Tax Specialist – Malta & Europe

Why should you join dLocal?

dLocal enables the biggest companies in the world to collect payments in 40 countries in emerging markets. Global brands rely on us to increase conversion rates and simplify payment expansion effortlessly. As both a payments processor and a merchant of record where we operate, we make it possible for our merchants to make inroads into the world’s fastest-growing, emerging markets. 

By joining us you will be a part of an amazing global team that makes it all happen, in a flexible, remote-first dynamic culture with travel, health and learning benefits, among others. Being a part of dLocal means working with 1000+ teammates from 30+ different nationalities and developing an international career that impacts millions of people’s daily lives. We are builders, we never run from a challenge, we are customer-centric, and if this sounds like you, we know you will thrive in our team.

What's the opportunity?

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented advanced student or early-career professional with foundational tax knowledge to join our finance team as a Tax Specialist. The ideal candidate should understand basic tax principles and be eager to deepen their expertise in European tax frameworks. The successful candidate will support tax compliance and reporting for our Malta entities and other group entities across Europe, ensuring adherence to local regulations and robust internal control standards.

• Analyse and monitor tax compliance obligations for our operations in Malta and other European jurisdictions, ensuring timely and accurate filings in accordance with local tax laws and administrative requirements.
• Track and interpret updates to EU-level and local tax regulations, including obligations specific to Malta and relevant EU reporting frameworks, ensuring our activities remain fully compliant.
• Maintain, test, and enhance internal controls related to corporate tax processes for our European entities, ensuring consistency and best practices across jurisdictions.
• Assist in preparing, reviewing, and maintaining tax documentation, working papers, and reports for Malta and European filings, ensuring accurate and comprehensive record-keeping.
• Partner with finance, legal, and operational teams across the group to ensure accurate tax data, efficient reporting, and smooth coordination of compliance processes.
• Support the development and refinement of tax policies and procedures for Malta and the EU region, identifying opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
• Professional certifications (ACCA, CPA, CTA, or equivalent) are a plus.
• 3–5+ years of experience in tax compliance, corporate tax, or audit, ideally within European jurisdictions.
• Experience with Malta tax compliance is a strong advantage.
• Strong knowledge of EU and local tax regulations, ideally including Malta’s tax environment.
• Experience with corporate tax compliance, VAT, and multi-jurisdictional reporting requirements.
• Understanding of internal control frameworks and tax governance best practices.
• Ability to interpret complex regulations and translate them into operational requirements.

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, especially when explaining tax topics to non-tax stakeholders.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple deadlines across jurisdictions.
• Proactive mindset with strong ownership of tasks.
• Fluent English.

What do we offer?

Besides the tailored benefits we have for each country, dLocal will help you thrive and go that extra mile by offering you:

- Flexibility: We have flexible schedules, and we are driven by performance.

- Fintech industry: work in a dynamic and ever-evolving environment, with plenty to build and boost your creativity.

- Referral bonus program: our internal talents are the best recruiters - refer someone ideal for a role and get rewarded.

- Learning & development: get access to a Premium Coursera subscription.

- Language classes: we provide free English, Spanish, or Portuguese classes.

- Social budget: you'll get a monthly budget to chill out with your team (in person or remotely) and deepen your connections!

- dLocal Houses: want to rent a house to spend one week anywhere in the world, coworking with your team? We’ve got your back!

What happens after you apply?

Our Talent Acquisition team is invested in creating the best candidate experience possible, so don’t worry, you will definitely hear from us. We will review your CV and keep you posted by email at every step of the process!

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