBFD there are 130 employees, 70 of whom are foreigners from more than 30 countries. In addition to this, the organization is supported by a worldwide network of local authors and correspondents who report on the latest tax changes and trends and are involved in updating our tax publications. IBFD carries out government consultancy projects and its International Tax Academy provides a wide range of courses on international taxation. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Amsterdam, IBFD also has a local presence in important markets such as North America and Asia.
We currently have a challenging position for a
Senior Research Associate ITA
International Tax Academy:
The International Tax Academy (ITA) was founded in 1989 and is the IBFD's training centre. It offers a wide range of courses; conferences and seminars specialized in the field of international taxation. ITA is recognized worldwide as a reputable learning center drawing on the expertise of the multinational IBFD research staff and external practitioners to provide a unique learning experience.
The team of ITA consists of a Team Manager, a Principal, two Senior Research Associates, a Senior Project Manager, one Course Coordinator Manager and several Course Coordinators.
Position within the organization:
The ITA Senior Research Associate reports to the ITA Team Manager.
Responsibilities:
-Teach across the range of topics in different regions in open, in-house and on-line courses;
-Develop new courses, conferences and seminars and improving existing courses;
-Prepare, review and improve course material; including preparing the content for the ITA on-line platform;
-Generate new business opportunities and manage client relationships;
-Assist the Team Manager as requested.
Requirements and characteristics:
Knowledge and experience
-Degree or Master Degree in law, accounting or economics or an equivalent qualification;
-Fluent in English; other languages desirable;
-Proven teaching and presentation abilities;
-At least 3-5 years tax experience with a MNE, government, consulting firm or other tax based organization;
-High level of tax knowledge especially in the area of tax treaties, direct corporate taxation, indirect taxation and/or transfer pricing;
-Creative writing abilities, specifically tailored to, and required for, the design of innovative new courses.
Skills
-Excellent teaching and presentation skills;
-Very good analytical and writing skills;
-Strong representation skills;
-Excellent Project Management skills;
-Good Computer literacy;
-Academic level.
Salary & fringe benefits
-Salary will depend on relevant work experience and background. We offer a salary between €41,124 and €65,196 gross per annum based on a full-time position (36 hours per week);
-An additional 8% of the annual salary is considered ‘holiday pay’ and paid out in May;
-For many of our employees recruited abroad, we are able to assist with your application to the Dutch tax authorities for the 30% ruling;
-Up to 31 days paid holiday per year;
-Free physiotherapy massage every 3 weeks;
-And more.
For more information, please contact:
Arcotia Hatsidimitris, ITA Team Manager
Telephone +31-20 554 0 180
IBFD is an Amsterdam-based organization. Its core business is research, publications and education in the area of international taxation and legislation. IBFD has a strong international client base of specifically Fortune 500 companies, governments, international consultancy firms and tax advisers. Within IBFD there are 130 employees, 70 of whom are foreigners from more than 30 countries. In addition, the organization is supported by a worldwide network of local correspondents, who report on the latest tax changes and trends. IBFD carries out government consultancy projects and its International Tax Academy provides a wide range of courses on international taxation.