We are seeking an INDIRECT TAX COMPLIANCE MANAGER to join our team.

The Indirect Tax group provides Morgan Stanley with global in-house expertise, primarily in VAT/GST and US Non-Income Tax. The team in Budapest has recently increased its global footprint and become the central location of the global indirect tax coverage.

Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

What you’ll do in the role:

• Review Morgan Stanley’s indirect tax returns and become the focal point of assigned countries in EMEA/APAC/JAPAN jurisdictions

• Oversee tax return preparation, support and guide junior team members

• Perform detailed reviews of indirect tax returns and relating balance sheet and expense reconciliations.

• Improve the automation and standardization of various processes.

• Contribute to projects, support tax audits and work closely with key contacts across locations.

• Develop practical knowledge of the Firm's business and understand how your role fits into it.

What you’ll bring to the role:  

• Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting or related field and min 5 year of experience preferably in the area of indirect tax compliance

• Persistent approach to problem solving

• Deep organizational skills and ability to deal with multiple issues and under pressure.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel.

• Fluency in English

• Sound numeric skills and accuracy.

• People management experience is an advantage

• Professional accounting or tax adviser qualification/studying (ACCA, CIMA, CTA or equivalent) is an advantage

• Proficiency in automation tools (e.g., Power Apps, Alteryx) is an advantage

We offer:

• A competitive compensation and benefit package

• Flexible working arrangements – core hours and opportunity to work from home

• The chance to work in the Finance department of one of the world's top tier Financial Institutions and gain first-hand insight into our business

• Professional development opportunities including access to Morgan Stanley’s world-class internal trainings, financial and study-leave support for selected professional qualifications (CFA, ACCA, FRM)

• Engagement with other offices globally, including New York, London, Hong Kong and Tokyo

• Volunteering opportunities to give back and invest in the future of our communities

• Enriching challenges that provide opportunity for constant learning and advancement

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years.  Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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Flexible work statement
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Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.