Indirect Tax Associate Director at AIG

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Insurance, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Qualified accountant, tax advisor or lawyer
  • Significant European indirect tax advisory experience, at least some of which should have been in a UK or other European Big 4 FS VAT practice with a proven track record
  • Experience advising on complex indirect tax issues
  • Knowledge of insurance premium taxes is preferable but not required
  • Experience of negotiating with tax authorities
  • Strong knowledge and experience of the principal EU VAT Directive and ECJ case law
  • Ability to manage senior stakeholders
  • Experience of advising financial services companies, preferably insurers, on indirect tax
  • Responsive to time pressure and ability to manage workloads and prioritise delivery
  • Able to identify, analyse, and communicate complex issues in a simple and concise manner, both orally and in writing

Responsibilities

  • Provide indirect tax advice to a range of stakeholders, including finance, underwriters and other front office staff, and the Indirect Tax Director
  • Analyse the impact to AIG of changes in indirect tax legislation or practice across the region
  • Keep relevant stakeholders informed of indirect tax changes that impact the business
  • Advise on, and mitigate the indirect tax impact of, business restructuring
  • Assist the Indirect Tax Director in developing VAT and IPT mitigation strategies across the region
  • Assist in managing indirect tax audits across the region
  • Liaise with external advisors to obtain indirect tax advice
  • Actively identify areas for process improvements
  • Attend tax training and seminars to keep up to date with the latest indirect tax law changes
  • Review, at a high level, certain VAT and/or IPT returns in key jurisdictions
  • Support the Indirect Tax Director in delivering high quality indirect tax support to key strategic projects

Skills

VAT
IPT
Indirect Tax Advisory
European Tax
Insurance Premium Tax
Tax Audits
Tax Structuring
Tax Legislation Analysis
Big 4 VAT Practice
Tax Mitigation

AIG

Global insurance provider for individuals and businesses

About AIG

AIG provides a variety of insurance products and services aimed at individuals, families, and businesses. Their offerings include life insurance, retirement planning, and commercial insurance, which help clients manage risk and protect their assets. AIG operates by underwriting insurance policies and managing risk, while also investing the premiums collected to generate income. This company stands out from competitors by not only focusing on traditional insurance but also emphasizing cybersecurity and data protection to keep clients' information safe. AIG's goal is to help clients achieve financial security and peace of mind through comprehensive insurance solutions.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
1919Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Cybersecurity, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health, dental, & vision coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k)
PTO
Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account

Risks

Sale of personal travel business may reduce AIG's market presence in travel insurance.
Expansion in Atlanta could pose financial risks if expected growth does not materialize.
Deconsolidation of Corebridge Financial might lead to loss of synergies and increased costs.

Differentiation

AIG offers a wide range of insurance products globally, serving diverse client needs.
Corebridge Financial, a subsidiary, enhances AIG's offerings in retirement planning and financial futures.
AIG emphasizes cybersecurity and data protection, ensuring clients' information remains secure.

Upsides

AI adoption in underwriting and claims processing enhances efficiency and reduces costs for AIG.
InsurTech partnerships offer AIG opportunities to enhance digital capabilities and drive innovation.
Telematics and usage-based insurance allow AIG to offer personalized and flexible products.

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