This is an excellent opportunity for a tax manager to join the EMEA tax department of a prestigious multi-national bank. The EMEA Tax Department is responsible for Corporate Tax, Indirect Tax, Business Unit Tax Advisory, US Tax Reporting and Global Tax Risk with offices in London, Glasgow, Frankfurt, Paris, and Budapest. Members work closely across the EMEA region and with the NY and Asia offices. Also, with wider Finance, Treasury and Legal Departments.

About Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries.

As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence, and strong team ethic. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career – a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.

What will you be doing?
- Contribute to tax compliance, audits and reporting within Europe, with specific responsibilities for the French operating legal entities and other Continental Europe entities part of the MS group.
- Prepare month-end and year-end tax provisions for inclusion in management and statutory accounts. Ensure tax is reconciled to the submitted returns and the general ledger.
- Provide tax considerations to key business decisions such as M&A transactions and internal transactions e.g. reorganisations, funding arrangements and corporate simplification.
- Lead post-acquisition tax integration e.g. align policies, controls, and processes.
- Contribute to and support tax projects and processes.
- Drive innovation and process efficiency improvements.
- Work on the implementation of a new Tax reporting tool to streamline the accrual process.
- Proactively monitor international tax legislative changes and assess impact on the business.

What we’re looking for:
- Excellent academic qualifications, accounting/tax accounting certifications or in process of studying (e.g. DCG, DSCG, DEC, ACCA, CFA or other).
- French Tax reporting and compliance knowledge is desirable.
- Desire to develop project management skills.
- Experience of working in a collaborative team.
- Ability and willingness to work with virtual teams across varying regions towards the achievement of common goals.
- Aptitude for working in a swiftly changing and dynamic environment.
- Excellent analytics, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Ability to work proactively and be accountable.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills and able to interact with stakeholders across countries and cultures.
- Self-motivated personality with high standards for quality of work, controls, and accuracy.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word). Experience of Sage would be an advantage.
- Proficiency in French and English; capability to communicate with ease in both languages.

Where will you be working?
This role is based in 2, Place Rio de Janeiro, Paris (FR-75 75008).

Flexible work statement:
Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

Internal Applicants:
Internal mobility can be a way to grow your career and realize your professional potential. Typically, you must be in your position for at least 18 months and performing satisfactorily before applying for another job at the Firm. Internal applicants can find out more regarding career navigation, mobility guidelines and policy on our employee portal.

Equal opportunities statement:
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.

#LI-VL1