Description

At M&G our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. As an international savings and investments business with roots stretching back more than 170 years, we offer a range of financial products and services through Asset Management, Life and Wealth. All three operating segments work together to deliver attractive financial outcomes for our clients, and superior shareholder returns.

Through our behaviours of telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

Tax Specialist

This role is based in Dublin - you must be a resident of the Republic of Ireland to apply and have the right to work in ROI already in place.

Prudential International Assurance plc ('PIA') is a leading international life assurance company that is part of the wider M&G Group that sells life insurance in the UK and Europe.

We currently have an exciting new opportunity for a Tax Specialist to join the tax team. The Tax Specialist will report directly to the Tax Manager and make a direct contribution in dealing with operational tax risk in PIA. The role is also indirectly part of the wider M&G Group Tax team.

The tax team is part of the overall Finance team in Dublin that reports to the Finance Director and works closely with colleagues in Ireland, the UK and Poland. PIA has a positive, collaborative culture and this role offers the potential for reduced and flexible working hours.

Key Responsibilities for this role:

• Support with Corporation Tax, VAT and other Tax Compliance, including support with quarterly and annual Financial Reporting obligations
• Managing the FATCA and CRS requirements of the business including annual reporting in Ireland and for PIA UK branch as well as managing ongoing new business queries and building a robust model for AEOI in PIA
• Manage policyholder tax, operational tax requirements and related projects and keeping updated on policyholder tax changes
• Support the Operations and Commercial teams on operational tax issues
• Support PIA on project related tasks as needed
• To work collaboratively with colleagues and take personal accountability to maintain and enhance controls you are responsible for to support improvement of the overall control environment, customers outcomes and a reduction in M&G's operational risk

Key Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Experience in supporting tax compliance and with accounting for current and deferred tax
• Experience in FATCA/CRS and operational tax requirements in insurance or financial services and working on inter group projects preferred
• Ability to self-manage and also work as part of a team
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Experience of communicating and presenting effectively both verbally and in writing, both with tax and non-tax teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in accounting, finance, or related field
• Professional accounting and / or tax qualification (ideally ACCA or ITI)

Location: Dublin (Hybrid)
Work Level: Experienced Colleague
Recruiter Name: Amy Curtis

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.