Tax Reporting & Risk Manager (FS), London

We are looking for a tax professional to join the group function of a London based, global financial services organisation, to look after tax reporting, tax transparency, tax risk management and to liaise with senior stakeholders (internally and externally). Reporting into the Head of Tax Operations at the manager level.

Job Responsibilities
To manage the provision of consolidated reporting numbers, forecasts and external disclosures as well as wider tax disclosures and management of the tax transparency approach
To lead the operation of a Tax Risk Management Framework across the Group
Liaising with business units, tax colleagues and HMRC to ensure the approach to tax risk is understood and applied consistently around the Group
To provide support to the Head of Tax Operations on group wide compliance matters

Skills / experience required
Qualified accountant and hopefully also a chartered tax advisor
Knowledge of UK Taxes Acts covering corporation tax, income tax, VAT, IPT, NIC and stamp duty
Knowledge of the tax aspects of UK GAAP and IFRS.
Up to date working knowledge of all proposed current financial developments and their potential impact
High level knowledge of the key reporting requirements of the FSA and other regulatory bodies where appropriate