Tax Associate

Tax Associate

The Cayman Islands is a major international financial centre with global leadership in a number of areas, including international banking & trust business, offshore funds, structured finance and of course a world leader in international insurance and reinsurance. 

Grant Thornton (Cayman) LLP is the fastest growing audit, tax and advisory firm in the Cayman Islands. We have grown five times in size over the past four years, and have vibrant and diverse practice, focused on providing the best quality services to our clients.   

Our clients consist predominantly of highly reputable and internationally based financial services entities including insurance and reinsurance, hedge and private equity funds, banks & trusts and various other entities and service providers within the financial services community.

What does this mean for you?

You will gain international experience in a global and dynamic industry that is transferrable to any location in the world and work for a fast-growing Firm. Aligned to our rapid growth, excellent opportunities exist for ambitious and driven candidates to progress within the Firm.

We are looking for Tax Associates to join our growing Tax team.

About the role

Our professionals are thought leaders providing personalized attention and quality service to our clients.

By joining our Tax department, you will work closely with our leadership team, and fellow seniors providing our clients with the skills, information and knowledge to take on some of the biggest challenges in taxation. This opportunity will allow you to help our clients meet and manage their tax obligations as a strategic consultant related to local and global tax solutions. The role includes but not limited to the following responsibilities:

• Assist in preparation of client’s annual tax filing information, including Form 1065, Schedule K-1/K-3, and other domestic and foreign reporting.
• Direct interaction with the client and their administrators to prepare annual filings and provide other ad-hoc services.
• Gain an intimate understanding of client’s business needs and operations.
• Collaborate with a tight knit team of highly qualified tax professionals.
• Work directly with the Tax Partner and other leaders of the firm to help achieve strategic business objectives.
• Constantly develop your understanding of current tax developments and industry trends.
• Other duties may be assigned as required by business needs.

Skills and attributes for success

• Fostering an efficient, innovative and team-oriented working environment by maintaining cooperative relationships that lead to open communications and sharing of information.
• Demonstrating positive attitude, professionalism, teamwork competences, project management skills and high level of self-motivation and desire to exceed expectations.
• Illustrating critical thinking and ability to work in a multi-tasking and results-oriented working environment with keen attention to high quality and details.
• Using technology to continually enhance service delivery.

What you need

We are looking for candidates with a minimum of 2-years’ relevant partnership tax experience to join our fast-growing team, in addition to this the candidate must possess the following: 

• Bachelor’s in accounting, finance or economics is required. 
• Experience preparing US tax filings Form 1065 and Schedule K-1/K-3, as well as international Forms 5471, 8621, and 8865.
• Experience with GoSystems tax accounting software.
• Certified Public Accountant, Enrolled Agent, Member of the Bar, Masters of Taxation or active pursuit of the aforementioned. 
• Compliance and consulting experience for investment partnerships including hedge funds, mutual funds, private equity funds, venture capital funds is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Other languages would be an asset but not required.

What you'll get

A career with a fast-growing firm that directly rewards high performance with fast-track promotion.

This position is offered with a highly competitive compensation package and bonus structure, plus standard benefits such as medical and pension.

Aligned to our rapid growth, excellent opportunities exist for ambitious and driven candidates to progress within the firm.

Our mission is to offer the best audit and tax services in the Cayman Islands, and having the best team is where it all begins.

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