Senior Tax Consultant
DFDL, Cambodia

DFDL was established in 1994 and founded on a unique vision: to create an integrated legal and tax advisory rm, with in-depth knowledge of the developing jurisdictions in which we are based. Our dedicated professionals exhibit the acumen and insight necessary to assist you in navigating the legal and tax complexities and challenges. Drawing on a wide-ranging industry experience and finely tuned local knowledge in countries we operate in, we strive to provide concise, commercially focused and innovative advice, staying true to our original motto: One Region. One Firm.

DFDL has 12 offices including collaborating firms, in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

As a full-service firm, DFDL provides legal and tax services across a variety of industry sectors. To better serve our clients’ business needs, we have also organized our expertise into the following practice groups:

• Anti-Trust and Competition
• Aviation and Logistics
• Banking and Finance 
• Compliance and Investigations
• Corporate, Mergers and Acquisitions
• Dispute Resolution
• Employment
• Energy, Natural Resources and Infrastructure 
• Investment Funds
• Real Estate and Hospitality
• Restructuring
• Tax and Transfer Pricing
• Technology, Media and Telecoms

Position

We are currently looking to recruit a qualified candidate to join our Phnom Penh office as a SeniorTax Consultant.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a multi-cultural environment with career development and personal growth opportunities.

Reports to:Head of the Cambodia Tax Practice

Key external relationships:Clients

Key internal relationships:Project Managers, Representative Partners, Senior Managers

Salary range:Competitive, varying based on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant and the needs of the Practice.

Position type:Full Time Regular

Applicants eligible:Local residents

Working Hour: Mon-Fri, 8am 12pm and 2pm 6pm

Location:Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Main duties of the role

• Advise clients on all aspects of tax, ranging from corporate tax planning, tax strategy, real estate tax structuring, merger amp; acquisitions, tax due diligence to monthly and annual tax compliance;
• Undertake all activities typical of a tax consultant, including drafting letters of advice, tax opinions, preparing tax returns and other tax and customs compliance documents;
• Peer review the work of more junior staff and provide constructive feedback as necessary;
• Communicate with the Tax Department and Customs officials;
• Draft and deliver fee proposals;
• Keep up to date with any developments relating to tax and customs laws, regulations and practice;
• Review and revise invoices, and assist in the collection of outstanding invoices;
• Keep accurate time records;
• Participate actively in the Firm’s business development efforts, including government relations, various chambers of commerce, business clubs, and other relevant groups; and
• Participate in knowledge management, professional development, and Firm administrative activities as requested;

Requirements

Essential skills amp; proficiency

• University level qualification in Law or professional accounting qualifications;
• 2-3 years of experience;
• Experience of advising international tax and inbound tax in Cambodia; And
• Experience in managing and enhancing client relationship.

Desirable

• Proactive and passion for the tax area;
• General knowledge of transfer pricing principles and application or willingness to develop such knowledge; and
• Big 4/top law firm experience will be highly regarded.

Applications should include a curriculum vitae or resume, accompanied by a covering letter outlining the candidate’s interest in and suitability for the position.

All applications and expressions of interest will be treated confidentially, being reviewed only by DFDL Senior Management and Human Resources team.

Please note that this position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed and processed on a rolling basis and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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