Direct Tax Manager

Overview

Our client, a prominent international retail organization, is setting up a Tax Centre of Excellence aimed at supporting business expansion and addressing the dynamic digital and international tax landscape. This role reports directly to the Head of Tax and offers an exceptional platform for an experienced corporate tax professional eager to broaden expertise in tax, business, and technology domains. The successful candidate will act as a trusted consultant to senior management, spearhead tax automation and governance improvements, and collaborate with finance, legal, and technology teams to optimize the business for the digital era.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the full lifecycle of direct tax and transfer pricing compliance, including preparation of country-specific reports and filings.
• Manage Pillar Two reporting obligations and ensure thorough documentation.
• Maintain and enhance transfer pricing strategies, supporting documentation, and policy guidelines.
• Track developments in international tax laws and evaluate their implications for the global corporate group.
• Offer comprehensive tax advisory services and cultivate strong partnerships with internal departments and external consultants.
• Lead efforts to refine tax processes through automation, digital reporting, and system enhancements.
• Develop management reporting and forecasting tools to boost operational efficiency and add strategic value.

Detailed Duties

• Prepare and review corporate tax returns and related statutory documents.
• Ensure compliance with tax governance requirements and maintain all relevant documentation.
• Create tax requirement documentation related to business initiatives or legislative changes and oversee the projects through completion.
• Collaborate with the Indirect Tax team to ensure reconciliation accuracy and audit readiness in line with digital tax legislation.
• Work with external advisors to finalize tax calculations and validate filing accuracy.
• Cooperate with data and IT departments to design automated direct tax and transfer pricing reporting solutions by clearly defining configuration requirements.
• Assess the effectiveness of personnel, processes, and technologies in fulfilling tax responsibilities.
• Provide ongoing updates to the Head of Department on legislative and judicial developments affecting tax compliance.
• Assist the Head of Tax in delivering governance and guidance to finance teams on direct tax and transfer pricing obligations.

Qualifications and Experience

• A fully qualified member of AITI, CTA, or holder of an equivalent international qualification.
• Minimum seven years’ dedicated corporate tax experience.
• Practical expertise in transfer pricing regulations and methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to convey complex tax matters to non-specialist audiences.
• A collaborative team player with a commitment to collective achievements and goal attainment.

Desirable Attributes

• Experience with digital tax legislation and involvement in tax automation or technology implementation projects.
• Familiarity with Pillar Two reporting frameworks.
• Background in international corporate tax within a large corporate or multinational environment.
• Demonstrated ability to design tax governance documentation.

Compensation and Benefits

• A competitive salary package.
• Comprehensive benefits including a noteworthy employee discount program.
• Defined career development pathways and professional growth opportunities.
• A stimulating, collaborative, and innovative workplace culture.

Additional Information

The recruitment process respects strict data protection policies, guaranteeing candidate confidentiality and secure handling of personal information.