Tax Lead – listed Pan European REIT

Client / Job / Person Spec Details

PSD have been exclusively instructed by a listed Pan European Real Estate Investor / Manager with over £7bn in AUM.  The business has a global presence with over 300 assets across Europe & Asia, and a solid track record of investment in Europe.  They launched a REIT which focuses on Pan-European assets mainly in France, Germany & the Netherlands, and these include a mix of industrial / logistics and offices.  Due to the continued success of the REIT plus new mandates in the pipeline, the business is looking for an experience Tax Manager who will be responsible for oversight of the tax compliance and reporting requirements of the REIT; as well as structuring of additional mandates across the business.

Responsibilities will include:

• Actively managing the Pan-European tax position of all mandates for the REIT and the business.
• Manage the tax risk of REIT in line with the Tax Risk Management Policy
• Procure and manage tax advice for new transactions, tax efficiency, law changes, and structuring opportunities for all relevant mandates
• Manage the tax compliance and reporting requirements for all relevant mandates in consultation with the relevant fund controller.
• Manage REIT’s tax outsourcing arrangements in consultation with the relevant fund controllers

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate and have the following attributes/skills:

• Big 4 / Top 10 trained, with over 10 years’ experience in Tax
• ATT / CTA / European equivalent qualification
• Demonstrate understanding of tax structures, experience of tax advice for transactions (acquisitions, disposals, refinancing, restricting) including VAT & cross border transfer taxes.
• Show good understanding & experience of strategic management projects including monitoring changes in legislation / administrative change; and can develop a good understanding of the REIT & tax implications
• A progressive career in International Tax; demonstrable experience of working within a globally listed business (preferable)
• Natural leader capable of managing & developing relationships; and working with business partners
• Capable of working with finance and partners on financial reporting & tax accounting requirements to deliver deadlines on time.

There is a competitive base salary offered plus a strong bonus, private medical care and additional benefits. Please get in touch with Kevin Mutembei on 0207 970 9645 or kevin.mutembei@psdgroup.com to discuss further.