Associate Analyst; Indirect Taxation in Grade 9

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The Malta Tax and Customs Administration (MTCA) is seeking to recruit a motivated individual with an interest in indirect taxation to join its Indirect Taxation Directorate as an Associate Analyst in Grade 9.

This role offers a unique opportunity for individuals in the early years of their professional career to gain critical experience in VAT and other indirect tax matters.

The selected candidate will be expected to develop a knowledge of indirect tax principles and legislation in the performance of their duties, under the direction, guidance and supervision of senior officials. The Analyst will contribute to a range of functions supporting the Director for Indirect Taxation, which may include:

• Assisting in the preparation of technical responses and guidance to queries on indirect tax matters from stakeholders, both local and international, and supporting senior officials in meetings and consultations.
• Supporting the Indirect Taxation Team in the planning, coordination, and implementation of projects and initiatives led by the Indirect Taxation Directorate.
• Supporting senior members of the Team in providing technical support on indirect tax matters to other teams within the MTCA.
• Supporting senior members of the Team with Malta’s representation in international fora, including meetings, working groups, and seminars organised the EU Commission, EU Council, OECD, and other relevant organisations.
• Supporting the team in monitoring and reporting of performance indicators relevant to the Indirect Taxation Directorate.
• Assisting in the preparation of responses to questionnaires and statistical reports requested by institutions such as the European Commission and the OECD.

Furthermore s/he will be expected to assist in other duties as may be directed from time to time either by the Commissioner for Tax and Customs or by any other official to whom the Commissioner’s authority is delegated. Any other duties described above may change depending on the exigencies of the MTCA and/or the M .

• Preference will be given to candidates who possess a University of Malta Degree in Accounting or Banking & Finance or in Legal (LL.D) or equivalent academic qualification in a relevant field of study at National Qualification Framework Level 6 or better, duly certified by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC)
  * or a widely recognised professional qualification at a comparable level; OR
• Consideration will also be given to Candidates with an NQF Level 5 Diploma in a related area and three (3) years prior work experience in an assistant managerial role within a related area; OR
• Candidates who at least possess five (5) years’ prior experience in an assistant managerial role within a related area.

* It is the responsibility of applicants in possession of qualifications awarded by Universities and other similar institutions outside Malta to produce a recognition statement on comparability of qualifications issued by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC). Applicants should do so preferably at application stage or otherwise at the preliminary interview should an applicant be selected for such interview.

Details can be obtained by accessing the Malta Further & Higher Education Authority (MFHEA) website on (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). under MQRIC heading.

Candidates are to forward a copy of their Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) and an accompanying covering letter providing the motivation for the application to careers.m @m .mt

C.V and covering letter will be received by not later than