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Tax Specialist - Estate & Succession Planning | Scrabble & Jigsaw

Posted on June 27, 2024

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:<br /> <br /> Tax Advisory and Planning for Individuals and Families<br /> <br /> • Provide expert tax advice and planning strategies for clients involved in estate planning and fiduciary arrangements.<br /> • Collaborate with attorneys, financial planners, and other professionals to develop integrated tax and wealth transfer plans for clients.<br /> • Advise clients on tax-efficient wealth transfer strategies, including charitable giving, generation-skipping transfers, and asset protection. Corporate Tax Advisory • Provide guidance on company tax matters, including tax planning and compliance for businesses.<br /> • Collaborate with corporate clients, attorneys, and financial advisors to develop tax - efficient strategies for business operations and transactions.<br /> • Analyse corporate financial data and structures to optimize tax outcomes and ensure compliance with applicable corporate tax laws and regulations.<br /> • Stay updated on changes in corporate tax legislation and communicate implications to clients and colleagues, assisting in the implementation of necessary adjustments.<br /> <br /> Tax Compliance<br /> <br /> • Prepare and review complex individual, trust, estate, and gift tax returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant tax laws and regulations.<br /> • Stay current with changes in tax legislation and regulations that impact estate planning and fiduciary services and communicate implications to clients and colleagues. Research and Analysis<br /> • Conduct thorough research on tax issues related to estates, trusts, and other fiduciary entities, and propose effective solutions.<br /> • Analyze client financial situations and provide recommendations for optimizing tax outcomes within legal parameters. Client Relationship Management • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, addressing their tax concerns and objectives with professionalism and discretion.<br /> • Assist in resolving tax controversies and audits related to estate and trust tax matters. Team Collaboration<br /> • Work closely with internal teams including legal advisors, investment managers, and administrative staff to ensure seamless service delivery to clients.<br /> • Support the development of training materials and presentations on tax-related topics for internal stakeholders and clients.<br /> <br /> Academic Qualification and Experience:<br /> <br /> • Bachelor’s degree in Taxation, Accounting, Finance or related fields; additional qualifications such as Company Secretary or Law certification preferred.<br /> • Minimum 3-5 Years of relevant work experience<br /> <br /> Knowledge, Competency and Skills requirement:<br /> <br /> • Tax Law Expertise: Comprehensive understanding of federal and state tax laws relevant to estates, trusts, gifts, and inheritance.<br /> • Estate Planning: Proficiency in estate planning principles and strategies, including wealth transfer techniques, charitable giving, and generation-skipping transfers.<br /> • Fiduciary Taxation: Knowledge of tax implications and compliance requirements for trusts, estates, and other fiduciary entities.<br /> • Tax Compliance: Ability to prepare and review complex tax returns for individuals, trusts, estates, and gifts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.<br /> • Financial Analysis: Skill in analysing financial data to assess tax implications and provide strategic recommendations.<br /> • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to explain tax concepts clearly to clients and collaborate effectively with team members.<br /> • Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify issues, propose solutions, and address client needs in tax matters.

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