As an International Tax Manager you'll be at the forefront of helping to manage both existing tax obligations as well as emerging obligations in the fast-developing world of the tax.
Responsibilities include the following:
* Work collaboratively within the International Tax team and with key decision makers to design, develop, promote and deliver a robust international tax strategy across the group.
* Lead the business partner relationship with International businesses to ensure all tax obligations are met on a timely basis in these jurisdictions, to ensure compliance with local tax laws and group tax strategy.
* Co-ordinate responses to all tax queries, to monitor transfer pricing policies, and to identify current and potential opportunities and risks for that business.
* Manage the compliance cycle for the International businesses to ensure that all direct tax filings and payments are made within the statutory deadlines.
* Assist the tax reporting team with tax reporting and forecasting for the international businesses.
* Lead and manage tax audits and litigation within the International businesses to appropriately support and defend the group's tax position and to recommend a strategy for closure of outstanding issues.
* Proactively create appropriate strategies to manage and optimise the group's tax position, which are compliant with the Group Tax Strategy and with the KPIs of the tax team.
* Partner with the relevant corporate teams and legal teams on mergers & acquisitions and joint ventures.
* Produce financial models to understand potential tax impact and to recommend the best to structure the expansion in line with the group's existing priorities.
* Provide training within the organisation on legislative changes and their impact on the group.
The ideal candidate will have an ACA/CTA qualification and strong international tax technical knowledge. You will also have ability to excel in fast-paced environment and therefore to prioritise and multitask. In addition, you will have excellent communication skills and ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of internal tax and non-tax stakeholders.