This newly created insurance group are looking for a Group Tax Planning Expert who can work across all entities across multiple countries.
This newly created insurance group are looking for a Group Tax Planning Expert who can work across all entities across multiple countries.
Responsibilities
* Taking full ownership and management of group tax operations and exposures across all taxes; CT, VAT and transfer pricing.
* Development and delivery of Group Tax Policies, aligning with the growth strategy and risk appetite of the Group
* Management, documentation, controls and systems, in supporting tax audits and in the integration of acquisitions.
* Develop/Maintains relationship with external tax advisors and business units optimizing the efficiency of income tax compliance
* Cross charging between Group entities as well as between countries.
* Able to combine knowledge and business acumen to give practical tax advice and navigate complex challenges.
* Managing Group Effective Tax Rate (ETR), reviewing, proposing and implementing tax planning opportunities to reduce the corporate tax rate, minimise indirect taxes and reduce overall risk to the Group
* Preparation and review of the year-end tax provisions across the Group
* Preparation of the tax notes in the financial statements
* Provision of support and guidance to both the regions and divisions with respect to all tax matters, using professional advisors when required
* Ensure business is briefed with respect to upcoming changes in tax legislation that may impact Group operations
Required background
* ACA/ACCA qualified
* CTA qualified
* Experience in a Global and complex Tax function
* Experience of working with both UK and international tax authorities
* Balance of tax technical knowledge with practical application of tax rules
* Previously operated at a senior management level in a commercial business
* Experience of working in a multi-national organisation
* Financial services background
* Able to discuss tax technical matters in plain language.
* Extremely detailed oriented.
* Strong analytical skills set and solid experience with tax financial data.
* Ability to work independently in a fast-paced global environment.
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates