IBFD is the leading international provider of cross-border tax expertise. An independent, non profit foundation, IBFD has a long-standing history in supporting and contributing to tax research and academic activities. IBFD utilizes a global network of tax experts to serve Fortune 500 companies, governments, universities, international consultancy firms and tax advisors. IBFDs core business is research, publishing (online and print) and education in international taxation. All IBFD products are accessible through IBFDs Tax Research Platform, the powerful online engine behind efficient tax information and research. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Amsterdam, IBFD also has a local presence in important markets such as North America, Asia and China.
The IBFD Knowledge Centre is home to most of the tax specialists within IBFD. It is a publications and research department with staff engaged in updating and reviewing IBFDs publications, conducting research into international tax, and lecturing on various tax topics. The Knowledge Centre is comprised of several Knowledge Groups focused either on particular geographic regions or on specialist international tax topics. The research staff of the Knowledge Centre is drawn from all over the world, mainly having expertise in the tax systems of various countries, as well as specialisation in key areas of taxation.
The IBFD Knowledge Centre currently has a challenging position for:
EU Tax Law Specialist, European Knowledge Group
The European Knowledge Group is part of the IBFDs Knowledge Centre, and home to the IBFD's best-known publications on Europe, such as the European Tax Surveys; the European Taxation journal; and the ECJ Direct Taxes Case Law database. The successful applicant will have overall responsibility for IBFDs EU tax law offering.
Responsibilities Management of IBFDs EU Tax Law publications and news portfolio Editorial responsibility for IBFDs EU law publications Masterminding IBFDs product development in the area of EU tax law Responsibility for the design and delivery of EU tax law courses Provision of technical support to other departments of IBFD, e.g. the International Tax Training department, and the Government Consultancy Department
Background A university degree in law, accountancy or related areas Proven expertise in EU tax law Notable experience as a writer and editor in the field of taxation At least 4 years of relevant professional experience with a tax/accounting firm, a governmental agency or an international organization dealing with domestic and international tax law
Skills Excellent writing and editorial skills Native (or equivalent) command of the English language (knowledge of additional European languages will be an added advantage) Excellent project management skills
Salary & fringe benefits We offer a full-time position with a gross yearly salary, depending on background and relevant work experience, between Euro 45.000 65.000. Completed by an attractive package of fringe benefits, amongst others: 8% holiday pay Flexibility with 5.44% Personal Budget (individual choice to buy up to 33 days paid holiday per year or end of year bonus) Free physiotherapy massage every three weeks
For more information, please contact: Ola Ostaszewska, Manager, European Knowledge group: +31-20 55 40 194; or Tina Hayema, HR Advisor: + 31-20 55 40 127. Send your resume together with a motivational letter before 15 September 2014 to Email: recruitment@ibfd.org