Group Tax Senior Manager

About PartnerRe

PartnerRe is a globally recognized, privately owned reinsurer with a strong reputation for financial stability and a commitment to helping businesses and communities recover after risk events worldwide. Our mission centers on maintaining predictability and stability as a business ally, tailoring solutions for our clients, delivering excellent returns for our owners, providing rewarding opportunities for our employees, and contributing positively to society. We uphold values of Integrity, Performance, Collaboration, Straightforward Communication, and Respect and Care.

Our truly international approach fosters connections across offices and teams, enabling personal career growth, a supportive environment, expert networking, and impactful work experiences.

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled Group Tax Senior Manager to join our global tax team in Dublin. This key position entails leading European and Asia-Pacific tax compliance, reporting, and advisory duties, with growing involvement in new tax regimes.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and review European and Asia-Pacific tax filings conducted by external consultants.
• Offer technical insights on withholding taxes, VAT, EU Administrative Cooperation Directives, and cross-border tax matters.
• Support quarterly and annual tax provisioning under ASC 740 (US GAAP), French GAAP, IRGAAP, and IFRS standards, including annual adjustments.
• Assist in tax inputs for Solvency II reporting, focusing on regulatory capital tax impacts.
• Evaluate current and deferred tax calculations, uncertain tax positions, and necessary disclosures.
• Collaborate closely with departments such as Finance, Investment, and Legal.
• Contribute to calculating, filing, and complying with Pillar Two/GloBE tax requirements, including QDMTT considerations.
• Stay informed on legislative changes affecting the Group and assess their impacts.
• Manage relations with external advisors, including Big Four firms.
• Drive improvements in processes, documentation, and internal controls.
• Prepare audit-ready documentation and clear summaries for senior leadership.
• Support the year-end audit process and related activities.
• Conduct research and technical reviews on complex tax matters; support projects such as investments, acquisitions, and reorganizations.
• Assist the Group Tax Director on planning and tax legislative updates.
• Support SOX-related documentation and compliance efforts.
• Review transfer pricing documentation and contribute to annual tax operating guideline compliance campaigns.
• Engage in various ad hoc projects as required.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum of 8 to 10 years post-qualification experience, including at least 5 years in international tax, preferably within financial services.
• Holds a university degree in Accounting or Tax and professional qualifications such as AITI/CTA along with ACA/ACCA.
• Knowledgeable in tax reporting under U.S. GAAP and IRGAAP is advantageous.
• Possesses strong analytical, data management, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experienced in managing complex cross-border tax matters.
• Meticulous with a focus on audit-ready documentation.
• Effective communicator capable of engaging stakeholders outside of tax.
• Proactive, team-oriented, and able to thrive in a high-performance environment.
• Displays excellent organizational skills and can meet strict deadlines independently and collaboratively.
• Familiarity with tax and accounting software such as PSoft, Wdesk, and OneSource is a plus but not mandatory.

Diversity and Inclusion

PartnerRe values diversity and fosters a welcoming, respectful, and empowering work environment for all employees, encouraging them to perform at their best.