Location: Baku, Azerbaijan

Job Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

Tax Advisor is responsible to provide expert tax advice and solutions, ensuring compliance with Azerbaijani tax laws and regulations and optimizing their tax positions.

Responsibilities:

Tax Compliance:

• Stay up-to-date with Azerbaijani tax laws, regulations, and changes.
• Assist clients in preparing and filing accurate and timely tax returns.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant tax obligations according to the Tax code of Azerbaijan Republic.

Tax Planning and Advisory:

• Conduct tax planning to minimize clients’ tax liabilities while remaining compliant with local laws.
• Provide expert advice on tax-efficient business structures and transactions.
• Identify opportunities for tax savings and recommend appropriate strategies.

Client Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Understand clients’ financial goals and objectives, and tailor tax solutions accordingly.
• Communicate complex tax matters to clients in a clear and understandable manner.

Research and Analysis:

• Conduct research on tax issues, interpret tax legislation, and provide insights on the implications for clients.
• Analyze financial data and transactions to assess tax implications.
• Stay informed about international tax developments that may impact clients with cross-border activities.

Compliance and Reporting:

• Assist clients in responding to tax inquiries, audits, and assessments by tax authorities.
• Prepare and maintain accurate tax records and documentation for clients.
• Ensure clients meet all tax-related reporting requirements.

Team Collaboration:

• Collaborate with colleagues within the consulting firm, including lawyers, accountants, and financial analysts, to deliver comprehensive client solutions.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior tax advisors and interns.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; a Master’s degree or professional tax qualification is a plus.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience as a tax advisor or consultant.
• In-depth knowledge of Azerbaijani tax laws and regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in tax software, in accounting software 1C 8.3.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially excel, word, outlook).

Requirements:

• Azerbaijani citizenship.
• Fluency in Azerbaijani, Russian and English languages.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ethical conduct and a high level of integrity.
• Flexibility to adapt to changes in the business environment.

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