ROLE DESCRIPTION
IIP is on an exciting journey with increasing activity in and expansion of its investment areas. To form part of this journey IIP is looking for an experienced tax professional to take on the role as Tax Manager and become an integrated part of one of the largest investment houses in Denmark.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
As Tax Manager your first key area of responsibility will be to establish an in-house tax function at IIP with everything that entails in terms of defining the most critical tax work streams and priorities (advisory as well as compliance) in support of IIP’s activities.
In the position as Tax Manager, you will work closely with the investment, legal and finance teams in providing valuable tax advice.
Some of your main responsibilities will include:
- Identifying and prioritizing the key tax work streams and processes required to fully support IIP’s existing and expanding activities and investment areas.
- Provide tax-related advice and support to IIP’s investment team and other internal stakeholders throughout the various investment processes from due diligence to post-closing of an investment.
- Carry out tax structuring and tax due diligence of new investments of which almost all are international.
- Manage tax compliance across investments, ensure continuously updated withholding tax documentation and focus on tax risk management in alignment with IIP’s tax principles.
- Provide ad hoc tax advice to IIP’s organisation in support of the day-to-day tax matters of IIP.
- Interact with external advisors in Denmark and internationally as required.
REPORTING AND COOPERATION
Reporting to: You will report to IIP’s General Counsel, Linda á Dunga Brøndum.
Title: Tax Manager
IDEAL EXPERIENCE
Education: Master of Business Adm. and Commercial Law (cand.merc.jur.), Master of Law (cand.jur.), Master of Science in Business Economics and Auditing (cand.merc.aud), or comparable education at Master-level.
Work experience: Minimum 6 years of post-graduate work experience preferably from a tax advisory or consultant firm, law firm, pension fund, private equity firm, corporate in-house tax function or similar.
Tax specialization: You are a talented tax specialist with sufficient practical experience to understand and work with a range of specialized tax areas relevant to IIP’s business, including various aspects of Danish and international corporate taxation, taxation of pension funds, tax structuring, tax compliance and/or tax reporting.
Investments: Preferably, you have experience with working in or advising the institutional investment sector or private equity.
International: Experience with working with international investment activities in an international environment is important, and proficiency in English is a must.
PERSONAL CAPABILITIES
Analytical: You have profound analytical skills and can identify and address complex tax matters in an international context.
Communication: You are a clear communicator with the ability to communicate complex matters in a clear and compelling manner.
Structured: You work in a structured and prioritized manner, and you are able to handle various projects at the same time without compromising on quality.
Responsible: You are willing to take responsibility, set priorities, drive projects, juggle multiple demands and meet deadlines.
Team player: You have a positive mind-set, and you are a team player that understands how to work with people across the business with the aim of reaching common objectives.
IIP´S VALUE PROPOSITION TO YOU
IIP offers you a chance to define and set the direction of a new tax function and become a valued player in a highly dedicated and competent team of investment professionals working closely together in an international investment company.
The work environment at IIP is dynamic, and the position offers an exciting opportunity to develop both your personal and professional competencies. IIP offers a competitive compensation package and great flexibility in order to manage private as well as professional priorities.
If you recognise yourself in the profile we are looking for, you might just be a perfect fit with IIP.
ABOUT IIP
Institutional Investment Partners Denmark (“IIP”) is a leading alternative investment platform for institutional investors investing in private funds.
Since 2018, IIP has been an independent company owned by PKA. IIP’s purpose is primarily to manage and advise institutional investors on buyout and venture funds as well as co-investments. IIP is dedicated to making private fund investments and co-investments within private equity and venture capital funds globally, on behalf of institutional investors.
IIP currently manages approx USD 14 billion or close to DKK 100 billion on behalf of its investors.
Primarily, IIP invests on behalf of the four Danish pensions funds administered by PKA A/S consisting of 350,000 members including nurses, medical secretaries, social pedagogues, and pharmacologists.
IIP is licensed as a manager of alternative investment funds by the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority under the Danish Act on Alternative Investment Fund Managers.
IIP has a lean organization consisting of 35 professionals split across investments, finance and support. The size of the organization provides a short route from idea to action that is characterized by IIP’s values: Passion, Excellence and Integrity.
IIP prides itself of being a modern work place with flexible working arrangements that gives its team great influence on how to structure their day.
Read more about IIP on www.iip.dk.
APPLICATION AND CONTACT
If you recognise the profile we are looking for and find this opportunity attractive, please apply here and include a resume and other relevant documentation or call Mikkel Falkenberg on tel: +45 29993065 or Camilla Krogh on tel: +45 51261264 from RESOLVA to hear more about the position.
